Undefeated boxing great, Floyd Mayweather has announced that he intends to become a trainer following an illustrious career.
Mayweather says he was inspired by his late uncle, Roger, and is now attempting to toe the same path by making his 14-year-old nephew under his wing as his protegé.
Mayweather posted a video on Instagram as he put his nephew Chris, through some boxing routines.
He said he would help the upcoming ones around him as he was similarly aided before he became a great champion.
“Due to the recent passing of my Uncle Roger, I’ve felt inspired to help those around me the same way they have been there for me throughout my boxing career,” he wrote on Instagram.
“In a time where we must distance ourselves from others, it has allowed me to reflect on how I want to make a difference in people lives and help them achieve their goals.
“A true trainer wants the best out of their fighter and pushes them to the best of their abilities. I am new to helping people train as I’ve always been on the other side of the mitts.
“I am new at training and so far I’ve been working with people with no boxing experience, therefore we are growing together. But I promise you, I will be one of the best trainers in the world
Floyd Mayweather
“A fighter could be impressive at mitt work but it doesn’t make him a great fighter. A trainer could be impressive on the mitts but it doesn’t make him a great trainer.
“It has become a goal of mine to help others reach the best versions of themselves and walk with it in confidence.
“I want to leave an impression on those around me and allow them to see their potential.
“This quarantine period has allowed me to see the importance of unity and helping others grow. I want to do my part on this Earth and allow people to see the potential in themselves so that they can share it with the world.
“I am new at training and so far I’ve been working with people with no boxing experience, therefore we are growing together.
“But I promise you, I will be one of the best trainers in the world. Inspire and be inspired,” he concluded.
Mayweather has since announced his retirement from professional boxing after he competed from 1996 to 2007, 2009 to 2010, 2011 to 2015, and made a one-fight comeback in 2017.
The 43-year-old won 15 major world titles in five weight classes and the lineal championship in four weight classes (twice at welterweight).
He retired with an undefeated record.
Mayweather also excelled as an amateur as he won a bronze medal in the featherweight division at the 1996 Olympics, three U.S. Golden Gloves championships (at light flyweight, flyweight, and featherweight), and the U.S. national championship at featherweight.
