History of Roger Mayweather in Timeline

"Black Mamba" Roger Mayweather (1961–2016) was an American professional boxer with a career spanning almost two decades, from 1981 to 1999. During his career, Mayweather became a two-division world champion. He held the WBA and The Ring super featherweight titles, the WBC light welterweight title, and both the IBO light welterweight and welterweight titles. Following his retirement from boxing, Mayweather became a successful boxing trainer.

April 24, 1961: Birth of Roger Mayweather

Roger Mayweather was born on April 24, 1961.

July 29, 1981: Professional Debut Victory

Roger Mayweather won his professional debut against Andrew Ruiz by TKO on July 29, 1981.

1981: Professional Boxing Debut

Roger Mayweather began his professional boxing career in 1981.

January 19, 1983: WBA Super Featherweight Championship Victory

Roger Mayweather defeated Samuel Serrano on January 19, 1983, to win the WBA Super Featherweight title.

1983: WBA Super Featherweight Champion

Roger Mayweather became the WBA Super Featherweight Champion in 1983.

February 22, 1984: First Professional Loss

Roger Mayweather experienced his first professional loss against Rocky Lockridge on February 22, 1984.

1984: Loss of WBA Super Featherweight Title

Roger Mayweather lost his WBA Super Featherweight title in 1984.

July 7, 1985: Loss to Julio César Chávez

Roger Mayweather lost to Julio César Chávez by TKO on July 7, 1985.

November 28, 1986: WBC Continental Americas Lightweight Champion

Roger Mayweather won the WBC Continental Americas Lightweight title on November 28, 1986.

March 28, 1987: Loss to Pernell Whitaker

Roger Mayweather lost to Pernell Whitaker by unanimous decision on March 28, 1987.

November 12, 1987: WBC Light Welterweight Championship Victory

Roger Mayweather defeated Rene Arredondo on November 12, 1987, to win the WBC Light Welterweight Championship.

1987: WBC Light Welterweight Champion

Roger Mayweather won the WBC Light Welterweight Championship in 1987.

May 13, 1989: Rematch Loss to Julio César Chávez

Roger Mayweather lost his rematch against Julio César Chávez on May 13, 1989, retiring after round ten.

1989: Loss of WBC Light Welterweight Title

Roger Mayweather lost his WBC Light Welterweight title to Julio César Chávez in 1989.

April 5, 1990: WBA Americas Light Welterweight Champion

Roger Mayweather won the WBA Americas Light Welterweight title on April 5, 1990.

December 7, 1991: Loss to Rafael Pineda

Roger Mayweather lost to Rafael Pineda by KO on December 7, 1991.

March 14, 1993: Victory over Livingstone Bramble

Roger Mayweather defeated Livingstone Bramble by corner stoppage on March 14, 1993.

May 28, 1994: IBO Light Welterweight Championship Victory

Roger Mayweather defeated Eduardo Montes to win the IBO Light Welterweight title on May 28, 1994.

August 4, 1994: IBO Welterweight Championship Victory

Roger Mayweather defeated Johnny Bizzarro on August 4, 1994, to win the IBO Welterweight title.

1994: IBO Light Welterweight and Welterweight Champion

Roger Mayweather won both the IBO Light Welterweight and Welterweight titles in 1994.

June 25, 1995: Loss to Kostya Tszyu

Roger Mayweather lost to Kostya Tszyu on June 25, 1995, in a bid for the IBF Light Welterweight title.

1995: IBO Welterweight Title Defense

Roger Mayweather successfully defended his IBO Welterweight title in 1995.

1996: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Turns Pro

Floyd Mayweather Jr., Roger Mayweather's nephew, turned professional in 1996.

March 12, 1997: IBA Welterweight Championship Victory

Roger Mayweather won the IBA Welterweight title on March 12, 1997.

1998: Floyd Mayweather Sr. Becomes Trainer

Floyd Mayweather Sr. took over as Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s trainer in 1998.

May 8, 1999: Final Professional Bout

Roger Mayweather won his final professional fight against Javier Francisco Mendez on May 8, 1999.

1999: Retirement from Boxing

Roger Mayweather retired from professional boxing in 1999.

March 18, 2000: Return as Trainer for Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Roger Mayweather returned as trainer for Floyd Mayweather Jr. after the latter's victory over Gregorio Vargas on March 18, 2000.

2000: Trainer for Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Roger Mayweather became the trainer for his nephew, Floyd Mayweather Jr., in 2000.

April 8, 2006: Incident at Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Zab Judah

Roger Mayweather was involved in an altercation during the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Zab Judah fight on April 8, 2006, leading to his ejection and subsequent suspension.