History of Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Timeline
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an undefeated American professional boxer (50-0) and boxing promoter. He has won 15 major world championships across five weight classes, including Ring magazine titles in three weight classes. As an amateur, he won a bronze medal at the 1996 Olympics and multiple U.S. championships. Mayweather retired from professional boxing in 2017 and has since participated in exhibition boxing.
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1976: U.S. Olympic Boxing Team Captured Five Gold Medals
In the 1996 Olympics quarterfinal bout, it was mentioned that the last time a U.S. boxer defeated a Cuban boxer was in 1976, when the U.S. Olympic boxing team captured five gold medals, among the recipients was Sugar Ray Leonard.
February 24, 1977: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Born
On February 24, 1977, Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. was born. He later became a professional boxer and boxing promoter.
1988: Roy Jones Jr.'s Controversial Loss
In the 1996 Olympics semifinal bout, the controversial decision loss of Mayweather was similar to Roy Jones Jr.'s highly controversial decision loss to Park Si-hun at the 1988 Summer Olympics).
1993: National Golden Gloves Championship in 1993
In 1993, Mayweather won a national Golden Gloves championship at 106 lb.
1993: Father's Imprisonment in 1993
In 1996, Mayweather's father was still imprisoned after his conviction for illegal drug trafficking in 1993.
1994: National Golden Gloves Championship in 1994
In 1994, Mayweather won a national Golden Gloves championship at 114 lb.
October 11, 1996: First Professional Bout
On October 11, 1996, Mayweather won his first professional bout, knocking out Roberto Apodaca in Round 2.
1996: Bronze Medal at the 1996 Olympics
At the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Mayweather won a bronze medal by reaching the semi-finals of the featherweight (57-kg) division.
1996: 1996 Olympics and Golden Gloves Championships
In 1996, Mayweather won a bronze medal in the featherweight division at the Olympics. He also won three U.S. Golden Gloves championships (at light flyweight, flyweight, and featherweight).
1996: National Golden Gloves Championship in 1996
In 1996, Mayweather won a national Golden Gloves championship at 125 lb.
1996: First 1996 U.S. Olympian to Win a World Title
Mayweather became the first 1996 U.S. Olympian to win a world title. Following his victory Mayweather's promoter Bob Arum compared Mayweather to Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, and Sugar Ray Leonard.
1998: Ranked #8 Pound-for-Pound and Fighter of the Year
By the end of 1998, Mayweather was ranked #8 pound-for-pound by The Ring and became one of the youngest recipients of The Ring's Fighter of the Year award at 21 years old.
1998: Knockout and TKO Wins
From 1996 to early 1998, Mayweather won most of his fights by knockout or TKO.
1998: First World Title Win
In 1998, Mayweather decisively won his first world title, the WBC super featherweight championship, with a technical knockout of Genaro Hernández.
1998: The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year award
In 1998, Mayweather was a winner of The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year award.
1999: Super Featherweight Title Defenses in 1999
In 1999, Mayweather defended his super featherweight title three more times, including a unanimous decision against Carlos Rios.
1999: Title Defenses and Ranking in 1999
In 1999, Mayweather had title defenses against Justin Juuko and Carlos Gerena. By the end of the year, he was ranked The Ring's #2 pound-for-pound best boxer in the world.
1999: De La Hoya vs. Felix Trinidad Fight
In 1999, Oscar De La Hoya fought Felix Trinidad. The welterweight showdown between Mayweather and Hatton in 2007 was the biggest since De La Hoya fought Trinidad in 1999.
2000: Fired Father as Manager and Trainer in 2000
In early 2000, before a fight against Gregorio Vargas, Mayweather fired his father as his manager and trainer. Mayweather won a near-shutout against Vargas in Las Vegas.
May 26, 2001: Mayweather Retains WBC Title Against Carlos Hernandez
On May 26, 2001, fighting in his hometown, Mayweather defeated Carlos Hernández by unanimous decision to retain his WBC super-featherweight title, overcoming injuries in both hands and suffering his first career knockdown.
October 10, 2001: Death of Eddie Futch
On October 10, 2001, boxing trainer Eddie Futch died at age 90.
2001: Mayweather Wants to Fight Kostya Tszyu
In 2001, Mayweather expressed his desire to fight Kostya Tszyu, but never fought him and instead fought Ricky Hatton. By the end of 2001, Mayweather was ranked The Ring #1 super featherweight and #5 best pound-for-pound boxer in the world.
