“Floyd Owes, and Is Aware of It, a Lot of Successes to His Uncle”: 3 Years After His Tragic Death, Forgotten Photo of Late Legend Roger Mayweather Takes Boxing World Down Memory Lane
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Floyd Mayweather is not the only boxer hailing from his family. The undefeated boxer had it in his DNA to achieve the feat he did in his career. He adopted his name from Floyd Mayweather Sr. who competed in the sport from 1973 to 1990. In addition, his uncle, Jeff Mayweather is a former Super featherweight boxing champion. Not to mention, another uncle of his, Roger Mayweather is a former 2 division world champion.
However, Roger Mayweather passed away 3 years ago, in 2020. The former champion was 58 years old when he passed away due to declining health and complications from diabetes. His death shocked many in the boxing world including. ‘TBE,’ who was also coached by him.
In a recent turn of events, a forgotten photo of the late legend resurfaced online. And many fans have intriguing takes on how the world’s richest boxer owes him a lot. However, there were many other fans who did not have kind words for him, to say the least.
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A resurfaced picture of Roger Mayweather leaves the boxing world in splits
The picture was posted by @BoxingHistory on Twitter in which the legend appears to be shadowboxing himself in the ring. The picture is a great insight into his life during his prime. The post stated, “Roger Mayweather, aka “Black Mamba,” 1980s two-division champion later known for training his nephew Floyd Mayweather, shadowboxes for some media members.”
Here are some intriguing fan reactions:
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A fan thinks Roger Mayweather was a phenomenal boxer and a resilient one. His wisdom was passed on to, ‘TBE,’ and the richest boxer should be grateful for the same.
All his losses, health consequences of battles and hard moments in the ring became an invaluable experience which was transferred to his nephew. I believe Floyd owes and is aware of a lot his successes to his uncle.
— blackbird014 (@blackbird0141) September 13, 2023
Meanwhile, one fan makes a comparison between them to Roman greats.
Roger/Floyd is like Phillip/Alexander
— For Your Eyes Only (@4YourEyesOwnLee) September 13, 2023
Another fan was simply awestruck to see the image.
Such a good photo
— Diego Lopez for now (@Nihilift) September 13, 2023
However, on the contrary, one fan felt his legacy is only confined to being defeated by Juilo Ceaser Chavez.
That was ABSOLUTELY TAMED AND DESTROYED by the great JULIO CESAR CHÁVEZ
— Alejandro Burr (@vipscafe25) September 12, 2023
Lastly, along similar lines, another fan made a similar kind of claim.
Also known for getting KO’d by Rocky Lockridge
— Larkin (@My_comments_R) September 13, 2023
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Edited by:
Arijit Saha