Who Did Floyd Mayweather Lose To In Olympics?
Floyd Mayweather has achieved incredible success, far beyond what most can imagine. He gained fame and fortune, capturing 15 major world championships across divisions and finally retiring with an undefeated record. He also set records for pay-per-view sales and is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. However, before reaching these heights, he encountered numerous challenges early in his career, including a loss in the Olympic Games.
The 47-year-old holds an undefeated professional boxing record of 50-0. Despite his undefeated record, he faced defeat in the Olympics. Mayweather lost to Serafim Todorov of Bulgaria by a points decision (9–10), earning a bronze medal. The referee initially raised Mayweather’s hand and later declared Todorov as the winner. Although the U.S. team did protest against the decision, the result remained controversial for many fans. Also, he was seen crying after his loss in the Olympics.
Moreover, ‘Money Mayweather’ also had an impressive amateur record of 84 wins and 8 losses. Despite this setback, Mayweather proved himself as a tough fighter early in his career. When he transitioned to professional boxing, he went on to defeat notable boxers like Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez, Oscar De La Hoya, and many more.
A Look At Floyd Mayweather’s Net Worth
Mayweather Jr. is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world. A large portion of his wealth comes from his lucrative boxing matches, including the “Fight of the Century” against Manny Pacquiao, which reportedly earned him around $250 million, and his crossover clash with Conor McGregor, which reportedly netted him $300 million.
Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth to be around $400 million. However, throughout his career, he has accumulated over $1.1 billion in earnings, making him the highest-earning fighter in boxing history.
Floyd Mayweather has been a dominant force in the world of sports, remaining at the top of Forbes‘ list of the highest-paid athletes from 2010 to 2019. During this decade-long span, he generated an impressive $915 million in earnings, making him the only boxer to achieve such a remarkable feat. Moreover, after retiring from professional boxing, Mayweather has continued to participate in exhibition matches, which fans enjoy.
Floyd Mayweather’s Exhibition Boxing Journey
Mayweather mentioned it would be his ‘last fight’ before facing McGregor in a professional boxing match. After defeating McGregor, ‘Money Mayweather’ stepped away from professional boxing in August 2017 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. This was a heartbreaking moment for fans. However, this wasn’t the end of Mayweather’s boxing journey.
After retiring in 2017, fans had the chance to see ‘TBE’ back in the ring on December 31, 2018. Mayweather faced Nasukawa in a three-round exhibition boxing match at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. He knocked down Nasukawa three times, securing a TKO win in the first round.
Despite this dominant victory, Mayweather didn’t consider returning to his professional career and instead continued his exhibition boxing journey.
Floyd Mayweather Vs. Logan Paul: Exhibition Showdown
After his first exhibition fight, Mayweather sought new challenges in his continued boxing journey, taking on notable stars like Logan Paul, Deji Olatunji, and John Gotti III. However, his toughest challenge came against YouTuber-turned-WWE star Paul due to the significant size difference between the two fighters.
Despite this disadvantage, Mayweather remained composed and held his ground against Paul. The fight lasted the full eight rounds, and no winner was declared. In his post-fight conference, Mayweather praised Paul for his performance and mentioned that he was tough.
Not stopping there, ‘TBE’ accepted a fight against John Gotti III, a professional MMA fighter turned boxer. However, during their bout, an unexpected turn of events led to a brawl in the 6th round, with members of both teams invading the ring. This resulted in the fight being declared a no-contest.
However, on August 24, 2024, he will again face John Gotti III again, generating excitement as fans anticipate seeing the legendary boxer back in the ring for another exhibition bout. Can the 47-year-old legend secure a win against Gotti III? The outcome remains to be seen.
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