December 7, 2002: Rematch with José Luis Castillo
On December 7, 2002, Mayweather had a rematch with José Luis Castillo. Before the rematch, Mayweather said he had a torn rotator cuff before their first fight and had surgery afterwards.
2002: Mayweather Charged with Domestic Violence
In 2002, Floyd Mayweather was charged with two counts of domestic violence and one count of misdemeanor battery, leading to a suspended sentence and community service.
April 19, 2003: Defended WBC Lightweight Title
On April 19, 2003, Mayweather defended his WBC lightweight title in a unanimous decision over Victoriano Sosa.
2003: Ranking and Performance in 2003
In 2003, Mayweather continued to dominate his opponents, including flooring N'dou with a series of rights in the seventh round. By the end of 2003, Mayweather was still The Ring's lightweight champion and the #5-ranked best pound-for-pound boxer in the world.
2004: Mayweather Receives Suspended Sentence for Misdemeanor Battery
In 2004, Floyd Mayweather was given a one-year suspended jail sentence, ordered to undergo counseling, and pay a fine after being convicted of two counts of misdemeanor battery against two women.
2004: Comments on Relationship with Father in 2004
In a 2004 interview, Mayweather explained his decision to replace his father as his trainer, citing better chemistry with Roger Mayweather.
January 22, 2005: Mayweather vs. Henry Bruseles WBC Elimination Bout
On January 22, 2005, Floyd Mayweather Jr. dominated Henry Bruseles in a WBC elimination bout, winning by TKO in the eighth round after two knockdowns. This victory made Mayweather the mandatory challenger for Arturo Gatti's WBC light welterweight championship.
June 25, 2005: Mayweather vs. Arturo Gatti
On June 25, 2005, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Arturo Gatti in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mayweather dominated the fight, landing nearly every shot. Gatti's corner stopped the fight after round six, awarding Mayweather his third world title.
July 2005: Domestic Battery Charges Dropped
In July 2005, domestic battery charges were dropped after Harris testified that she had lied and that Mayweather had not battered her.
November 19, 2005: Mayweather vs. Sharmba Mitchell Non-Title Bout
On November 19, 2005, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Sharmba Mitchell in a non-title bout at 147 lb (67 kg). Mayweather knocked Mitchell down in round three and again in round six, ending the fight with a straight right hand to Mitchell's body.
2005: Mayweather Pleads No Contest to Battery Charge
In 2005, Floyd Mayweather pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge after hitting and kicking a bouncer, receiving a 90-day suspended jail sentence.
January 7, 2006: Judah Loses WBA, WBC and The Ring Welterweight Titles
On January 7, 2006, Zab Judah lost the WBA, WBC, and The Ring Welterweight titles to Carlos Baldomir. This initially jeopardized plans for a fight between Mayweather and Judah, but the contract was reworked, and the fight proceeded.
April 8, 2006: Mayweather Defeats Zab Judah for IBF Welterweight Title
On April 8, 2006, Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Zab Judah by unanimous decision to win the IBF welterweight title. The fight was marred by a late-round altercation involving Roger Mayweather and Yoel Judah after Zab Judah landed a low blow and a rabbit punch. Roger Mayweather was ejected.
April 17, 2006: IBF Orders Rematch Between Mayweather and Judah
On April 17, 2006, the IBF ordered a rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Zab Judah following their controversial fight. However, this rematch did not occur, as Judah was later suspended, and Mayweather vacated the IBF title.
November 4, 2006: Mayweather to Face Carlos Baldomir
On November 4, 2006, Floyd Mayweather Jr. faced WBC and The Ring welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir in Las Vegas after considering a fight against light middleweight champion Cory Spinks. Mayweather chose Baldomir due to negative publicity surrounding a potential Spinks fight.
2006: Founded Mayweather Promotions
In 2006, Mayweather founded his own boxing promotional firm, Mayweather Promotions, after leaving Top Rank.
May 5, 2007: Mayweather vs. De La Hoya Fight
On May 5, 2007, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC light-middleweight title. The fight set a record for most PPV buys for a boxing match with 2.4 million households and generated approximately $120 million in revenue.
July 28, 2007: Mayweather to Fight Ricky Hatton
On July 28, 2007, it was announced that Floyd Mayweather Jr. would come out of his brief retirement to fight Ricky Hatton, who was The Ring light welterweight champion. The fight was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Mayweather Promotions.
