Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Quotes

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is an undefeated professional boxer and one of the greatest fighters of his generation, known for his boxing prowess and defensive skills.

I'm always going to love my father.

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This quote expresses the speaker's enduring love and affection for their father. It implies a deep emotional bond and attachment, indicating that the speaker's love for their father will persist unconditionally and over time.

I haven't took no punishment. There's nothing cool... -Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

I haven't took no punishment. There's nothing cool about taking punishment.

God has blessed me with an unbelievable talent, with fast feet, fast hands, unbelievable defense and a very, very sharp mind. So I'm thankful for that.

When you're the best, you only want to surround yo... -Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

When you're the best, you only want to surround yourself with the best.

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This quote reflects the idea that high achievers and successful individuals naturally seek to associate with like-minded, talented, or accomplished people. It implies that being in the company of similarly driven and skilled individuals can foster growth, mutual inspiration, and opportunities for collaboration.

Most people should be talking about how Floyd Mayweather is a great undefeated future Hall of Famer that's his own promoter and that works extremely hard to get to where he's at. Instead, all you hear is hate and jealous remarks from critics who criticize me and, you know, most of the time, the people that criticize me can't do what I can do.

You hear certain things, negative things, all the time that aren't true, but you never hear about the positive.

Boxing's in my genes. I come from a fighting background. My dad and both my uncles were good boxers. I'm blessed with the art of war.

You have good days, you have bad days. But the mai... -Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

You have good days, you have bad days. But the main thing is to grow mentally.

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This quote acknowledges that life consists of both good and bad days or experiences. However, it emphasizes the importance of mental growth and development throughout these ups and downs. It suggests that regardless of the circumstances, the key is to focus on personal growth, resilience, and emotional well-being. It underscores the significance of maintaining a positive mindset and using challenges as opportunities for personal and psychological advancement.

No one thought the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight would... -Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

No one thought the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight would happen, but I had patience.

I can remember 1987 when I had my first amateur fight in Michigan, weighing 64lb. I was 10 years old. I was the youngest and smallest guy on my team. I can remember what I ate. There was this restaurant called Ponderosa, and my dad made me eat a steak. I was happy. It was a first round knockout. I slept with my trophy for two weeks.

You've got to have a villain and they'll always make me a villain. I'm used to it - it makes me work harder and it makes me fight harder.

Don't ever know who you may meet, or just because a person may not be dressed up all fancy, don't mean they're not an important person. You just don't ever know who you're gonna meet in life. So that's why I look at everybody as equal. Can't just judge. I treat everybody with respect. Every man.

Things happen for a reason, and the only thing you can do is at night time get on your knees and ask God for forgiveness for anything that you did that you didn't feel was right.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Quotes

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