Floyd Mayweather Jr. – Athlete Profile
Professional Boxer | Five-Division World Champion
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an undefeated former professional boxer who won world championships in five weight divisions, from super featherweight to super welterweight. He finished his professional career with a perfect 50-0 record, including 27 knockouts, becoming one of boxing’s most accomplished multi-division champions.
Mayweather captured his first world title in 1998 by defeating Genaro Hernández for the WBC super featherweight championship. Over the following two decades, he added major championships at lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight and super welterweight.
Known for his defensive technique, precision counterpunching and ability to adapt to different opponents, Mayweather defeated champions including Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, Canelo Álvarez and Manny Pacquiao. His final official professional bout came in 2017, when he defeated Conor McGregor by technical knockout in the 10th round.
Watch Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s Notable Fights
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fast Facts
- Born: February 24, 1977 (age 49), Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
- Nickname: Money, Pretty Boy
- Professional Record: 50-0 (27 knockouts)
- World Championships: Won titles in five weight divisions: super featherweight, lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight and super welterweight.
- World Title Fight Record: 26-0
- Notable Victories: Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Álvarez, Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley.
- Olympic Achievement: Bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
- Hall of Fame: International Boxing Hall of Fame, Class of 2021 (inducted in 2022).
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Championships by Weight Division
| Weight Division | Major World Titles | First Won |
| Super Featherweight | WBC | 1998 |
| Lightweight | WBC | 2002 |
| Super Lightweight | WBC | 2005 |
| Welterweight | IBF, WBC, WBA, WBO | 2006 |
| Super Welterweight | WBC, WBA | 2007 |
| Professional Record | 50-0 |
| Wins by Knockout | 27 |
| World Title Fight Record | 26-0 |
| Professional Career | 1996-2017 |
| World Championship Divisions | 5 |
Mayweather won WBC championships in all five of his world-title weight divisions, making the organization central to his championship career. See our WBC Title Holders list for more championship history.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Notable Fights on Video
Floyd Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya (2007)
Mayweather defeated Oscar De La Hoya by split decision to capture the WBC super welterweight championship, becoming a five-division world champion.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Álvarez (2013)
Mayweather defeated the previously unbeaten Canelo Álvarez by majority decision in a super welterweight championship unification bout contested at a 152-pound catchweight.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (2015)
Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision in a major welterweight title unification fight.
