Floyd Mayweather Sr.

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Floyd Mayweather Sr. is the current boxing trainer for Oscar de la Hoya. He is also the father and former trainer of four division champion Floyd Jr. Floyd Sr. was a 1970s–1980s welterweight contender and is remembered for once having fought Sugar Ray Leonard. Floyd Sr. is known for his defensive ability as well as his overall knowledge of boxing strategy and is credited for teaching his son the defensive skills that make him a champion.

Floyd is also the senior member of the Mayweather boxing clan. Younger brother Roger was WBC super featherweight (130lb) and super lightweight (140 lb) champion and was known for his offensive skills. The youngest brother, Jeff, held the IBO super featherweight title.

Mayweather Sr.'s boxing record was 30-6-1 (20 KOs).