Your destination for the best boxing news, videos and live streams! Hamed was only 21 when he became the world champion by beating Steve Robinson in September 1995; two days later, Oasis released their album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? It was during his days coming up as a boxer that he earned the nickname "Pretty Boy" for managing to avoid any cuts or damage to his face. It is true Hamed looked awful that night. [14] The fight was also for the International Boxing Organization World featherweight title. Where's Shia LaBeouf? Mayweather became the first U.S. Olympian since 1996 to win a world title. Sean Ingle in The Guardian on Hamed's record.[8]. Mena Massoud and Paddy Considine will star in the film. [4] He held multiple featherweight world championships, including the WBO title from 1995 to 2000; the IBF title in 1997; and the WBC title from 1999 to 2000. In his orthodox defensive stance Mayweather often utilizes the shoulder roll, an old-school boxing tech Mayweather has an amateur record of 848 and won national Golden Gloves championships in 1993 (at 106 lb), 1994 (at 114 lb), and 1996. 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Hamed is ranked the best British featherweight of all time by BoxRec. Mayweather defeated Cotto in a unanimous decision. Records Hes a boxer that had awesome, superb defense. On a scale of 1-10, I would say he was 9.5 or 10 defensively. This is an undeniably great boxer whose greatness has been inextricably tied to his undefeated record. [41], Hamed left prison on 4 September 2006 after serving 16 weeks, and was placed under Home Detention Curfew for the remainder of his sentence, monitored by an electronic tag. We fought again in the Olympic trails and thats where I beat him. THE RING SHOP (CLICK HERE). It will be directed by Rowan Athale, with Sylvester Stallone as an executive producer. Simply put, the sport of boxing would have a massive stain that would take an eternity to cleanse itself from. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a professional boxer. 73 notes. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. WebAmateur Career and Olympics. date. Floyd Mayweather once again holds the best record in boxing at 50-0 following a shock defeat for WBC strawweight champion Wanheng Menayothin in At the time, Mayweather announced the news on Facebook with a photo of him posing with his prodigy. Hamed's popularity grew, his unorthodox style winning a large fan base and his boxing antics generating a large group of detractors. As Mayweather prepares to fight Manny Pacquiao on May 2, Hale discussed the two years he spent with Mayweather during a pivotal time of the boxer's amateur career. December 19, 1998, Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida Titles: WBC junior lightweight, [Mayweather] is one of the greats, but when HBO offered the fight, I said, Who the hell is that? The boxer won his first 12 amateur bouts He fought from 1996 to 2015, with a one-fight comeback in 2017. (at 125 lb). Floyd has been heralded as one of the greatest boxers of our generation, if not, of all time. Hamed successfully retained his WBO title for the fifteenth and final time against Sanchez via a devastating fourth-round knockout. In late 2011, Mayweather reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Displaying his sharp defense and power, TBE won this clash pretty easily via PTS. Theres only one guy who had the blueprintand thats me (laughs. His amateur Tyson wearing the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight title belts. November 10, 2001, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California Titles: WBC junior lightweight, Floyd was the best defensive fighter that I have ever fought. [46], British boxing pundit Steve Bunce stated on 15 March 2008 edition of BBC panel show Fighting Talk that Hamed was the greatest British boxer of all time. Before the bout Hamed had correctly predicted he would win in round 1. The fight took place on Sept. 17, 2011, and Mayweather knocked out Ortiz in a bizarre finish that saw the former champ land two uncontested punches while Ortiz seemed to be apologizing for a headbutt. Floyd Mayweather Sr., his father, is a former welterweight contender who fought Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard. He certainly used his brain to win the fight. Photo by Gabriel Bouys Getty Images, SHANE MOSLEY He was successful as an amateur, building a record of 84-8 and collecting Golden Glove championships in 1993, 1994 and 1996. Turned pro: 1996 It would absolutely ruin Mayweather's legacy. But that disappeared when he didn't fight as regularly as he should have done, when he was cutting corners on his