Floyd Mayweather Breaks Down on Stage After Induction Into Boxing Hall of Fame

Floyd Mayweather Breaks Down on Stage After Induction Into Boxing Hall of Fame

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
  • Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather was unable to fight off tears during his induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame
  • The 45-year-old took the time to pay tribute to his father, Floyd Sr, who he said played a central role in shaping his career
  • Mayweather's induction came after an illustrious career in the ring that saw him go undefeated in 50 matches
  • Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, and Canelo Alvarez are some of the boxing stars that the now-retired American boxer defeated

Emotions got the better of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather as he was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame.

The undefeated American boxer led three classes as they were honoured for their outstanding career in the ring.

Floyd Mayweather, WBC/WBA welterweight, MGM Grand Garden Arena. Photo by Al Bello.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. looks on while taking on Marcos Maidana during their WBC/WBA welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Photo by Al Bello.
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The Sun reports the three classes included that of 2020, 2021, and 2022, with the coronavirus pandemic leading to the postponement of the last two ceremonies.

According to the publication, Mayweather was joined by fellow icons Wladimir Klitschko and Andre Ward as three of the 2021 inductees.

Floyd Mayweather in tears after Hall of Fame induction

Mayweather, who has won every belt in his career across five divisions got emotional as he delivered his speech after he was honoured.

The 45-year-old took the time to pay tribute to his 69-year-old father Floyd Sr, who he said he owes to his illustrious career.

"I said that I wouldn't cry. This is unbelievable. This is one of the best days of my life," Mayweather said.
"I love my dad because without him this wouldn't be possible for me," he added.

Now retired, the 50-0 boxing legend won belts from super-featherweight all the way to light-middleweight.

His marquee victories came against the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, and Canelo Alvarez.

Floyd Mayweather trounces Don Moore during exhibition match

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Floyd Mayweather gave Don Moore a lesson in the art of the jab over eight rounds during an exhibition match on Saturday, May 21.

The Abu Dhabi match was Mayweather's third exhibition fight since his retirement as a professional boxer back in 2017.

The undefeated American boxer staged a masterclass during the bout before he knocked out Moore in the eighth round.

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