When a crisis strikes a sportsperson, he often finds support from his fraternity. 9-years-ago, basketball fame Paul George suffered a big injury that threatened to derail his career. When news of his devastating injury emerged, the fraternity rushed to his side. One among those well-wishers was the former welterweight champion, Floyd Mayweather.

Mayweather has often risen up to the occasion and been that ray of hope amidst clouds of uncertainty. Be it his stepping up in aid of victims of the recent Maui wildfires to being there by his pal’s side through his tribulations, the fighter is a name one can count on during situations of distress. The basketball player gave a similar testimony as he recounted his days at the hospital. In his days of distress, he found support in Mayweather, who made sure he would be taken care of.

A reflection of his kindness, Floyd Mayweather visited injured basketball player every day

It was 2014 and ‘Money’ Mayweather was preparing for his rematch against Marcos Maidana. It was then that the entire sports realm was shaken to its core. News emerged that LA Clippers star, Paul George, had suffered a massive injury that put his career in question. It was also informed that the player had incurred a gruesome open tibia-fibula fracture in his right leg during a Team USA scrimmage. This would leave him unable to enter the court for almost an entire year. In his one week at the hospital, George was supported by Mayweather who visited him every day.

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Remembering those days when he found immense support in Mayweather, PG said, “Shout out Floyd bro. Floyd is my guy. No bullshit. Floyd was there every day. He pulled up on me every day, and I was in the hospital for like a week, I wanna say. Bro, I saw Floyd every day.”

Further talking about how Mayweather knew how to make PG feel better, the LA Clippers’ fame said, “‘P you need anything?’ Bro, he’s bringing me soul food. Come in there, chop it with me, chop it up with my folks on like some real humble shit. Love Floyd for that.”

A Ray of Hope, Mayweather shines again

Often in a realm in which fighters usually fight for titles and shiny belts, Mayweather has surpassed this nomenclature. Today, when the world still grapples with the devastation left in the wake of the Maui wildfires, Mayweather was the one name that raised to the occasion to do what humanity does best: care for each other.

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The fighter sponsored the evacuation of 68 families from Maui to Honolulu. In order to make the situation easier for the displaced families, he also ensured they had proper accommodation, food, and clothing.

Floyd Mayweather will always shine brightly in the Hall of Fame for his boxing prowess. However, deeper and closer to everyone’s heart, the boxer holds a special place. His ability to further gauge where he is needed and be there at that very moment speaks a lot about the kind of person he is.

As his legacy in the boxing realm continues to be heard, his contributions to philanthropy cannot be further alienated, for this is what completes Floyd Mayweather’s story. What do you think of Mayweather’s contribution to society? Let us know in the comments section below.

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