October 16, 2007: Mayweather Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars
On October 16, 2007, Karina Smirnoff and Floyd Mayweather were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the fifth season of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in ninth place.
December 8, 2007: Mayweather vs. Hatton Fight
On December 8, 2007, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was a major welterweight showdown between two undefeated fighters. Mayweather proclaimed himself the greatest boxer ever before the fight.
2007: Awards in 2007
In 2007, Mayweather won The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year award and the BWAA Fighter of the Year award, and the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
2007: Oscar De la Hoya Postpones Decision
In 2007, Oscar De La Hoya postponed his decision until 2007, which allowed Mayweather to obtain Mayweather Promotions and choose his next opponent.
February 17, 2008: Mayweather Appears at WWE's No Way Out
On February 17, 2008, Floyd Mayweather appeared at WWE's No Way Out pay-per-view event and was involved in a storyline altercation with Big Show, leading to a match at WrestleMania XXIV.
2008: Pacquiao's Shoulder Injury
In 2008, Bob Arum revealed that Manny Pacquiao had a persistent shoulder injury dating back to this year.
May 2, 2009: Mayweather to Fight Juan Manuel Márquez
On May 2, 2009, it was confirmed that Floyd Mayweather Jr. was coming out of a 21-month retirement to fight Juan Manuel Márquez at a catch weight of 144 lb. The fight was scheduled for July 18 but was later postponed.
August 24, 2009: Mayweather Guest Hosts Raw
On August 24, 2009, Floyd Mayweather was the guest host for Raw in Las Vegas, where he interfered in a tag-team match and was involved in a backstage segment with Vince McMahon and others.
December 5, 2009: Pacquiao Allegedly Signs Contract to Fight Mayweather
On December 5, 2009, it was reported that Manny Pacquiao had allegedly signed a contract to fight Floyd Mayweather on March 13, 2010. However, Pacquiao denied signing the contract and said negotiations were still ongoing.
December 11, 2009: Mayweather Sends Contract to Pacquiao
On December 11, 2009, Golden Boy Promotions, representing Mayweather, sent an eight-page contract to Top Rank, representing Pacquiao, proposing a 50-50 financial split for a fight on March 13, 2010. The contract detailed various aspects of the fight, including weigh-in order and drug testing.
December 13, 2009: Pacquiao's Adviser Dismisses Drug Testing Request
On December 13, 2009, Michael Koncz, Pacquiao's advisor, dismissed Mayweather's request for Olympic-style drug testing as inconsequential, stating that Manny Pacquiao does not take any illegal drugs.
December 22, 2009: Pacquiao Unwilling to Comply with Drug Testing
On December 22, 2009, Golden Boy Promotions announced that Manny Pacquiao was unwilling to comply with the Olympic-style drug testing requested by Team Mayweather. This disagreement was a major factor in the failure to finalize a fight between the two.
January 7, 2010: Mediation Begins for Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight
On January 7, 2010, both sides of the Mayweather-Pacquiao negotiation agreed to enter mediation with retired federal judge Daniel Weinstein as the mediator, aiming to resolve the dispute over drug testing.
March 13, 2010: Proposed Fight Date with Pacquiao
March 13, 2010, was the proposed date for a fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, though negotiations were ongoing and Pacquiao denied signing a contract on December 5, 2009.
May 1, 2010: Mayweather vs. Mosley Fight
On May 1, 2010, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Shane Mosley for Mosley's WBA super-welterweight title. Mayweather refused to pay the sanctioning fees required by the WBA. Both fighters agreed to Olympic-style testing for this bout.
September 9, 2010: Mayweather Sought for Questioning in Domestic Battery Case
On September 9, 2010, Floyd Mayweather was being sought by police for questioning after his former girlfriend, Josie Harris, filed a domestic battery report against him.
2010: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2010, Mayweather won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
June 7, 2011: Mayweather Announces Fight with Victor Ortiz
On June 7, 2011, Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced via Twitter that he would fight Victor Ortiz, WBC welterweight champion, on September 17. This marked Mayweather's return to the ring after 16 months.
