Prior to this fight, Mayweather was being called by several boxing writers as "The Mexican assassin" due to his numerous wins over Mexican fighters during the last few years. "The best fight with Roger was when he beat Sammy Serrano in Puerto Rico," Reid said. Thanks for signing up! "He wasn't doing very well over the last couple of years," said former two-time world titleholder Jessie Vargas, whom Mayweather used to train. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Bivol keeps winning and moving up; Haney earns top 10 spot, A megafight is set: Here's what's at stake when Gervonta Davis faces Ryan Garcia in April, Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials, 2013 BWAA Nat Fleischer Award winner for excellence in boxing journalism. On November 28, 1986, Mayweather beat Sammy Fuentes for the WBC Continental Americas lightweight title. Former two-time world champion Roger Mayweather died on Wednesday at the age of 58. FightHype.com was recently caught up with undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather, who spoke to us about his concern regarding the health of his unc. Now he can finally rest in peace. One day when I was flipping through channels and I came upon this channel showing different reptiles, and they were showing the black mamba, one of the most deadly snakes in the world. The good thing is he'll no longer be suffering because I know his health, his condition wasn't very good. Roger also had legal issues outside the ring through the years, including a 2009 incident in which he allegedly attacked Melissa St. Vil, a female boxer he trained. Former two-time world champion Roger Mayweather died on Wednesday at the age of 58. Mayweather Jr. isa perfect 50-0 in his boxing career. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roger Mayweather was a two-division boxing world champion, winning world titles at super featherweight and super lightweight while earning 59 wins in a nearly 20-year career that included notable fights against Julio Cesar Chavez and Pernell Whitaker, amongst many others. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Roger Mayweather reposted a message from Mayweather Productions that reads, When Judah fouled Mayweather hard twice near the end of the 10th round, Roger Mayweather entered the ring and got into a scuffle with Zabs father and trainer, Yoel Judah. He just did it out of his heart. :http://goo.gl/vnzI. He won the World Boxing Association junior lightweight title in 1983 with an eighth-round knockout of Samuel Serrano; in 1987, he earned the World Boxing Council junior welterweight title with a sixth-round knockout of Ren Arredondo. He was also a two-weight world champion, having won the WBA and lineal super featherweight titles in 1983 and 1984, as well as the WBC light welterweight title in 1987 and 1989. Last updated on 18 March 202018 March 2020.From the section Boxing. Roger was at the center of an infamous incident during Floyd Jr.'s challenge of junior welterweight world titlist Zab Judah in 2006 in Las Vegas. Roger had been in declining health for years. 3,5 rating based on 183 ratings. He went straight for Roger and threw a punch, igniting a melee in the ring and a near-riot inside the Thomas & Mack Center. He was in his corner for some of the most memorable and important moments in boxing history. Ses revenus de carrire dans et hors de la boxe ont totalis environ 1,1 milliard de dollars. Mayweather died on March 17, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada at age 58, after years of deteriorating health. He was a two-division world champion, having held the WBA and The Ring super featherweight titles from 1983 to 1984, and the WBC light welterweight title from 1987 to 1989. Judah's father and trainer, Yoel Judah, entered the ring and swung at Roger. Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Bramble disqualified after corner entered the ring too early. [7], Mayweather was arrested in August 2009 in Las Vegas for allegedly attacking one of his former boxers, female boxer Melissa St. Vil. Roger Mayweather, a former professional boxer and trainer to his nephew Floyd Mayweather Jr., has died at the age of 58.Representatives for Floyd Mayweather confirmed the news to TheWrap on Tuesday. Chvez was still undefeated at the time, and with a 630 record, he was becoming a legend. Early this morning (March 19th), the boxing champ posted photos of Roger Mayweather on social media, paying homage. Whitaker won by unanimous decision (UD). Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. It comes after a long battle with diabetes. Roger Mayweather, Uncle and Trainer of Floyd, Dies at 58, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/sports/roger-mayweather-dead.html. As a trainer, he guided his nephew to wins over Ricky Hatton and Oscar de la Hoya. Mayweather (59-13, 35 KOs), known as the "Black Mamba," won his first world title in 1983, claiming the WBA junior lightweight belt by eighth-round knockout of Serrano. We are thankful for all the love and well-wishes we have already received as word traveled about Roger's passing. In his next bout, on March 28, 1987, Mayweather fought against Pernell Whitaker for the WBC-NABF lightweight title. We continue to share our thoughts and prayers with the Mayweather family. Mayweather Jr.'s boxing record stood at 50-0 (27 KO wins) after his last professional fight on August 26, 2017 . [AUDIO] Lil Kims Baby Daddy Says Couple Expecting A Boy + Denies Break-Up Rumors: Thats my wife.: Beyonce, Behind the Scenes of L'Oreal Ad: Basketball Wives Tami Roman Returns to Twitter, Im mentally rejuvenated..: [VIDEO] 50 Cent Brings Out Eminem @ #SXSW, Watch the Full 60 Minute Show: [Exclusive] Church Pew Hustlin :: Is LisaRaye Dating A Well-Known Pastor? I know he was very outspoken, but he was also very generous. We thank you all for the outpouring of love and support during this time. He did not specify the cause, but said his uncles health was failing him for several years. Roger Mayweather had a number of long-term health problems, including diabetes. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is reacting to the tragic passing of his uncle, Roger Mayweather. 