Floyd Mayweather announces plan to become a boxing trainer in honour of his late uncle Roger

Floyd Mayweather Jr has announced his decision to become a boxing trainer in order to follow in the footsteps of his late uncle Roger.

Roger Mayweather died in March having trained Mayweather Jr for 34 of his 50 professional fights as the latter evolved into perhaps the best pound-for-pound fighter of his generation.

The five-weight world champion, who last fought in 2017 when he beat UFC star Conor McGregor, has teased the possibility of another return to the ring this year but now says he will turn to training having been inspired by his uncle.

Mayweather Jr shared a video of him training his 14-year-old nephew in the ring, explaining his desire to become ‘one of the best trainers in the world’.

"As many of you know, I've had incredible trainers which included my dad and uncle. 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.

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This is my first day working with my 14yr old nephew @slugboi.chris who has absolutely NO boxing experience at all, and this is my second time doing mitt work. The first time was with my oldest son @kingkoraun which you may have seen I recently posted. As many of you know, I've had incredible trainers which included my dad and uncle. 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. 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. 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... 🎥 @tmtbside7

A post shared by Floyd Mayweather (@floydmayweather) on Apr 9, 2020 at 4:13pm PDT

"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 want to leave an impression on those around me and allow them to see their potential.

"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."