History of Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Timeline
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an undefeated (50-0) American professional boxer and promoter who won 15 major world championships across five weight classes, from super featherweight to light middleweight, including three Ring magazine titles. As an amateur, he earned a bronze medal at the 1996 Olympics. Retiring from professional boxing in 2017, Mayweather transitioned to exhibition boxing.
1976: US Olympic Boxing Team captured five gold medals
The text mentions that in 1976 the U.S. Olympic boxing team captured five gold medals, including one for Sugar Ray Leonard.
February 24, 1977: Floyd Mayweather Jr. born
On February 24, 1977, Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. (né Sinclair) was born. He is an American professional boxer and boxing promoter.
1988: Roy Jones Jr.'s controversial decision loss
The text makes reference to Roy Jones Jr.'s highly controversial decision loss to Park Si-hun at the 1988 Summer Olympics, drawing a parallel to Mayweather's own controversial decision.
1993: Golden Gloves championship
In 1993, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won a national Golden Gloves championship at 106 lb.
1993: Father's Imprisonment
In 1993, Mayweather's father was imprisoned after his conviction for illegal drug trafficking. This affected Floyd's early professional career.
1994: Golden Gloves championship
In 1994, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won a national Golden Gloves championship at 114 lb.
October 11, 1996: First Professional Bout
On October 11, 1996, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won his first professional boxing match, knocking out Roberto Apodaca in Round 2. His trainer at the time was his uncle, Roger Mayweather.
1996: Won 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: First U.S. Olympian to Win a World Title
In 1996, Floyd Mayweather Jr. became the first 1996 U.S. Olympian to win a world title, solidifying his status as a top boxer.
1996: Golden Gloves championship
In 1996, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won a national Golden Gloves championship at 125 lb.
1996: 1996 Olympics
In 1996, Mayweather won a bronze medal in the featherweight division at the Olympics, won a U.S. national championship at featherweight and also won U.S. Golden Gloves championships at light flyweight, flyweight, and featherweight.
1998: Ranked Among Best Boxers
By the end of 1998, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was ranked by The Ring as the #8-ranked pound-for-pound best boxer in the world and won The Ring's Fighter of the Year award at 21.
1998: Early Career Knockouts
From 1996 to early 1998, Mayweather won most of his fights by knockout or TKO, establishing himself as a rising star in boxing.
1998: The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year award
In 1998, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year award.
1998: First World Title Win
In 1998, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won his first world title, the WBC super featherweight championship, by defeating Genaro Hernández with an eighth-round TKO.
1999: Super Featherweight Title Defenses
In 1999, Floyd Mayweather Jr. defended his WBC super featherweight title three times, including a unanimous decision win against Carlos Rios.
1999: Continued Title Defenses and Rising Recognition
In 1999, Mayweather continued his WBC super featherweight title defenses, including wins 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. Trinidad
In 1999, Oscar De La Hoya met Félix Trinidad, which was the biggest welterweight showdown between two undefeated fighters before Mayweather met Ricky Hatton.
2000: Fired Father as Manager and Trainer
In early 2000, Mayweather fired his father as his manager and replaced him with James Prince. A few months later, he also fired his father as his trainer, leading to a strained relationship.
May 26, 2001: Retained WBC Super-Featherweight Title
On May 26, 2001, in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Mayweather retained his WBC super-featherweight title by defeating Carlos Hernández in a 12-round unanimous decision. He suffered a knockdown and overcame injuries in both hands.
October 10, 2001: Death of Eddie Futch
On October 10, 2001, boxing trainer Eddie Futch died at age 90. Tim Smith of the New York Daily News wrote an article remembering an encounter with the trainer.
2001: Ranked Among Top Boxers
By the end of 2001, Mayweather was ranked The Ring #1 super featherweight and #5 best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. He expressed interest in fighting Kostya Tszyu, which did not happen, but he later fought Ricky Hatton, who defeated Tszyu.
December 7, 2002: Rematch with José Luis Castillo
On December 7, 2002, Mayweather fought a rematch with José Luis Castillo. He mentioned having a torn rotator cuff before their first fight and having undergone surgery afterward.