training. My thing was to go to him from the first bell, continue applying pressure and showing him I was there to fight every second of every round. In his first match at lightweight, Mayweather defeated Jose Luis Castillo to capture the WBC lightweight title in a 12-round contest. April 8, 2006, Thomas & Mack, Las Vegas Titles: IBF welterweight, His slickness and the way he is able to overcome things [makes him special]. He wont take any chances, he wont listen to the crowd and get himself riled up. He was flawless at not getting hit and I was relentless trying to do whatever I had to do to land my punches. But now that we're past the over-the-top antics anda stolen hat, there is still a fight that has to take place where actual punches will be exchanged. Jones turned professional in July [26] For years, Hamed did not confirm whether he had retired or not; there were talks of several fights in the UK and in the US, including Hamed's brother and manager, Riath, speaking to HBO about a potential fight with Michael Brodie. Andreas Hale is the senior editor for combat sports at The Sporting News. His last fight was watched by 11 million people on ITV. Muhammad Ali and Japanese pro wrestling legend Antonio Inoki battled to a draw in their special rules fight 45 years ago. No one was ever able to figure him out., Mayweather was forced to go 24 rounds with Marcos Maidana. [8] A headliner on both sides of the Atlantic, Dan Rafael of ESPN writes, "one of the biggest stars in the sport, the guy sold out arenas before his opponent was even named. MORE: What is the purse in the Mayweather vs. Paul fight? You cant avoid the speed. After police cleared the ring, Roger Mayweather was ejected from ringside. Hamed's boxing antics made him the new poster-boy for lighter-weight boxers and his charisma attracted a large number of fans. It just didn't work out for him from that point on. He made his presence known in his first fight against DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley. In 1977, he defeated Miguel Barreto to win the U.S. Championship Tournament. Floyd was able to get off the gun really quick, and while I felt like I was competing with him, I would have to say that he had the fastest hands of anyone that Ive fought. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Has a record of 3-2 (3 KO) in lineal title fights. Formerly at DAZN, Hale has written for various combat sports outlets, including The Ring, Sherdog, Boxing Scene, FIGHT, Champions and others. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; YouTube; Random; RSS; Early morning selfie. Hamed's first defence of both the WBO & IBF titles was a first-round KO of veteran British boxer and European champion Billy Hardy. [60], A film based on Hamed and his relationship with trainer Brendan Ingle was announced in 2023. In March 2000, before Mayweather's fight against Gregorio Vargas, the boxer fired his father, Floyd Sr., as manager and replaced him with James Prince. Any update on Floyds amateur record? His financial statistics are unparalleled with 26 pay-per-view fights generating 23,959,000 buys for a monster gross of $1,667,940,000. Floyd Joy Mayweather, Jr. (born Floyd Joy Sinclair; February 24, 1977) is an American retired professional boxer. Mayweather had an amateur record of 84 wins and 8 losses, and won national Golden Gloves championships in 1993 (at 106 lb), 1994 (at 114 lb), and 1996 (at 125 lb). I had Floyd early I had him but he was able to get out of that. Boxing News @BoxingNewsED #OnThisDay: Sugar Ray Leonard knocked out Floyd Mayweather: buff.ly/2LEl7Wt Mayweather's first amateur bout was in 1987, when he was 11-years-old. Before the fight, Hamed was a 3 to 1 betting favourite in Las Vegas. He had fast hands, good footwork and a defense that forced combos because his reflexes made it hard to catch him with one shot. The two fighters once again attempted to set up a fight following Mayweather's win over Ortiz and Pacquiao's win over Marquez, with Mayweather calling out Pacquiao on Twitter. His record is stellar: He has never lost a fight, posting 50 wins, including 27 KOs, and no losses. He put everything together and made the proper adjustments in all his fights. The man takes pride in keeping his "0" intact. ", "Are Prince Naseem Hamed's sons coming for his throne? Updated on 06/12/18. WebAfter losing his last amateur game to Bulgaria's Serafim Todorov in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Floyd Mayweather's amateur record tallied 84-6. Davis displayed two-fisted power, dazzling speed, accuracy and athleticism. "May Danny rest in eternal peace. I stood off him, and like any fighter will tell you, well ease into a fight. May 5, 2012, MGM