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Roger Mayweather (April 24, 1961 - March 17, 2020) [2] was an American boxing trainer and former professional boxer who competed from 1981 to 1999. After Mayweather moved up to the light welterweight division, he fought against WBC light welterweight champion, Rene Arredondo, on November 12, 1987. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. He had posted a heartfelt message for her on Instagram. 01.08.2022. Black Mamba died on Tuesday aged 58. Floyd Mayweather is his nephew. "He didn't even say anything to me about what he did. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "My uncle was one of the most important people in my life inside and outside of the ring," said Mayweather, who is still grieving from the loss of his children's mother Josie Harris. Floyd Mayweather Sr. lives with a rare medical condition that results in him suffering horrendous bouts of pain. The New York Times contributed reporting. Less than three weeks later, he defeated Marco Antonio Ramirez by TKO in round three. May he rest in peace without any suffering. Suraj Alva. Mayweather's final bout was a majority decision victory over Javier Francisco Mendez on May 8, 1999. Floyd Mayweather, quien se retir del boxeo invicto en 2017, dijo el viernes que quiere seguir los pasos de su fallecido to Roger y convertirse en un entrenador exitoso. Under Roger's guidance Floyd Mayweather Jr. became one of the biggest names in the sport of boxing and one of the pound for pound greats. Roger Mayweather was born on April 24, 1961, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Feel like getting on touch or staying upto date with out latest news and updates? Roger Mayweather, who was a world champion boxer in two weight classes but became better known as the trainer of his nephew Floyd Mayweather Jr., died on Tuesday in Las Vegas. He seemed like he was homeless, [and Roger] walked by and gave him $20 and kept walking," Vargas said. Roger Mayweather became embroiled in a controversy when Floyd Mayweather Jr. was fighting Zab Judah on April 8, 2006. The Mayweathers were one of boxings most celebrated families: Rogers brothers, Floyd Sr. and Jeff, who survive him, were also professional fighters, and Floyd Jr., who won world titles in multiple weight classes, was named fighter of the decade by the Boxing Writers Association of America in 2010. Are you changing or what?' He had said that his uncle Roger Mayweather had lost a lot of memory from the sport of boxing. Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas lightweight title. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Roger Mayweather died on Tuesday, aged 58, following years of ill health. Floyd Mayweather is fighting this weekend, but the boxing legend didn't seem too fazed about the bout . "My uncle was one of the most important people in my life inside and outside of the ring," Floyd Mayweather Jr. said in a statement, just days after the death of Josie Harris, his former longtime girlfriend and the mother of three of his children. Floyd Mayweather, along with the boxing world, mourns the death today of his uncle, former world champion and legendary trainer Roger Mayweather. He said, 'Yes, I learned a lot from you and just wanted to thank you.' The sad loss came just days after the mother of three of Floyds children, Josie Harris was found dead. He held that job until early 1998, when Floyd Mayweather Sr. was released from prison and took over. Floyd said.[10][11]. When Floyd Mayweather Jr. turned pro in 1996, Roger Mayweather turned his attention away from his own competitive boxing career and focused more on being the younger Mayweather's trainer. He faced many notable opponents during his 18-year career, including Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. (twice), Pernell Whitaker, Kostya Tszyu, Livingstone Bramble, Rafael Pineda, Vinny Pazienza, Rocky Lockridge and Samuel Serrano. Floyd Mayweather, along with the boxing world, mourns the death today of his uncle, former world champion and legendary trainer Roger Mayweather, after a long battle with diabetes. In his statement, Floyd Mayweather further added that Roger Mayweather meant the world to him, his father Floyd Sr., his uncle Jeff, everyone in and around the Mayweather Boxing Gym and the entire boxing world. Mayweather's ex-girlfriend and mother of his three kids, Josie Harris, died over a week ago. It is currently Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:19 am All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST] 1960 DIED 2020 ROGER MAYWEATHER OBITUARY Roger Mayweather was a legendary boxing trainer who trained his nephew, boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweather was an excellent boxer. The top tier of the arena was as reportedly closed, and even . Mayweather made four successful title defenses before he encountered Mexican champion Julio Csar Chvez again on May 13, 1989. Mayweather defeated Eduardo Montes for the IBO light welterweight title by third-round KO on May 28, 1994. Floyd Mayweather's uncle Roger Mayweather died Tuesday at the age of 58. He was a world champion in two weight classes before working with his nephew, who was named fighter of the decade in 2010. FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. FIRST WORDS ON THE PASSING OF UNCLE ROGER MAYWEATHER & JOSIE HARRIS #boxing #floydmayweather Subscribe join the fam! The entire boxing world. RELATED: Floyd Mayweather's ex-girlfriend, mother of children found dead, "We are thankful for all the love and well-wishes we have already received as word traveled about Roger's passing," said Mayweather. 2023 RING TV LIVE. He didn't think I had seen it, and he didn't even mention it. Roger Mayweather, a two-time world champion who also found success as a trainer, died Tuesday after years of declining health and complications from diabetes. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. FLOYD MAYWEATHER'S uncle and former trainer Roger has died at the age of just 58. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. he fired his dad and replaced him with his uncle Roger Mayweather. Near the conclusion of the tenth round, Judah hit Mayweather with a left hand that was clearly below the belt and followed up with a right-handed rabbit punch. Nonetheless, Mayweather led on all three judges' scorecards before he beat Serrano by TKO in round eight and effectively ended Serrano's career.[5].