Credit: Henry Boothe/Golden Boy/Hogans Photos.
The mood has been very serious in the Mayweather Boxing Gym as superstar and
six-time World Champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather prepares for his
May 1 showdown against WBA Welterweight World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley at
the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and live on HBO Pay-Per-View®. Since arriving back
in Las Vegas on March 4 following publicity stops at the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star
Game and a three-city media tour, Mayweather has made the gym his home, sometimes
doubling-up boxing sessions before heading outside to run like a hare through
the streets, parks and hills of Las Vegas. Never one to cut corners and already
known for his intense, high-level workouts, Mayweather is pushing himself to
a new level that is even amazing his own team. He knows the caliber of fighter
that Shane Mosley is and the undefeated Mayweather, with a record of 40-0, is
ready to make Mosley the 41st notch on his belt.
"I have kept my mind focused on training for this fight with very few
distractions. Everyone knows I am pretty much an open book with plenty of access
to my gym when I am training for a fight," said Mayweather. "But for
this one it's different. I recognize what Mosley brings to the ring and he's
going to be one hell of an opponent. He's one of the best fighters of this era
and he's been talking a lot about knocking me out. That is not going to happen
and on May 1 people are going to see another side of me. I am ready to capitalize
on this opportunity and come fight night, I will leave no doubt in anyone's
mind that I am the best in the world."
"Floyd always trains with intensity and passion but this camp is unlike
others in that he has a singleness of purpose and a focus that is phenomenal,"
said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. "I can only imagine
what is going to happen to Shane Mosley on May 1."
Lights, Camera, Mayweather . . . Another 24/7
Wherever Mayweather goes the 24/7 cameras are not far behind. Photo credit:
Gene Blevins- Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions Floyd Arrival
The Mayweather family is back on HBO®'s 24/7 starring none other than Floyd
himself along with the ever-famous trainer Uncle Roger and father Floyd Sr.
The tight-knit clan can't wait for the premier on April 10 at 10:00 p.m. ET/
7:00 p.m. PT. when they too plan to watch "the rest of the story."
"I'm an entertainer, and the upcoming 24/7 will be the best one yet. The
cameras have been rolling since the fight was announced, and you know you're
going to see something exciting when you follow me. Fans will not want to miss
it," said Mayweather. "Marquez tried drinking his own urine last time
around, and people do crazy things when they know they have to face the best
fighter in the world. Hopefully Mosley got the memo that drinking pee doesn't
work. Let's see what he tries to do. Nothing, absolutely nothing works when
you have to face me."
Mayweather Hosts Foundation Dinner
Decked out in fancy black-tie attire only the Champ could pull off, Mayweather
hosted the First Annual Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation Benefit Dinner at the
MGM Grand premier ballroom last Friday night, April 2 in Las Vegas. The event
was attended by nearly 250 guests and raised money to fund the Foundations'
generous charitable work throughout the Las Vegas community. The Foundation,
which Mayweather started in 2007, has a mission statement of empowering and
encouraging community alliances, impacting youth leadership and strengthening
family foundations through community development, entrepreneurialism and education.
The funds raised at the dinner will be allocated among various programs in the
areas of education, community outreach, mentoring programs and a youth summer
camp. Dinner honorees, recognized for their service to the community, included
comedian George Wallace and local school Matt Kelly Elementary.
"I want to thank Floyd and his Foundation for honoring me at their first
gala event," said Wallace. "Floyd is an integral part of this community
and he gives back generously. Last year he helped me fund bicycles for kids
in need and if it wasn't for his help, those kids might not have received those
special gifts. I commend Floyd for his work and achievements as a boxer and
as a man."
"The event was extremely successful and the funds raised will go directly
to improving our community," said Mayweather. "Although I am very
focused on my May 1 fight, giving back is always a nice break, whether it is
feeding the homeless or working with youth in Las Vegas is something that is
very important to me. It's something I'll continue to do over the next month
and beyond."
Spring Break!
It might have been Spring Break for Floyd Mayweather's kids last week, but
that only meant they could spend more time with their dad in the gym who was
hard at work. No strangers to supporting their father ringside or while training,
his four children Koraun, Zion, Iyanna, and Jirah (ages 6-10) came to the gym
everyday to give their dad encouragement and great happiness by them just being
there. As the boys Koraun and Zion continue to find their own love for boxing
while learning from Roger or getting tips from their grandfather Floyd Sr.,
his beautiful girls Iyanna and Jirah made sure they were having fun and smiling
with their Dad kissing them throughout the day. After the hard work was over,
Mayweather took time to step away from the "office" to have some fun
with this brood as the entire clan celebrated Zion's ninth birthday with a trip
to the movies to see "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" followed by a night at
the Thomas and Mack Center to see WWE Smack Down with his two sons.
"My kids are my life and when they have Spring break and can spend more
time with me it is just the greatest feeling," said Mayweather. "Boxing
is in the Mayweather blood, so they're no strangers to the gym. To see them
here enjoying boxing is great. Having them around just gives me extra motivation
to go out and do my job."
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