2002: Mayweather Charged with Domestic Violence
In 2002, Mayweather was charged with two counts of domestic violence and one count of misdemeanor battery. He received a six-month suspended sentence, two days of house arrest, and was ordered to perform 48 hours of 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: Continued Success in Boxing
By the end of 2003, Mayweather was The Ring's lightweight champion and the #5-ranked best pound-for-pound boxer in the world.
2004: Mayweather Receives Suspended Jail Sentence for Battery
In 2004, Mayweather was given a one-year suspended jail sentence, ordered to undergo counseling for "impulse control," and pay a $1,000 fine (or perform 100 hours of community service) after being convicted of two counts of misdemeanor battery against two women.
2004: Comments on Father-Son Relationship
In a 2004 interview, Mayweather discussed firing his father as his trainer, citing better chemistry with Roger Mayweather due to less pressure.
January 22, 2005: Victory over Henry Bruseles
On January 22, 2005, Mayweather fought Henry Bruseles in a WBC elimination bout, winning by TKO in the eighth round. This victory made him the mandatory challenger for 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, ultimately winning after Gatti's corner stopped the fight after the sixth round, awarding Mayweather his third world title.
July 2005: Domestic Battery Charges Dropped After Harris' Testimony
In July 2005, previous domestic battery charges against Mayweather were dropped after Josie Harris testified that she had lied and that Mayweather had not battered her.
November 19, 2005: Mayweather vs. Sharmba Mitchell
On November 19, 2005, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Sharmba Mitchell in a non-title welterweight bout. Mayweather knocked Mitchell down in the third and sixth rounds, ending the fight in the sixth and winning by TKO.
2005: Mayweather Pleads No Contest to Battery Charge
In 2005, 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 Titles to Baldomir
On January 7, 2006, Zab Judah lost the WBA, WBC, and The Ring Welterweight titles to Carlos Baldomir, jeopardizing plans for a fight with Mayweather, however, Mayweather's and Judah's camps reworked the contract and decided that the fight would go on.
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 brawl after Judah hit Mayweather with an illegal low blow and rabbit punch, leading to Roger Mayweather's ejection. The judges scored the fight 116–112, 117–111, and 119–109.
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, but the rematch never materialized.
November 4, 2006: Mayweather to Face Carlos Baldomir
On November 4, 2006, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was scheduled to face WBC and The Ring welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir in Las Vegas after considering a fight with Cory Spinks.
2006: Founded Mayweather Promotions
In 2006, Floyd Mayweather Jr. founded his own boxing promotional firm, Mayweather Promotions, after leaving Bob Arum's Top Rank.
May 5, 2007: Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya
On May 5, 2007, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Oscar De La Hoya for De La Hoya's WBC light-middleweight title. The Mayweather-De La Hoya bout set a record for most PPV buys for a boxing match with 2.4 million households, generating approximately $120 million in revenue.
July 28, 2007: Mayweather Announces Fight Against Ricky Hatton
On July 28, 2007, Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced he would come out of retirement to fight Ricky Hatton, The Ring light welterweight champion, on December 8, 2007.
October 16, 2007: Mayweather Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars
On October 16, 2007, Mayweather and his partner Karina Smirnoff were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the fifth season of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in ninth place.
2007: Fighter of the Year Awards
In 2007, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year award and the BWAA Fighter of the Year award.
2007: De la Hoya Postpones Decision
In 2007, Oscar De la Hoya postponed his decision, leaving Mayweather to obtain Mayweather Promotions and choose his next opponent.
February 17, 2008: Mayweather Involved in Altercation at WWE's No Way Out
On February 17, 2008, Mayweather appeared at WWE's No Way Out pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was involved in a storyline altercation with Big Show. Mayweather jumped a security barricade and attacked Big Show to help Rey Mysterio, resulting in Big Show receiving a broken nose. He subsequently accepted Big Show's challenge for a match at WrestleMania XXIV.
2008: Pacquiao's Shoulder Injury
In 2008, Manny Pacquiao sustained a shoulder injury. This injury was persistent. Pacquiao fought through a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder in his May 2, 2015 fight against Mayweather.
2008: Mayweather Records Rap Song for WrestleMania Entrance
In 2008, Mayweather recorded a rap song titled "Yep" that he used for his entrance on WrestleMania XXIV in his match against Big Show.
