‘They Knew I Was Special’ GOAT Boxer Floyd Mayweather Talks About His Childhood as He Sits With Yankees Legend Alex Rodriguez

Former Yankee shortstop and third baseman, Alex Rodriguez, is one of the most successful athletes in the world. In addition to his magnificent career in the ballpark, his triumph as an entrepreneur has made him an influential and inspirational personality in America. Henceforth, he discusses various things with influential people. Having said that, one of them is none other than the legendary boxer, Floyd Mayweather. The legend bowed out of the ring with a perfect 50-0 record.

A-Rod and Mayweather together are two successful sportsmen both, in the ballpark and the ring, respectively. In an interview from 2022, A-Rod and Mayweather sat together to discuss about Mayweather’s childhood.

What Was Floyd Mayweather?s Response to Alex Rodriguez?

How important are your immediate environment and the surrounding people while growing up? In a talk with Midnyte Hustle, A-Rod spoke about people doubting an individual’s ability when they are 10 years old. He said, “Now one guy was smart, but there were a lot of people who didn’t believe in you. I guarantee you that.”?In a prompt matter, Floyd Mayweather responded, “No, they did.”

Taken aback and pleasantly shocked, A-Rod said to Mayweather, “I’ve never heard anyone at 10 say that a 100% of people thought that you’re going to be the greatest boxer of all time.”?Humbly, Mayweather replied, “I didn’t say the greatest boxer of all time at 10. I just said that they knew I was something special.”

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A-Rod’s said, “Well, that’s different, that’s the METAVERSE,” whichportrayed his surprise at Mayweather’s remark. More significantly, Mayweather’s response casts a spotlight on the importance of a positive and healthy environment for an individual’s success while growing up.

A-Rod and Floyd Mayweather – outside the realm of sports

Mayweather and A-Rod are one of the wealthiest athletes in the world. Their net worth ranges around $500 million and $350 million, respectively. That being said, their interaction is not limited solely to this interview. In addition to featuring in multiple podcasts, both of them have invested in CGI Merchant – an investment group based in Miami. Analogous to that, CGI Merchant purchased the Trump Hotel in DC for an unbelievable $375 million.

Ranging from an interesting moment from Mayweather’s childhood to a business investment together, A-Rod and Mayweather’s partnership has been uniquely interesting. Do you want to see more of this partnership?

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