RIP Roger Mayweather

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Floyd Mayweather: Roger's Health Was Failing Him, He Can Finally Rest in Peace

Floyd Mayweather, along with the boxing world, mourns the death today of his uncle, former world champion and legendary trainer Roger Mayweather, after a long battle with diabetes.

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[Nigelbro]

RIP

 

[Bogotazo]

Terribly sad news. My first true mentor in the sport. I was fortunate enough to
have known him well before he was famous. Got a chance to be his punching bag a few times in the ring and can personally vouch for his vaunted power.

He was wildly gregarious in social life while completely abstaining from any form of drugs or alcohol. He chased pussy incessantly. Wore his heart on his sleeve and spoke his mind without a shred of reluctance.

No man who ever lived loved boxing more.

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Thanks for sharing Wansen.

If you want to throw something detailing your experience up on the front page let me know, I think it would be nice to add a personal touch to a tribute.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Far better trainer than Floyd Sr and more of a mentor to Jr than anyone else, lil Floyd even said that himself. He's got young kids so hopefully they are taken care of.

 

[Thehaggis13]

Pisses me off all the headlines saying 'legendary cornerman Roger mayweather' 'boxing trainer Roger mayweather'. Roger had a very solid career love watching his fights.

 

[rob]

I met Roger about 8 years ago when I first moved to the US. He was not in the best condition. I know he was looked after by his Nephew financially but I hope it was not a tough last few years for him.

 

[Wickio]

Reposting from the Doughboy thread:

Peak Doughty, posted in honour of Roger Mayweather:

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Watch this embedded Streamable video.

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"I'm kind of a person in England who's supposed to know a lot about boxing."

"It's a little bit ambiguous."

 

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[DobyZhee]

I had the pleasure of meeting Roger Mayweather at the In N out burger joint on Rock Springs and Lake Mead near his apartment.

Very nice guy as we shared a table waiting for our order.

I have nothing against him or the Mayweathers.

As a pactard, he humbled me a bit. I’ve never walked in his shoes. I’ve heard the stories about him but when you actually meet someone, perception can quite change.

58 years old...RIP champ.

 

[Claypole]

I remember Roger Mayweather more as a boxer than a trainer. Back in the 80’s he was a big name, an excellent fighter who could punch as well as box.

 

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[Boxalot]

Rewatching Mayweather vs Hatton 24/7 HBO now and there’s already been a couple of gems from Roger.

Interviewer:”why does Floyd carry on fighting when he doesn’t need the money?”

Roger: “Why does Bill Gates keep making them mother fucking computers?”

 

[dazl1212]

Only just heard this know with all the coronavirus shit. Rip

 

[DobyZhee]

I watched Serrano vs Mayweather with my mom today.

what a magnificent fighter!!

 

[Vic Mackey]

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