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Floyd Mayweather, Sr. (born January 19, 1952) is an American former professional boxer and current boxing trainer. Fighting at welterweight during the 1980s, Mayweather Sr. was known for his defensive ability and overall knowledge of boxing strategy. He is the father and trainer of five-division boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., and is credited for teaching his son the defensive skills that made him a champion.
Younger brother Roger was WBC super featherweight and super lightweight champion and was known for his defensive skills. The youngest brother, Jeff, held the IBO super featherweight title. Floyd Mayweather Sr. is known for his outspokenness. He frequently recites poetry about his opponent and still does today for his fighter's opponent. Some refer to him as the "poet laureate of boxing." He is a flamboyant dresser who wears colorful suits, ties and shoes to news conferences.
Mayweather Sr.'s boxing record was 28–6–1 (18 KOs), and he won the U.S. Championship Tournament in 1977 against Miguel Barreto. Mayweather Sr. suffers from the lung disease sarcoidosis. Floyd Mayweather Sr. taught Mayweather Jr. to punch when he was still a toddler in Grand Rapids, Michigan. When Mayweather Jr. was a year old, his maternal uncle shot Floyd Sr. in the leg. Prior to his breakup with his son Floyd Mayweather Jr., he served as his manager.
Actors: Roy Iglesias (writer), Chito S. Roño (writer), Charo Santos-Concio (producer), Malou N. Santos (producer), Angie Ferro (actress), Roy Iglesias (writer), Carmi Raymundo (producer), Elma S. Medua (producer), Mel Kimura (actress), Angelica Panganiban (actress), Soliman Cruz (actor), Aida Espiritu (actress), Angie Ferro (actress), John Paul Abellera (miscellaneous crew), Chito S. Roño (director),
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