Grand, Las Vegas Titles: WBA junior middleweight, He was so slippery in every moment of the fight. He knows how to use that ring; he knows how to move around., OSCAR DE LA HOYA Away from the circus of his family, Mayweather found peace and control in the ring. News that they responded to a call "regarding a report of an assault with a deadly weapon." Hamed fought in August 2000 against Augie Sanchez at Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States. April 20, 2002, MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada Titles: WBC lightweight At the end of training camp he was in the best shape of his life. At this time, the investigation is currently ongoing. In his career, Mayweather has won six world boxing championships in five different weight classes. Hamed's next defence was in Dublin against former two-time world featherweight title holder Manuel Medina. Results: As for Paul, he'll still be 0-1 even with a surprise KO,but would have "Bragging Rights" that would have a profound effect on the entire boxing industry. It seemed like every time I tried to land a big shot, he was already 10 steps ahead of me, and hes by far the best defensive fighter Ive faced. After dominating the bout and scoring a knockdown in round 5, Hamed won the title when the referee stopped the fight in round 8 after Robinson was caught with a left hook that dropped him spectacularly. Floyd is the total package. The previous time this happened was at the 1976 Summer Olympics, when the United States Olympic boxing team won five gold medals. It would blow the doors wide open for other non-boxers to challenge professionals in the most disrespectful way possible because "if Logan Paul could do it, why can't I?". Hes not a hard puncher, but he knows how to wear guys down. Among those fights was a run at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where Mayweather won bronze for the United States. He topped the Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists of the 50 highest-paid athletes in 2012 and 2013, then topped the Forbes list again in 2014 and 2015, making him the worlds highest-paid athlete. As Gatti bent forward late in the first round, Mayweather leaned on him and the referee said, Stop striking.. Weblvarez, Ring magazine's #1 ranked light middleweight and the unified WBA (Regular) and WBC champion, fought against Ring magazine's #1 pound-for-pound fighter, WBA [25] In a post-fight interview with Ian Darke, Hamed assured a quick return to the ring, which ultimately never happened. Mayweather was allowed to push back his reporting date until June 1, 2012 so he could fight on May 5. Paul, meanwhile, went the distance with Mayweather last June. Floyd Mayweather made an amateur ring walk for the very first time in 1993. ), SharkFest 2023: A guide to every new special for every kind of shark lover. It will be the first time that I will fight in another country. Floyds power was respectable, I think it was more his speed that was getting to me than his power. While he finished 84-6 as an amateur, Mayweather's pre-professional career ended on a bitter note. Mayweather's second post-retirement fight came against Shane Mosley, the WBA welterweight champion. The American was notoriously hard to get hold of and was better than anyone at keeping his opponents at arms length and avoiding being clipped. As a result, Mayweather has technically only ever been knocked down once in his 49-fight career. They were treated for "non-life-threatening injuries," however, the other victim, one adult, had "succumbed to his injuries at the scene.". Floyd Mayweather isn't going to mess up getting another bag of cash by playing around with Logan Paul. Those attributes led to him becoming a five-weight world titleholder from junior lightweight to junior middleweight and the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. [16], In late 1997 Hamed made his heavily hyped U.S. debut. At "Wrestlemania XXIV," Mayweather defeated The Big Show thanks to the aid of a pair of brass knuckles. All rights reserved. WebFloyd Mayweather Jr (Born 24th Feb 1977) is an active professional boxer from United States with a record of 50 Wins, 0 Losses, 0 Draws [12], Hamed is considered one of the most successful and influential British fighters. Ive got to get close. But that first lead left hook really took me by surprise. "[44], Moreover, commentators have pointed out that Hamed's ability should have propelled him to achievements that would have given him legendary status, but that his noted dislike of the long hard training camps and long periods away from his family hindered this. When it comes to every step, every angle, he knew it like he was walking in his house.