May 2, 2009: Mayweather Announces Comeback Fight Against Juan Manuel Márquez
On May 2, 2009, Floyd Mayweather Jr. confirmed his return from a 21-month retirement to fight Juan Manuel Márquez on July 18, which was later postponed and took place on September 19.
August 24, 2009: Mayweather Guest Hosts Raw
On August 24, 2009, Mayweather was the guest host for Raw in Las Vegas, interfering in a tag-team match, which led to a loss for Big Show and Chris Jericho. Mayweather gave MVP brass knuckles to knock Jericho out. Later, Mayweather was involved in a backstage segment with Vince McMahon, D-Generation X, and Carlito, helping McMahon prepare for his six-man tag team match against The Legacy and DX.
December 5, 2009: ESPN Reports Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Fight
On December 5, 2009, ESPN reported that Manny Pacquiao allegedly signed a contract to fight Floyd Mayweather on March 13, 2010, but Pacquiao denied the claim.
December 11, 2009: Contract Sent for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Fight
On December 11, 2009, Golden Boy Promotions sent an eight-page contract to Top Rank for a proposed fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao on March 13, 2010, including a 50-50 financial split and Olympic-style drug testing.
December 13, 2009: Pacquiao's Adviser Dismisses Drug Testing Request
On December 13, 2009, Manny Pacquiao's advisor, Michael Koncz, dismissed Mayweather's request for Olympic-style drug testing as inconsequential.
December 22, 2009: Pacquiao Unwilling to Comply with Drug Testing
On December 22, 2009, Golden Boy Promotions released a press release revealing that Manny Pacquiao was unwilling to comply with the Olympic-style drug testing requested by Team Mayweather.
January 7, 2010: Mayweather and Pacquiao Enter Mediation
On January 7, 2010, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao agreed to enter mediation with retired federal judge Daniel Weinstein acting as mediator.
March 13, 2010: Proposed fight date for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
March 13, 2010 was proposed as the fight date for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, but negotiations were still ongoing.
May 1, 2010: Mayweather vs. Mosley Fight
On May 1, 2010, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley agreed to fight for Mosley's WBA super-welterweight title, though Mayweather refused to pay WBA sanctioning fees.
September 9, 2010: Mayweather Sought for Questioning in Domestic Battery Case
On September 9, 2010, it was reported that Mayweather was being sought by police for questioning after his former girlfriend, Josie Harris, filed a domestic battery report against him.
September 10, 2010: Mayweather Taken into Custody, Released on Bail
On September 10, 2010, Mayweather was taken into custody following a domestic battery report filed by Josie Harris, but was released after posting $3,000 bail.
September 2010: Josie Harris Accuses Mayweather of Battery
In September 2010, Mayweather committed battery upon Josie Harris. On December 21, 2011, a judge sentenced Mayweather to serve 90 days in county jail.
2010: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2010, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
2010: Mayweather Domestic-Violence Incident
In 2010, Mayweather was involved in a domestic-violence incident. In May 2015, Josie Harris sued Mayweather for $20 million for defamation, claiming that Mayweather lied during an interview with Katie Couric in April.
June 7, 2011: Mayweather Announces Fight Against Victor Ortiz
On June 7, 2011, Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced via Twitter that he would fight Victor Ortiz on September 17 for the WBC welterweight title.
November 2, 2011: Mayweather Announces Return to 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, a judge sentenced Mayweather to serve 90 days in county jail for battery upon Josie Harris in September 2010. Mayweather pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery in exchange for prosecutors dropping the felony battery charge.
2011: Mayweather Pays for Funeral of Genaro Hernandez
In 2011, Mayweather paid for the funeral of former super lightweight world champion and opponent Genaro Hernandez, who died of cancer after a three-year battle.
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, with the WBC super welterweight diamond belt at stake.
May 5, 2012: Mayweather Returns to Ring Against Miguel Cotto
On May 5, 2012, Floyd Mayweather Jr. returned to the ring against Miguel Cotto.
June 1, 2012: Mayweather Begins Jail Term for Domestic Abuse
On June 1, 2012, Mayweather reported to the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas to begin serving his jail term for domestic abuse.
August 3, 2012: Mayweather Released from Prison
On August 3, 2012, Mayweather was released from prison after serving two months of his jail term for domestic abuse.
2012: Highest-Paid Athlete of 2012
In 2012, Floyd Mayweather Jr. topped the Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists of the 50 highest-paid athletes.
