Through ups and downs, through beefs and buys, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is back to the place where he is known to be the best—the ring. It’s been seven years since he hung the gloves professionally. However, it seems, ‘The Money’ magic has yet to fade. One often gets a glimpse of those exceptional moves in the exhibition bouts that he fights every year. After their last fight ended in the most disastrous fashion, Mayweather Jr. and John Gotti III will circle back next month to conclude their argument. So to prepare himself for the match, the undefeated former champion is back in the gym.
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Footage of Floyd Mayweather Jr. executing the speed drill on the pads with his new trainer has been going viral. The fact that he has been boxing since his childhood is fairly well known, but still, even at age 47, he can throw punches with such dexterity. It might put men half his age to shame. Needless to say, the post has been witnessing a stream of comments ever since it appeared.
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TalkSPORT‘s Michael Benson shared the nearly minute-long video. The message of the post read, “Floyd Mayweather bringing back his masterful pads routine at age 47 today…” The clip begins with the former world champion calling out Mexico City, which will play host to the Gotti III rematch on August 24.
“Let me give you guys a little show,” and off he started. His trainer held the pads on both hands. Mayweather Jr. first started with a straight hit on the inside. A short upper cut (right hand) at the trainer’s right, followed by a quick short straight with the same hand. Then his left hand took the third turn. One more straight right, and then left. He repeated the sequence with a slight variation.
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The third sequence was reserved for defense. The trainer threw her left hand at Mayweather Jr.’s face, forcing him to move his head, first to his right, then left, and then backwards. Another round of combinations. and a quick change of direction followed. The seamless execution and sheer speed of Mayweather Jr.’s shots were simply breathtaking.
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No wonder most fans had nothing but words of appreciation for the retired champion. Though a few didn’t hesitate to take digs, by and large, the comments largely reflected Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s greatness with gloves.
Wonderstruck, this fan expressed disbelief at how Floyd Mayweather Jr., even at this age, remains hugely talented and capable. According to the fan, the former champion still has it in him to compete against and potentially defeat some of today’s best welterweights.
This fan found it remarkable that someone at age 47 could accomplish such a challenging task so impressively. They stated that it would be difficult for those who might be half his age.
This fan probably stretched their imagination. According to them, perhaps Vasyl Lomachenko‘s matchup with Mayweather Jr. would have been a better alternative to the one initially planned with Gervonta Davis.
For the following fan, maintaining hand speed at an advanced age is simply extraordinary.
But to this fan, instead of Mayweather Jr.’s new trainer, they would rather watch the former champion while in his prime, training together with his late uncle Roger Mayweather. The sheer magic they used to create while working on the pads was something else.
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Even the other day, fans had mixed reactions to ‘Money’ training with a heavy punching bag. While it impressed a few, some appeared a bit critical.
The fight with John Gotti III follows rumors of a rematch with former opponents Victor Ortiz and Manny Pacquiao. Unfortunately, neither of those fights materialized. Given the brawl that broke out during the first match with Gotti III, fans might be hoping that the second edition comes out clean and with a formal closure.
What is your take on Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s skills? Do you also feel that the former world champion can still give a lot of young men a run for their money?