November 2, 2011: Mayweather Announces Return to the Ring
On November 2, 2011, Leonard Ellerbe announced that Floyd Mayweather Jr. would return to the ring on May 5, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
December 21, 2011: Mayweather Sentenced to Jail for Battery
On December 21, 2011, Floyd Mayweather was sentenced to serve 90 days in county jail for battery upon Josie Harris in September 2010, as part of a deal with prosecutors.
February 1, 2012: Mayweather to Fight Miguel Cotto
On February 1, 2012, it was confirmed that Floyd Mayweather Jr. would move up in weight to fight Miguel Cotto, WBA super welterweight champion, after negotiations with Manny Pacquiao failed again. The WBC put their super welterweight diamond belt at stake.
May 5, 2012: Mayweather to Fight Miguel Cotto
May 5, 2012, was the date that Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Miguel Cotto for the WBA super welterweight championship after negotiations with Manny Pacquiao had failed again.
June 1, 2012: Mayweather Reports to Jail
On June 1, 2012, Floyd Mayweather reported to the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas to serve his jail term for domestic abuse.
August 3, 2012: Mayweather Released From Prison
On August 3, 2012, Floyd Mayweather was released from prison after serving two months of his jail term for domestic abuse.
2012: Highest-Paid Athlete of 2012
In 2012, Mayweather topped the Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists of the 50 highest-paid athletes.
2012: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2012, Mayweather won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
2012: Mayweather Names Augustus Fight Toughest
In an interview in 2012, Mayweather named his fight against Emanuel Augustus as the toughest of his career.
May 4, 2013: Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero
On May 4, 2013, Floyd Mayweather Jr. faced Robert Guerrero at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This marked Mayweather's first fight since being released from jail and his first on Showtime PPV, earning him a guaranteed $32 million.
September 14, 2013: Mayweather defeats Canelo Álvarez
On September 14, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez by majority twelve-round decision. Mayweather received $41.5 million for the fight. Judge C. J. Ross scored the fight a draw, which was controversial, and later retired.
December 2013: Maidana wins WBA title
In December 2013, Marcos Maidana won the WBA title against Adrien Broner.
2013: Highest-Paid Athlete of 2013
In 2013, Mayweather topped the Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists of the 50 highest-paid athletes.
2013: BWAA Fighter of the Year award
In 2013, Mayweather won the BWAA Fighter of the Year award.
May 3, 2014: Mayweather Announces Fight Against Marcos Maidana
On May 3, 2014, Mayweather announced he would fight Marcos Maidana in a unification bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena for the WBC, The Ring, and WBA welterweight titles.
July 10, 2014: Mayweather Announces Rematch with Maidana
On July 10, 2014, Mayweather announced a rematch with Marcos Maidana to take place on September 13, 2014, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
September 13, 2014: Mayweather vs Maidana rematch
On September 13, 2014, Mayweather's rematch with Marcos Maidana was to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with Mayweather's WBA (Super), WBC and The Ring welterweight titles at stake, as well as Mayweather's WBC light middleweight title.
2014: Highest-Paid Athlete of 2014
In 2014, Mayweather topped the Forbes list as the highest-paid athlete in the world.
2014: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2014, Mayweather won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
February 4, 2015: Mayweather Denied Visa to Australia
On February 4, 2015, Floyd Mayweather was denied a visa to Australia due to his criminal record and jail term, preventing him from doing a tour there.
May 2, 2015: Mayweather defeats Manny Pacquiao
On May 2, 2015, Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao later revealed he had a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
May 9, 2015: Mayweather Changes Mind on Pacquiao Rematch
On May 9, 2015, Mayweather stated he changed his mind about a rematch with Manny Pacquiao, calling him a "sore loser and he's a coward."
May 2015: Josie Harris Sues Mayweather for Defamation
In May 2015, Josie Harris sued Floyd Mayweather for $20 million for defamation, claiming that Mayweather lied during an interview with Katie Couric in April about the 2010 domestic-violence incident.
July 6, 2015: Mayweather Stripped of WBO Welterweight Title
On July 6, 2015, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) stripped Mayweather of his welterweight championship for not being permitted to hold titles in multiple weight classes and for failing to pay a sanctioning fee.
September 12, 2015: Mayweather to Defend Titles Against Andre Berto
On September 12, 2015, Mayweather defended his WBC, WBA (Super), and The Ring welterweight titles against Andre Berto at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
November 2015: Mayweather's Retirement and Vacated Titles
In November 2015, after retiring in the ring, the WBC declared Mayweather's welterweight and super welterweight titles vacant.
