“May His Soul Rest In Peace”: Teofimo Lopez Pays Tribute to Floyd Mayweather’s Late Uncle With Legendary Trainer’s Iconic Dialogue

Teofimo Lopez has revived one of boxing’s most iconic sayings of all time. Uttered by Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s late uncle, Roger Mayweather, the quote has on multiple occasions been invoked by fighters like Regis Prograis and Nate Diaz.

Roger Mayweather, a boxing legend, left an undeniable mark as a two-weight world champion and revered trainer. Renowned for his prowess in the ring, he shaped the careers of numerous boxing greats, including his nephew, Floyd Mayweather Jr. His strategic brilliance and unique persona cemented his legacy as an iconic figure in combat sports. Apart from his boxing savviness and brilliance as a trainer, he was also known for saying some of the most profound things, some of which still echo today.

Teofimo Lopez remembers Roger’s iconic line

In an X post, Lopez remembered the legendary boxer who passed away in March 2020 after his health kept deteriorating over the years. ‘The Takeover’ wrote, “May his soul rest in peace #RogerMayweather.” In the heartwarming homage, Lopez also remembered Roger’s iconic line, reiterating it in his post: “Most people don’t know sh*t about boxing.”

In the video montage shared by Lopez, the then-young Rogers states, “Most people don’t know boxing. At all. Period.” Appearing with his brother Jeff, the fighter then goes on to describe the leading men of the sport at the time.

Years later, in 2012, a reporter from ES News asked Roger the reason why the saying became so famous. He was then quizzed if he still stood by the sentence. Answering the question, he explained, “Most people don’t. I am not saying everybody don’t. But most people don’t. Boxing, how you learn, boxing is how you learn over time. You don’t learn boxing in one day…”

Roger Mayweather was the biggest Mayweather name in boxing until his nephew, Floyd Junior, took over the mantle. After being a junior lightweight and junior welterweight titlist, he finally hung his gloves in the year 1999. In the wake of his retirement, he was instrumental in training Floyd Mayweather. Often seen ringside in the early fights that ‘Money’ took, Roger remained a raging name in the boxing community until his last breath.

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When the time came to inform the world of his passing, his trainee, who had reached the prime of his career, in a statement wrote, “My uncle was one of the most important people in my life inside and outside of the ring.” Roger’s imprint on the sport, Mayweather’s life, and the community remain poignant. His catchphrase is a part of that personality he left behind.

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