Mayweather

Boxing's perfect record

Mayweather is a surname, most associated with American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., who retired undefeated and became known for defensive skill and self-promotion.

The name appears in sports discussions about boxing greatness and in references to flashy wealth: He thinks he's Mayweather with that new watch.

boxing

pugilist

Professional fist fighter

  • jabQuick, straight blow
  • hookCurved catching device
  • uppercutAscending boxing strike

ring · welterweight · sparring · knockout · southpaw · orthodox · gloves · cornerman · footwork · bout

defensive

ducking

Bending to avoid impact

timing · patience · angles · adaptation · frustration · matador · masterclass · precision · calculated

wealth

billionaire

Person worth ten figures

supercars · jets · endorsements · fortune · lavish · extravagant · flaunting · showmanship · businessman · promoter

undefeated

legacy

What's passed down

reign · elite · pinnacle · prestige · superiority · record-holder · invincible · flawless · untouchable · historic

celebrity

fame

Public recognition, widespread

tabloids · A-list · spotlight · superstar · entourage · spectacle · media · controversial · brash · trash-talk

Categories
Opposites
fighting style

MayweatherMike Tyson

Former heavyweight boxing champion

knockout artist · George Foreman · Manny Pacquiao · slugger · swarmer

combat sports persona

MayweatherManny Pacquiao

warrior · fan favorite · crowd-pleaser

career record

Mayweatherjourneyman

Qualified trade worker

tomato can · club fighter · glass jaw · Roberto Duran

Phrases
Family

weather, mayor, May, weathered, weathering, weatherproof, maya, maypole, mayoral

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG