Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Floyd Mayweather Jr..
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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The highly anticipated Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch faces uncertainty as negotiations stall. The Sphere is not considered as a venue. September 26th was proposed as a new date, but the fight remains in limbo, with no official confirmation.
1993: National Golden Gloves Championship in 1993
In 1993, Mayweather won a national Golden Gloves championship at 106 lb.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2010: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2010, Mayweather won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
2012: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2012, Mayweather won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
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.
2013: BWAA Fighter of the Year award
In 2013, Mayweather won the BWAA Fighter of the Year award.
2014: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2014, Mayweather won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
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.
2015: BWAA Fighter of the Year award
In 2015, Mayweather won the BWAA Fighter of the Year award.
2016: Ranked Greatest Boxer by ESPN
In 2016, ESPN ranked Mayweather the greatest boxer, pound for pound, of the last 25 years.
2021: Inducted into International Boxing Hall of Fame
In 2021, Mayweather was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
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.
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