Floyd Mayweather Jr.

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/floyd-mayweather-jr-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Floyd Mayweather Jr. born?February 24, 1977
2. Where was Floyd Mayweather Jr. born?Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
3. What was Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s job?50 wins, 0 losses (27 wins by knockout)
4. How heavy is Floyd Mayweather Jr.?Super featherweight, lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight, and light middleweight
5. What is the major world championships won?15 major world championships
6. What is the career earnings (inflation-adjusted estimate)?$1.2 billion

Pound for Pound: A ranking system in boxing that compares fighters of different weight classes as if they were all the same size.
CompuBox: A system that electronically tracks punches thrown and landed in boxing matches.
Promotional Firm: A company that organizes and markets sporting events, often for boxers or other athletes.
Exhibition Boxing: A non-competitive boxing match, often for entertainment or charity, where the outcome does not affect official records.