Floyd Mayweather is a retired American boxer. Mayweather ended his almost two decade professional career undefeated with a 49-0 record when he hung up his gloves for good in September 2015 after defeating Andre Berto. Rumors swirl about a potential comeback to fight Conor McGregor. He is the highest paid boxer in history and was the highest paid athlete for several years. He broke the pay-per-view record for his 2015 fight against Manny Pacquiao. Fans call him The Best Ever, or T.B.E. Over the course of his career, Mayweather competed in four different weight classes and took home six ESPYs. Before turning pro, his titles included the Golden Gloves (1993, 1994, and 1996) and the 1996 Olympic bronze medal. Mayweather was partnered with pro Karina Smirnoff on Season Five of “Dancing With the Stars,” but was eliminated in the early rounds of the competition. The Money Team is a lifestyle brand inspired by Mayweather. Mayweather was born on February 24, 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan as Floyd Joy Sinclair to parents Floyd, Sr. and Deborah. Boxing is in his genes. His dad and uncles also stepped into the ring. Mayweather has never been married, but had a broken engagement to Shantel Jackson. He has four children from two previous relationships – sons Koraun and Zion and daughter Jirah with Josie Harris – and – daughter Iyanna with Melissia Brim. Mayweather served jail time for domestic violence and harassment. He resides in Las Vegas.
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