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Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr, is an American boxer, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1977. Widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, he is undefeated as a professional (49-0) and is a five-division world champion. Mayweather won fifteen world titles and the lineal championship in four different weight classes (twice at welterweight).

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16 Jun, 2017

Mayweather: McGregor’s ‘a hell of a competitor’

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In his first interview since his fight with McGregor is announced, Mayweather pays tribute to his opponent.

McGregor is a tough competitor. People all around the world demanded this fight, so I had to give the people what they wanted to see. They asked for this fight, I was retired but they wanted me back. I’m back. Both parties are very happy. He’s very happy, I’m very happy and I can’t wait. … Believe in Conor … he’s a hell of a competitor.

28 Aug, 2017

Sugar Ray Leonard praises McGregor’s ‘boxing talent’

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On his way home from the fight, Leonard talks about McGregor:

An incredible night of boxing…Very impressed with McGregor. Quite surprised how he held on, how he exhibited boxing talent…He held his own…McGregor, keep your chin up.