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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Floyd Mayweather Jr. (born Floyd Joy Sinclair) |
| Nickname | "Money" Mayweather, "Pretty Boy" |
| Date of Birth | February 24, 1977 |
| Birth Place | Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing Record | 50 Wins, 0 Losses, 0 Draws, 27 Knockouts |
| Notable Wins | Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Canelo lvarez, Shane Mosley, Ricky Hatton, Juan Manuel Marquez |
| Titles Held | World titles in five weight classes (Super Featherweight, Lightweight, Light Welterweight, Welterweight, Light Middleweight) |
| Father | Floyd Mayweather Sr. (Former Welterweight Contender) |
| Uncles | Jeff Mayweather, Roger Mayweather (Both Former Professional Boxers) |
| Professional Debut | October 11, 1996 |
| Net Worth (Estimated) | Reportedly between $450 million - $1.2 billion |
| Key Strengths | Defensive Prowess, Ring Generalship, Speed, Accuracy, Counter-Punching |
| Manager | Al Haymon |
| Promotional Company | Mayweather Promotions |
| Website | Mayweather Promotions |
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