2012: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2012, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
2012: Toughest Fight Acknowledgment
In a 2012 interview, Mayweather named his non-title lightweight fight against Emanuel Augustus (then known as Emanuel Burton) as the toughest of his career.
May 4, 2013: Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero
On May 4, 2013, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Robert Guerrero at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, marking his first fight since being released from jail and his first fight on Showtime PPV after a long relationship with HBO. He was guaranteed $32 million for the fight.
September 14, 2013: Mayweather Defeats Canelo Alvarez
On September 14, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez by majority decision in a twelve-round championship bout. Mayweather received $41.5 million, while Alvarez earned a base purse of $5 million. One judge scored the fight a draw, which was controversial and led to the judge's retirement.
December 2013: Maidana wins WBA title
In December 2013, Marcos Maidana won the WBA title against Adrien Broner. This victory set the stage for his unification bout with Mayweather in May 2014.
2013: Highest-Paid Athlete of 2013
In 2013, Floyd Mayweather Jr. topped the Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists of the 50 highest-paid athletes.
2013: BWAA Fighter of the Year award
In 2013, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won the BWAA Fighter of the Year award.
May 3, 2014: Mayweather to fight Marcos Maidana
On May 3, 2014, Mayweather announced he would fight Marcos Maidana in a unification bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with Mayweather's WBC and The Ring welterweight titles at stake, as well as Maidana's WBA welterweight title. Mayweather explained he chose Maidana because his last performance immediately brought him to Mayweather's attention.
July 10, 2014: Mayweather-Maidana Rematch Confirmed
On July 10, 2014, Mayweather announced a rematch with Marcos Maidana to take place on September 13, 2014, 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. The fight was billed as "Mayhem".
September 13, 2014: Mayweather-Maidana Rematch Scheduled
On September 13, 2014, the rematch between Mayweather and Maidana was scheduled to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with multiple titles at stake. The fight was billed as "Mayhem."
2014: Highest-Paid Athlete of 2014
In 2014, Floyd Mayweather Jr. topped the Forbes list as the highest-paid athlete in the world.
2014: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2014, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
February 4, 2015: Mayweather Denied Visa to Australia
On February 4, 2015, Mayweather was denied a visa to Australia due to his criminal record and jail term, impacting his plans to do a tour in the country.
May 2, 2015: Mayweather Defeats Pacquiao
On May 2, 2015, Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Mayweather controlled the pace and range, and countered Pacquiao effectively throughout the fight. 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 that he changed his mind about a rematch with Manny Pacquiao, calling him a sore loser and a coward, despite previously indicating openness to a rematch after Pacquiao's shoulder surgery.
May 2015: Josie Harris Sues Mayweather for Defamation
In May 2015, following his bout against Pacquiao, Josie Harris sued Mayweather for $20 million for defamation, claiming that Mayweather lied during an interview with Katie Couric in April.
July 6, 2015: Mayweather Stripped of WBO Title
On July 6, 2015, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) stripped Mayweather of his welterweight championship because he was not permitted to hold titles in multiple weight classes and failed 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. The announcement received backlash due to Berto's recent record, with many feeling he wasn't a credible opponent.
November 2015: Titles vacated after retirement
In November 2015, the WBC declared Mayweather's welterweight and super welterweight titles vacant after he announced his retirement from boxing with an undefeated record of 49-0.
2015: Highest-Paid Athlete of 2015
In 2015, Floyd Mayweather Jr. topped the Forbes list as the highest-paid athlete in the world.
2015: BWAA Fighter of the Year award
In 2015, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won the BWAA Fighter of the Year award.
2015: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao gate record
In 2015, the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight grossed over $72 million from a paid attendance of 16,219.
April 2016: Comeback Rumors Surface
In April 2016, rumors of a Mayweather comeback emerged as Mayweather Promotions filed for trademarks of "TBE 50" and "TMT 50", hinting at a potential 50th win target. This was confirmed by posts from the U.S. Patent and Trademark website.
May 7, 2016: Mayweather Confirms Starting McGregor Fight Rumors
On May 7, 2016, Mayweather confirmed that he was the one who started the rumors regarding the potential clash with Conor McGregor, fueling speculation about a possible crossover fight.
