Floyd Mayweather Jr. was recently inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Moreover, the former champ was overcome with emotion while accepting the honor.
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Mayweather was inducted as a part of the class of 2021. Notably, the ceremonies in 2020 and 2021 did not materialize due to the pandemic. Additionally, Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Laila Ali, Wladimir Klitschko, and Andre Ward were also inducted during the event.
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LAS VEGAS – MAY 01: (L-R) Floyd Mayweather, Sr. and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. attend the official Mayweather afterparty at Studio 54 at MGM Grand on May 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
‘TBE’ fought back tears while accepting the honor. He mentioned that the Hall of Fame induction was the greatest thing he has achieved in his life. Mayweather also dedicated the honor to his father, Floyd Mayweather Sr. He said, “I want to thank the International Boxing Hall of Fame for giving me this. This right here is going to my dad because he deserves it.”
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Meanwhile, Ali comforted the emotionally overpowered Mayweather, providing him a much-deserved shoulder of support.
Boxing fans react to an emotional Floyd Mayweather
Boxing fans took to social media to share their thoughts on Floyd Mayweather’s emotional reaction.
He's crying for uncle Roger for sure
User @Fabian6915 mentioned that Mayweather might have cried while reminiscing about his uncle Roger Mayweather.
But, many users were not too kind with their comments. A few users mentioned that Mayweather cried because he was asked to read. However, one of the users further added that the fact that Mayweather shows emotions reveals a lot more about his character. Moreover, the user also drew comparisons to his image of ‘Money’ Mayweather.
Meanwhile, a lot of users felt that Mayweather’s victory was well deserved.
Love him or hate him, he was an incredible fighter. We’ll deserved HOF
User @DonMateoRamirez mentioned that irrespective of the love or hate, Mayweather deserved his Hall of Fame induction.
Gotta respect the passion, one of the best
Meanwhile, a few users mentioned that Mayweather deserves respect for his contributions to the sport.
Forever a legend 👏
Moreover, a few users also mentioned that Mayweather is one of the living legends of boxing.
Additionally, user @ElBossHogg also emphasized Mayweather’s hard work and sheer dedication to boxing.
Damn I swear some people hate to see a winner do good at what the individual does in their entire career like why the hate is so heavy. 🫡 money Mayweather u did it your way
However, user @Reggie95263928 was quick to point out the unnecessary hate that Mayweather was receiving.
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