Best fights of Floyd Mayweather Sr.
Over 16 years as a professional, Floyd Mayweather Sr. has compiled a 28-6-1 (17) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Floyd Mayweather Sr. loses to Marlon Starling in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 26, 1985 Floyd Mayweather Sr. fought Marlon Starling for the IBF-USBA welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Sr. was 32 years old with a record of 28-4-1, and Starling was 25 with a record of 32-3. Both Sr. and Starling were coming off a loss. Sr. lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Starling.
2. Floyd Mayweather Sr. KOs Ernie Wicher
On April 29, 1975 Floyd Mayweather Sr. faced Ernie Wicher. Sr. was 22 years old with a record of 2-0, and Wicher was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sr. was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Sr. stopped Ernie Wicher via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Floyd Mayweather Sr. KOs Agapito Ramirez
On March 24, 1982 Floyd Mayweather Sr. faced Agapito Ramirez. Sr. was 29 years old with a record of 22-3, and Ramirez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sr. was on a 3-fight winning streak. Sr. stopped Agapito Ramirez via KO in the 6th round.
4. Floyd Mayweather Sr. KOs Freddie Jones
On May 25, 1976 Floyd Mayweather Sr. faced Freddie Jones. Sr. was 23 years old with a record of 7-1, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sr. was on a 3-fight winning streak. Sr. stopped Freddie Jones via KO in the 3rd round.
5. Floyd Mayweather Sr. KOs Calvin Porter
On October 26, 1983 Floyd Mayweather Sr. faced Calvin Porter. Sr. was 31 years old with a record of 27-3-1, and Porter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sr. was on a 4-fight winning streak. Sr. stopped Calvin Porter via TKO in the 8th round.
6. Floyd Mayweather Sr. KOs Jose Baret
On June 10, 1983 Floyd Mayweather Sr. faced Jose Baret. Sr. was 30 years old with a record of 26-3-1, and Baret was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sr. was on a 3-fight winning streak. Sr. stopped Jose Baret via TKO in the 8th round.
7. Floyd Mayweather Sr. KOs CJ Faison
On May 8, 1975 Floyd Mayweather Sr. faced CJ Faison. Sr. was 22 years old with a record of 3-0, and Faison was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sr. was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Sr. stopped CJ Faison via KO in the 3rd round.
8. Floyd Mayweather Sr. KOs Ron Pettigrew in their 2nd fight
On June 11, 1977 Floyd Mayweather Sr. faced Ron Pettigrew. It was their second meeting. Sr. was 24 years old with a record of 11-1, and Pettigrew was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sr. was on a 7-fight winning streak. Sr. stopped Ron Pettigrew via KO in the 7th round.
9. Floyd Mayweather Sr. KOs Greg Harper
On April 16, 1983 Floyd Mayweather Sr. faced Greg Harper. Sr. was 30 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Harper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sr. was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sr. stopped Greg Harper via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Floyd Mayweather Sr. KOs Greg Netter
On February 19, 1983 Floyd Mayweather Sr. faced Greg Netter. Sr. was 30 years old with a record of 24-3-1, and Netter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sr. was coming off a win. Sr. stopped Greg Netter via KO in the 3rd round.