May 2016: Rumors of Mayweather-McGregor Crossover Fight
Around May 2016, rumors began circulating about a potential crossover fight between Mayweather and MMA star Conor McGregor. Mayweather later confirmed that he initiated the rumors himself.
2016: Ranked Greatest Boxer by ESPN
In 2016, ESPN ranked Floyd Mayweather Jr. the greatest boxer, pound for pound, of the last 25 years.
January 13, 2017: Dana White Dismisses Mayweather-McGregor Fight
On January 13, 2017, Dana White dismissed the possibility of a Mayweather-McGregor boxing match due to McGregor's contract with the UFC. He 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 between them was indeed in the works, intensifying the speculation surrounding the potential matchup.
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 Conor McGregor would make him come out of retirement, further solidifying the rumors and anticipation for the potential crossover bout.
March 16, 2017: Dana White Backpedals on Stance Against Mayweather-McGregor Fight
On March 16, 2017, Dana White changed his stance and said that he would not deprive Conor McGregor of making a massive payday from a fight with Mayweather, opening the door for potential negotiations.
April 2017: Joshua vs. Klitschko PPV buys in the UK
In April 2017, Anthony Joshua defeated Wladimir Klitschko at the Wembley Stadium.
May 18, 2017: McGregor Agrees to Terms and Signs Contract
On May 18, 2017, Conor McGregor reportedly agreed to all of Mayweather's updated terms and signed the contract, bringing the potential Mayweather-McGregor fight closer to becoming a reality.
August 2017: Retirement from professional boxing
In August 2017, Floyd Mayweather Jr. retired from professional boxing and transitioned to exhibition boxing.
August 24, 2017: WBC Money Belt Unveiled for Mayweather vs. McGregor
On August 24, 2017, it was announced that Mayweather and McGregor would be facing off for the WBC Money Belt, specifically made for the fight, adding another layer of prestige to the highly anticipated event.
2017: Mayweather's Last Professional Fight Before Pacquiao Rematch Announcement
In 2017, Floyd Mayweather had his last professional fight before committing to a rematch with Manny Pacquiao in 2026, according to a news release issued in February by Netflix.
2017: Mayweather's last professional fight before 2026
In 2017, Mayweather had his last professional fight before 2026.
May 2018: Centra Tech Co-Founders Indicted for Fraud
In May 2018, the co-founders of Centra Tech Inc. were indicted for fraud. In November 2018, Mayweather agreed to a total settlement of $750,000 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to disclose payments accepted from Centra Tech Inc.
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, sparking speculation about a possible rematch.
September 19, 2018: Mayweather Plans Fight in Japan
On September 19, 2018, Mayweather stated in an interview that he planned to hold a fight in Japan before any possible rematch with Pacquiao, despite previous references to "this year" in earlier videos.
October 18, 2018: Pacquiao Rumors Rematch with Mayweather in 2019
On October 18, 2018, Pacquiao told the Daily Mirror that a rumoured 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 Japanese MMA promotion Rizin Fighting Federation announced that Mayweather would face undefeated kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa at Rizin 14 on December 31, 2018, under unspecified rules.
November 2018: Mayweather Settles with SEC for Failing to Disclose ICO Payments
In November 2018, Mayweather, along with DJ Khaled, agreed to a total settlement of $750,000 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to disclose payments accepted from issuers of initial coin offerings, including a personal $100,000 promotional payment from cryptocurrency firm Centra Tech Inc.
November 16, 2018: Mayweather Confirms Exhibition Match Against Nasukawa
On November 16, 2018, Mayweather confirmed that a three-round exhibition boxing match against Tenshin Nasukawa would indeed happen after the initial misunderstanding had been resolved.
2018: Highest-Paid Athlete of 2018
In 2018, Floyd Mayweather Jr. 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 faced Tenshin Nasukawa at Rizin 14, under unspecified rules.
2019: Pacquiao Rumors Rematch with Mayweather
In 2019, Pacquiao told the Daily Mirror that a rumoured rematch with Mayweather would occur.
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 Exhibition Postponed
On February 20, 2021, the exhibition bout between Mayweather and Logan Paul was initially scheduled but later postponed.
May 6, 2021: Brawl Between Jake Paul and Mayweather
On May 6, 2021, at a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium, Jake Paul instigated a brawl with Mayweather by removing his hat, leading to an angry confrontation.
