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 a retired American professional boxer and current boxing promoter. Competing from 1996 to 2017, he boasts an undefeated record and secured 15 major world championships across five weight classes. His accolades include Ring magazine titles in three weight classes and lineal championships in four. As an amateur, he earned a bronze medal at the 1996 Olympics. Since retiring from professional boxing, he has participated in exhibition boxing matches.
1976: U.S. Olympic Boxing Team Success
The text refers to the 1976 Summer Olympics, where the U.S. Olympic boxing team secured five gold medals.
1993: Golden Gloves Championship
In 1993, Mayweather won a national Golden Gloves championship at 106 lb.
1994: Golden Gloves Championship
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: Olympic Bronze Medal
At the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Mayweather won a bronze medal in the featherweight division.
1996: 1996 Olympics and Professional Debut
In 1996, Mayweather won a bronze medal at the Olympics. He also began his professional boxing career that year.
1996: Golden Gloves Championship
In 1996, Mayweather won a national Golden Gloves championship at 125 lb.
1996: First U.S. Olympian to Win World Title
Mayweather became the first 1996 U.S. Olympian to win a world title in 1996.
1998: Recognition as Top Boxer
By the end of 1998, Mayweather was ranked as a top pound-for-pound boxer and received The Ring's Fighter of the Year award at a young age.
1998: The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year award
In 1998, Floyd Mayweather won The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year award.
1998: First World Title Victory
In 1998, Mayweather won his first world title, the WBC super featherweight championship, with a TKO victory over Genaro Hernández.
1999: Super Featherweight Title Defenses
In 1999, Mayweather defended his super featherweight title three times, including a unanimous decision against Carlos Rios.
1999: Title Defenses and Recognition
In 1999, Mayweather defended his title against Justin Juuko and Carlos Gerena, earning him recognition as a top boxer.
May 26, 2001: Unanimous Decision over Carlos Hernandez
On May 26, 2001, Mayweather won a 12-round unanimous decision over Carlos Hernández to retain his WBC super-featherweight title, despite suffering injuries.
April 19, 2003: Victory over Victoriano Sosa
On April 19, 2003, Mayweather defended his WBC lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Victoriano Sosa.
January 22, 2005: Victory over Henry Bruseles
On January 22, 2005, Mayweather defeated Henry Bruseles, becoming the mandatory challenger for Gatti's WBC light welterweight championship.
June 25, 2005: Mayweather vs. Gatti Fight
On June 25, 2005, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Arturo Gatti in Atlantic City, winning his third world title after Gatti's corner stopped the fight after round six.
November 19, 2005: Mayweather vs. Mitchell Non-Title Bout
On November 19, 2005, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Sharmba Mitchell in a non-title welterweight bout. Mayweather knocked Mitchell down twice, ending the fight in the sixth round.
April 8, 2006: Mayweather Defeats Judah for IBF Welterweight Title
On April 8, 2006, Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Zab Judah via unanimous decision for the IBF welterweight title, in a fight marred by late-round controversy when Judah hit Mayweather with illegal blows and a brawl ensued.
2007: The Ring magazine's and BWAA Fighter of the Year award
In 2007, Floyd Mayweather won The Ring magazine's and BWAA Fighter of the Year award.
2010: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2010, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won the Best Fighter ESPY Award, adding to his previous wins in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
2012: Forbes and Sports Illustrated Lists
In 2012, Floyd Mayweather topped the Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists of the 50 highest-paid athletes.
2012: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2012, Floyd 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 decision in a twelve-round championship bout with a catchweight of 152 pounds. Mayweather earned a record $41.5 million for the fight.
2013: Forbes and Sports Illustrated Lists
In 2013, Floyd Mayweather topped the Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists of the 50 highest-paid athletes.
2013: BWAA Fighter of the Year award
In 2013, Floyd Mayweather won the BWAA Fighter of the Year award.
2014: Forbes List
In 2014, Floyd Mayweather topped the Forbes list as the highest-paid athlete in the world.
2014: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2014, Floyd Mayweather won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
May 2, 2015: Mayweather Defeats Pacquiao
On May 2, 2015, Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
2015: Forbes List
In 2015, Floyd Mayweather topped the Forbes list as the highest-paid athlete in the world.
2015: BWAA Fighter of the Year award
In 2015, Floyd Mayweather won the BWAA Fighter of the Year award.
2016: ESPN Ranks Mayweather Greatest Boxer
In 2016, ESPN ranked Floyd Mayweather Jr. as the greatest boxer, pound for pound, of the last 25 years.
2018: Highest-Paid Athlete
In 2018, Floyd Mayweather was the highest-paid athlete in the world, with total earnings, including endorsements, of $285 million.
2021: Induction into International Boxing Hall of Fame
In 2021, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
2021: Sportico's All-Time Athlete Earnings List
In November 2021, Sportico released an all-time athlete earnings list, in which Mayweather ranked no. 6 of all time, totaling an inflation-adjusted $1.2 billion in his career.