2015: Highest-Paid Athlete of 2015
In 2015, Mayweather topped the Forbes list as the highest-paid athlete in the world.
2015: BWAA Fighter of the Year award
In 2015, Mayweather won the BWAA Fighter of the Year award.
2015: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Grosses Over $72 Million
In 2015, the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight grossed just over $72 million from a paid attendance of 16,219, becoming the largest gate for a combat sporting event.
April 2016: Rumors of Mayweather Comeback
Around April 2016, rumors of Mayweather's comeback surfaced after Mayweather Promotions filed trademarks for "TBE 50" and "TMT 50."
May 7, 2016: Mayweather Confirms Starting McGregor Fight Rumors
On May 7, 2016, Mayweather confirmed that he started the rumors about a potential crossover fight with MMA star Conor McGregor.
May 2016: Rumors of Mayweather vs. McGregor Fight
Around May 2016, rumors began circulating about a crossover fight between Mayweather and MMA star Conor McGregor.
2016: Ranked Greatest Boxer by ESPN
In 2016, ESPN ranked Mayweather the greatest boxer, pound for pound, of the last 25 years.
January 13, 2017: White Insists Mayweather-McGregor Fight Won't Happen
On January 13, 2017, Dana White insisted that a Mayweather-McGregor boxing match would not happen due to McGregor's contract with the UFC and offered Mayweather $25 million to box McGregor in the UFC.
March 7, 2017: Mayweather Urges McGregor to Sign Contract
On March 7, 2017, Mayweather urged Conor McGregor to sign the contract, hinting that a fight was in the works.
March 10, 2017: Mayweather Says Only McGregor Fight Will Bring Him Out of Retirement
On March 10, 2017, Mayweather stated that only a fight with McGregor would make him come out of retirement.
March 16, 2017: Dana White Backpedals on McGregor Fight
On March 16, 2017, Dana White backpedaled on his stance against Mayweather fighting McGregor and said he would not deprive McGregor of a massive payday.
April 2017: Joshua vs. Klitschko Sets UK PPV Record
In April 2017, Anthony Joshua's defeat of Wladimir Klitschko set a UK PPV record, grossing over £20 million.
May 18, 2017: McGregor Agrees to Terms, Signs Contract
On May 18, 2017, McGregor reportedly agreed to all of Mayweather's updated terms and signed the contract for the potential fight.
August 2017: Mayweather Retires From Boxing
In August 2017, Mayweather retired from professional boxing and transitioned to exhibition boxing.
August 24, 2017: WBC Money Belt
On August 24, 2017, Mayweather and McGregor announced they would be facing off for the WBC Money Belt.
2017: Last Professional Boxing Fight
In 2017, Mayweather had his last professional boxing fight before announcing his return on February 20, 2026.
September 2018: Mayweather and Pacquiao Encounter at Ultra Japan
In September 2018, Mayweather and Pacquiao posted videos of their encounters at the Ultra Japan electronic music festival, hinting at a possible rematch.
September 19, 2018: Mayweather Planned Fight in Japan Before Pacquiao Rematch
On September 19, 2018, Mayweather stated that he planned to hold a fight in Japan before any possible rematch with Pacquiao.
October 18, 2018: Pacquiao Says Rematch with Mayweather Planned for 2019
On October 18, 2018, Pacquiao told the Daily Mirror that a rumored rematch with Mayweather would occur in 2019, as Mayweather was planning to fight an unnamed opponent on December 31, 2018.
November 5, 2018: Mayweather to Face Tenshin Nasukawa at Rizin 14
On November 5, 2018, the Rizin Fighting Federation announced that Mayweather would face Tenshin Nasukawa at Rizin 14 on December 31, 2018, under unspecified rules.
November 2018: Mayweather Settles with SEC Over ICO Touting
In November 2018, Floyd Mayweather, along with DJ Khaled, agreed to a $750,000 settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to disclose payments accepted from issuers of initial coin offerings, including $100,000 from Centra Tech Inc.
November 16, 2018: Mayweather Confirms Exhibition Boxing Match Against Nasukawa
On November 16, 2018, Mayweather confirmed that a three-round exhibition boxing match against Nasukawa would happen after an initial misunderstanding.
2018: Highest-Paid Athlete of 2018
In 2018, Mayweather was the highest-paid athlete in the world, with total earnings, including endorsements, of $285 million, according to Forbes.
