Floyd Mayweather Jr. is back in the headlines. In February 2026 he and Manny Pacquiao agreed a rematch of their 2015 "Fight of the Century" for September on Netflix, but in June it was postponed indefinitely, with Pacquiao's camp eyeing early 2027.
Here's how he went from Olympic bronze to five-weight world champion. Browse our full boxing collection while you read.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fact File
| Full name | Floyd Mayweather Jr. (born Floyd Joy Sinclair) |
|---|---|
| Date of birth (age) | 24 February 1977 (age 49) |
| Place of birth | Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in), with a 72 in reach |
| Discipline | Boxing, orthodox stance, super featherweight to light middleweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Current status | Retired from professional boxing in 2017 (50-0, 27 KOs); Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely |
| Nickname | "Money", "Pretty Boy", "TBE" (The Best Ever) |
Career History
| Year | Opponent | Division | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Genaro Hernández | Super featherweight (WBC) | Won, TKO 8 |
| 2002 | José Luis Castillo (twice) | Lightweight (WBC, The Ring) | Won, UD both fights |
| 2005 | Arturo Gatti | Light welterweight (WBC) | Won, RTD 6 |
| 2007 | Oscar De La Hoya | Light middleweight (WBC) | Won, SD |
| 2013 | Canelo Álvarez | Light middleweight | Won, MD |
| 2015 | Manny Pacquiao | Welterweight (WBA, WBC, WBO, The Ring) | Won, UD |
| 2017 | Conor McGregor | Light middleweight | Won, TKO 10 (50-0) |
Selected fights from his professional record of 50-0 (27 KOs), 1996–2017. Exhibitions since 2018 do not count towards it.
Early Years: Born Into Boxing
Floyd was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, into a boxing family. His father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., trained him early on, and his uncle Roger later worked his corner too. As an amateur he went 84-8, won three national Golden Gloves titles and took featherweight bronze at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics after a narrow 9–10 semi-final loss.
Relive the start of it all with our Floyd Mayweather Jr Boxing Icon Frame Men's Hoodie.
Breakthrough: "Pretty Boy" Takes Over
He turned pro on 11 October 1996 with a second-round knockout of Roberto Apodaca. Within two years he was a world champion, stopping Genaro Hernández in eight rounds for the WBC super featherweight title in 1998, and The Ring named him Fighter of the Year. Lightweight gold followed against José Luis Castillo in 2002, then Arturo Gatti at light welterweight in 2005 and welterweight titles in 2006.
Celebrate the rise with our Floyd Mayweather Jr Boxing Icon Frame Men's T-Shirt.
Peak Years: "Money" and the Mega-Fights
On 5 May 2007 he beat Oscar De La Hoya on a split decision to win the WBC light middleweight title, his fifth weight class. That December he stopped Britain's Ricky Hatton, and later came wins over Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto and a young Canelo Álvarez. On 2 May 2015 at the MGM Grand he outpointed Manny Pacquiao to unify the welterweight titles. Around 4.6 million US homes bought it, a pay-per-view record.
Dress for fight night with our Mayweather JR Men's Hoodie.
50-0 and Beyond
After beating Andre Berto in 2015 to go 49-0, he came back for one more fight. On 26 August 2017 at T-Mobile Arena he stopped UFC star Conor McGregor in the tenth round. That made him 50-0 and took him past Rocky Marciano's famous 49-0. He has since fought eight exhibitions, including Tenshin Nasukawa in 2018 and Logan Paul in 2021. The International Boxing Hall of Fame inducted him in 2021, and in 2025 The Ring named him the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of the 21st century.
Honours
Amateur
- Olympic bronze medal, featherweight, Atlanta 1996
- National Golden Gloves champion: 1993, 1994, 1996
Professional
- World champion in five weight classes, from super featherweight to light middleweight
- Retired unbeaten at 50-0 (27 KOs)
Awards
- The Ring Fighter of the Year: 1998, 2007
- BWAA Fighter of the Year: 2007, 2013, 2015
- BWAA Fighter of the Decade (2010s)
- ESPY Best Fighter: 2007–2010, 2012–2014
- International Boxing Hall of Fame: Class of 2021
Away From the Ring
Mayweather left Top Rank and founded Mayweather Promotions in 2006, taking control of his own career. Forbes ranked him the world's highest-paid athlete in 2012–2015 and again in 2018.
FAQs
How old is Floyd Mayweather Jr.?
He was born on 24 February 1977, so he is 49 years old.
Where was Floyd Mayweather Jr. born?
He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
How tall is Floyd Mayweather Jr.?
He stands 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) with a 72-inch reach.
What weight classes did Floyd Mayweather Jr. win world titles in?
He won world titles at super featherweight, lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight and light middleweight.
What is Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s professional record?
He retired at 50-0 with 27 knockouts, one win better than Rocky Marciano's 49-0.
Is the Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch still happening?
It was announced for September 2026 but postponed indefinitely in June; no new date has been confirmed.
Shop the Floyd Mayweather Jr. Collection
Every piece is made to order in the UK.
Explore more legends in our boxing collection, or put your own name on the back with our custom name hoodie.
Part of our Player Profiles series. Read next: Muhammad Ali Career Story: The Greatest and His Legendary Fights and Sugar Ray Leonard Career Story: Five Weight-Class Champion.
0 comments