June 6, 2021: Mayweather vs. Logan Paul Exhibition
On June 6, 2021, Mayweather faced Logan Paul in an exhibition bout at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, after it was postponed from its original date.
2021: Inducted into International Boxing Hall of Fame
In 2021, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
2021: Ranked No. 6 in All-Time Athlete Earnings
In November 2021, Sportico released an all-time athlete earnings list, in which Floyd Mayweather Jr. ranked no. 6 all time, totaling an inflation-adjusted $1.2 billion in his career.
January 2022: Mayweather Named in Class-Action Lawsuit Against EthereumMax
In January 2022, Mayweather was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit filed against the cryptocurrency company EthereumMax, alleging that the company is a pump and dump scheme.
May 21, 2022: Mayweather Fights Don Moore in Exhibition
On May 21, 2022, Mayweather fought an eight-round exhibition boxing bout with Don Moore in Abu Dhabi. Mayweather controlled the fight and scored a knockdown, but there was no official verdict.
June 13, 2022: Mayweather Announces Another Exhibition Bout
On June 13, 2022, Mayweather announced he would be returning for another exhibition bout. The fight would be at the Rizin event scheduled on September 25, 2022, at the Saitama Super Arena.
September 25, 2022: Mayweather Wins Exhibition Against Asakura
On September 25, 2022, Mayweather fought against Japanese mixed martial artist and YouTuber Mikuru Asakura at the Rizin event. Mayweather won by TKO in the 2nd round.
December 2022: EthereumMax Lawsuit Dismissed
In December 2022, the Central California U.S. District Court Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald dismissed the class-action lawsuit filed against Mayweather and other celebrities for promoting the EthereumMax token, stating that the claims were insufficiently supported.
January 2023: Mayweather Announces Exhibition Bout Against Aaron Chalmers
In January 2023, it was announced that Mayweather would be fighting an exhibition bout against Aaron Chalmers after his original opponent, Liam Harrison, pulled out due to a knee injury.
February 25, 2023: Mayweather vs. Chalmers Exhibition in London
On February 25, 2023, Mayweather fought Aaron Chalmers in an exhibition bout at The O2 Arena in London, marking Mayweather's first exhibition bout in the United Kingdom. The bout went the full 8 rounds with no official verdict.
April 26, 2023: Mayweather to Face John Gotti III in Exhibition Match
On April 26, 2023, it was announced that Floyd Mayweather would face John Gotti III, a professional mixed martial artist and boxer, in an exhibition boxing match.
June 11, 2023: Exhibition Match Against Gotti Stopped, Brawl Ensues
On June 11, 2023, Mayweather's exhibition match against John Gotti III at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, was stopped in the sixth round, leading to a ring invasion and subsequent brawls in the crowd and backstage.
June 21, 2024: Rematch Confirmed Between Mayweather and Gotti III
On June 21, 2024, a rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and John Gotti III was confirmed for August 24, 2024, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.
August 24, 2024: Mayweather-Gotti Rematch Ends Without a Winner
On August 24, 2024, the rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and John Gotti III took place at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, going the full eight rounds with no winner declared.
2024: Ranked Best Boxer of the 21st Century by ESPN
In 2024, ESPN ranked Floyd Mayweather Jr. the best boxer of the 21st century.
July 2025: Ranked Third Greatest Boxer of All Time
As of July 2025, BoxRec ranks Floyd Mayweather Jr. the third greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.
September 4, 2025: Mayweather and Tyson Agree to Exhibition Bout
On September 4, 2025, it was announced that Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson 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, planning his return following an exhibition fight against Mike Tyson in April 2026.
April 2026: Mayweather to have exhibition fight against Mike Tyson
In April 2026, Mayweather planned to have an exhibition fight against Mike Tyson.
September 19, 2026: Mayweather Announces Rematch with Pacquiao
On February 23, 2026, Mayweather announced that he would fight a rematch with Manny Pacquiao on September 19, 2026, which will be streamed live on Netflix.
2026: Mayweather Commits to Pacquiao Rematch
In 2026, Mayweather committed to a rematch with Manny Pacquiao on Sept. 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Mayweather's first professional fight since 2017, according to a news release issued in February by Netflix.
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