December 31, 2018: Mayweather vs. Nasukawa at Rizin 14
On December 31, 2018, Mayweather was scheduled to face Tenshin Nasukawa at Rizin 14 under unspecified rules.
2019: Possible Rematch
In 2019, a rumoured rematch with Mayweather would occur according to Pacquiao.
December 6, 2020: Mayweather to Face Logan Paul in Exhibition Bout
On December 6, 2020, it was announced that Mayweather would face internet personality Logan Paul in an exhibition bout on February 20, 2021.
February 20, 2021: Mayweather vs. Paul Bout Postponed
On February 20, 2021, the exhibition bout between Mayweather and Logan Paul was originally scheduled, but it was later postponed.
May 6, 2021: Mayweather and Paul Brawl at Press Conference
On May 6, 2021, Mayweather and Logan Paul met at a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium, where Jake Paul removed Mayweather's hat, leading to an angry brawl and Mayweather threatening to kill him.
June 6, 2021: Mayweather Fights Logan Paul
On June 6, 2021, Mayweather faced Logan Paul in an exhibition bout at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
2021: Inducted into International Boxing Hall of Fame
In 2021, Mayweather was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
2021: Ranked Sixth Highest-Paid Athlete of All-Time in 2021
In November 2021, Mayweather was ranked by Sportico as the sixth highest-paid athlete of all-time, with his income totaling an inflation-adjusted $1.2 billion.
January 2022: Mayweather Named in EthereumMax Lawsuit
In January 2022, Floyd Mayweather was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit against the cryptocurrency company EthereumMax, accused of promoting the EthereumMax token.
May 21, 2022: Mayweather Fights Don Moore in Exhibition Bout
On May 21, 2022, Mayweather fought an eight-round exhibition boxing bout with Don Moore in Abu Dhabi, scoring a knockdown but with no official verdict.
June 13, 2022: Mayweather Announces Exhibition Bout at Rizin
On June 13, 2022, Mayweather announced he would return for another exhibition bout at the Rizin event on September 25, 2022.
September 25, 2022: Mayweather Defeats Mikuru Asakura by TKO
On September 25, 2022, at the Rizin event, Mayweather defeated Mikuru Asakura by TKO in the 2nd round.
January 2023: Mayweather to fight Aaron Chalmers
In January 2023, it was announced that Mayweather would be fighting an exhibition bout against Aaron Chalmers after Liam Harrison pulled out.
February 25, 2023: Mayweather vs Chalmers
On February 25, 2023, Mayweather fought former Bellator MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers at The O2 Arena in London, England. There was no official verdict.
April 26, 2023: Mayweather vs. John Gotti III Exhibition Match Announced
On April 26, 2023, it was announced that Floyd Mayweather Jr. would face mixed martial artist and boxer John Gotti III in an exhibition boxing match scheduled for June 11, 2023.
June 21, 2024: Rematch Confirmed: Mayweather Jr vs. John Gotti III
On June 21, 2024, it was confirmed that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and John Gotti III would have a rematch on August 24, 2024, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.
2024: ESPN Ranks Mayweather Best of 21st Century
In 2024, ESPN ranked Mayweather the best boxer of the 21st century.
July 2025: Ranked Third Greatest Boxer of All Time
As of July 2025, BoxRec ranks Mayweather the third greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.
September 4, 2025: Mayweather and Mike Tyson Agree to Exhibition Bout
On September 4, 2025, it was announced that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson have agreed to fight each other in an exhibition bout sometime in Spring 2026.
February 20, 2026: Mayweather Announces Return to Professional Boxing
On February 20, 2026, Mayweather announced his return to the ring as a professional boxer for the first time since 2017.
April 2026: Mayweather Exhibition Fight Against Mike Tyson
In April 2026, Mayweather will plan his return following his exhibition fight against Mike Tyson.
September 19, 2026: Mayweather Announces Rematch with Manny Pacquiao
On February 23, 2026, Mayweather announced that he would fight a rematch with Manny Pacquiao on September 19, 2026, streamed live on Netflix.
2026: Ranked Tenth Highest-Paid Athlete of All-Time in 2026
In April 2026, Mayweather was ranked by Sportico as the tenth highest-paid athlete of all-time, with his earnings estimated at inflation-adjusted $1.57 billion.
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