July 4, the best American boxers, decade by decade, Floyd Mayweather
- Shidonna Raven
- 22 hours ago
- 1 min read
This Article has been curated by UDBN
July 4, 2025
Source: Boxing Scene
2000s: Floyd Mayweather
It is tempting to plump for Hopkins, who knocked out Felix Trinidad to become undisputed middleweight champion, rolled to a divisional record number of title defenses, and then bested Antonio Tarver to become light-heavyweight kingpin. But Mayweather’s achievements in the decade elevate him: the domination of Diego Corales, the destruction of Arturo Gatti, the defeat of Oscar De La Hoya in the first appearance of “Money May,” and the dropping and stopping of Ricky Hatton all highlights of his march to the top of the pound -for-pound ratings.
We Got that FAN-Appeal | Undisputed Boxing News
Marcus Doggett, Chief Editor
Comments