Every human being on earth, rich or poor, fat or thin, has regrets. And the same goes for one of the greatest fighters to ever enter the squared circle. floyd mayweather jr.. No, I'm not talking about a specific battle! No, I'm not talking about a business deal! And no! It's not about making expensive purchases.
What really matters is “Money” Mayweather's relationship with his father. floyd mayweather senior. His father and son boxing duo failed to see eye to eye many times throughout his life. Whether it's an argument that saw the boxing legend's son kick his father out of his estate or a feud that escalated with vitriolic public comments, Mayweather Jr. and Sr. have always found themselves at odds. . When he appeared in an interview in India, zoom tv On March 19, Mayweather publicly expressed regret about the conflict with his father.
Despite regrets, Floyd Mayweather stands by his decision
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It was Mayweather Sr. who sparked boxing in his grown son, starting something that would eventually lead to Mayweather becoming a huge hit. However, it was not without its problems. In 1992, Mayweather's hectic lifestyle caught up with him. He was sentenced to five and a half years in prison on drug charges.
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This led to young Mayweather Jr. training with his uncle. roger mayweather. After he was released from prison, he returned to training Mayweather Sr. However, the “money” returned to Roger before that happened. Victor Ortiz Fight. It was a decision that caused a rift between father and son. So when the interview host asked Mayweather about his regrets in life, he said: “I regret quarreling with my father.When my father and I collided, we [couldn’t] Make eye contact at that particular point. ”
However, Mayweather still spoke highly of his father. He told the host: “My father is a very wonderful man and a very beautiful man.” Furthermore, he added: “When I was younger, I think I made the best decision, because if I hadn't made that decision, I probably wouldn't be where I am today. So it was a good decision.”
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Nevertheless, he never chose, despite achieving an unparalleled level of success thanks to his decisions at the time. “Money than true love for children, mother and father. Because once [the person’s] Once someone is gone, you can't get them back. ” Although the father-son duo managed to leave their past differences behind, their past was quite different from their present.
'Money' Mayweather confronts Mayweather Sr.
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It was 2011, and Mayweather Jr. and his father had to be separated by people as Money was just days away from fighting Victor Ortiz. The exchange started out as a small thing, but quickly escalated into an all-out brawl in Mayweather's gym, which was caught on camera by then-boxing broadcaster HBO.
During the argument, Mayweather Sr. claimed he was the one who helped develop Junior's skills. In response, Junior said: “Nobody can train if they are locked up. [Roger] My trainer is here! Jealousy won't get you anywhere. ” The father was angry at this comment and said: “What kind of jealousy? Who's jealous?” He claims to be the best.
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It's been years since Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his father were at odds. Much to the relief of his fans, their relationship has remained stable throughout. But what do you think of Mayweather's remarks?
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