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Video: Ak & Barak: Has Floyd Mayweather’s outlook changed?

Floyd Mayweather was rocked by the death of uncle and longtime mentor Roger Mayweather in March, as well as the passing of Josie Harris, the mother of his children. Have those events changed his outlook on life? Well, he seems to have renewed his …

Floyd Mayweather was rocked by the death of uncle and longtime mentor Roger Mayweather in March, as well as the passing of Josie Harris, the mother of his children.

Have those events changed his outlook on life? Well, he seems to have renewed his commitment to something he has always loved: boxing.

For example, he seems to be more hands on in the gym with the fighters he promotes. That includes the talented Gervonta Davis, with whom he has feuded the past few years.

Mayweather has even talked about making a serious run at becoming a trainer.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess discuss whether Mayweather has evolved as person.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Trainer Naazim Richardson has died after long illness

Naazim Richardson, the longtime trainer of Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosley, Steve Cunningham and many others, has died.

Boxing has lost another great trainer

Naazim Richardson, the mentor of Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosley, Steve Cunningham and many others, has died. He reportedly suffered a stroke in 2007 and had been in poor health the past few years.

Richardson, from Philadelphia, assisted Bouie Fisher before becoming a noted trainer in his own right working out of the Shuler Gym.

He arguably had his most success working with Hopkins, the seven-time world titleholder and a competitive fighter into his late 40s. Hopkins and Richardson both overcame challenges to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

“We feed off each other’s adversity,” Hopkins told the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2014. “Everyone has a story that could have ended their lives or stopped their careers. But somehow we found a way to not fall victim to those challenges. It’s good to know that he’s a fighter, not a quitter.”

Richardson made news in 2009, when, as the trainer of Mosley, he discovered a foreign object in the hand wraps of Antonio Margarito during routine oversight at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Mexican was allowed to fight and suffered a knockout loss.

Afterward, Margarito was suspended and his trainer, Javier Capetillo, was banned from working corners.

Richardson was a favorite of boxing writers. He was always available for interviews and invariably offered thoughtful, insightful comments.

His sons Tiger and Rock Allen, as well as nephew Karl Dargan, have fought professionally.

Roger Mayweather, another respected trainer, died in March.

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RIP KING 🙏🏾

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Floyd Mayweather opens up about personal losses, role in world

Floyd Mayeather opened up about losing his uncle and mother of his children and pledged to “help this world become a better place.”

Floyd Mayweather let down his guard and opened his heart in an Instagram video.

Mayweather spoke about the tragic losses of Josie Harris, the mother of his three children, and Roger Mayweather, his uncle and trainer. He also pledged to donate to coronavirus relief efforts.

“I haven’t really had a chance to talk to the world and talk to the people, because I’ve been dealing with a lot,” Mayweather said in the video. “As far as dealing with the loss of the mother of my children — she was a significant other, a great woman, a great person — and dealing with [the loss of] a great trainer, a father figure, Roger Mayweather.”

Mayweather’s relationship with Harris was far from perfect, as he served 60 days in prison after pleading guilty to a reduced battery domestic violence charge in 2010. Harris also filed a defamation lawsuit against Mayweather worth $20 million after an interview with Katie Couric in which he said Harris was on drugs when he “restrained her,” resulting in the domestic violence charge. The two were set to meet in court this past December.

Mayweather also pledged to donate money to help those struggling financially from the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. He didn’t specify exactly how much money or where exactly it will be donated, but he said that the only thing that matters is he’s doing his part to help.

“I’m affected by this,” Mayweather said of the pandemic. “It hurts to see what the world is going through, but I want us to stick together and keep believing. No one is perfect. I’m not perfect, and I strive to be a perfectionist every day, but no one is perfect. I make mistakes all the time, and the only thing I can do is try to become better.

“But I’m here to help this world become a better place. So, with everything going on, I’m going to continue to do my part, and I don’t have to show the world what I’m doing. I can do stuff behind closed doors. It’s not about the money, and the money that I will be giving up will be to feed the people and help the people that don’t have a lot as of right now in this situation.

“I will continue to give back, and I will never talk about it. As long as God knows that I’m doing a good deed, that’s what’s important to me.”

Floyd Mayweather promises to be ‘one of best trainers in world’

The recent passing of Roger Mayweather has inspired his nephew, Floyd Mayweather, to give back by becoming a trainer.

The recent passing of Roger Mayweather has inspired his nephew to follow a new path.

Floyd Mayweather apparently is a trainer now.

The future Hall of Famer posted on Instagram a video of himself working with his own nephew and included his thoughts on giving back to young fighters the sort of wisdom he gleaned from Roger and his father.

“In a time where we must distance ourselves from others,” he wrote, “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.”

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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

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Mayweather acknowledged that he’s at the beginning of the learning curve but, no surprise given his confidence, he expects to excel.

“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.”

Roger Mayweather and Floyd Mayweather Sr. both were fighters who became accomplished trainers.

Floyd Mayweather: ‘My uncle was one of most important people in my life’

Floyd Mayweather called his late uncle and trainer Roger Mayweather “a great champion and one of the best trainers in boxing.”

Roger Mayweather made a name for himself inside the ring as a two-division titleholder. The “Black Mamba” was at his best as a trainer, though.

Ask his nephew, Floyd Mayweather Jr., who is mourning the death of his longtime mentor Tuesday as a result of what the family said was a long battle with diabetes.

Roger Mayweather took over Floyd Jr.’s training in the late  1990s, a few years after he turned pro. And he guided his protégé to great heights, thus establishing himself as one of the top trainers in the world.

He was more than just a mentor to the undefeated “Money,” though.

“My uncle was one of the most important people in my life inside and outside of the ring,” Floyd Mayweather said in a statement. “Roger was a great champion and one of the best trainers in boxing. Unfortunately, his health was failing him for several years and now he can finally rest in peace.

“Roger meant the world to me, my father Floyd Sr., my uncle Jeff, our whole family, everyone in and around the Mayweather Boxing Gym and the entire boxing world. It is a terrible loss for all of us.”

Richard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions echoed Floyd’s sentiments.

“On top of being a phenomenal fighter in his own career, Roger was one of the most essential parts of guiding Floyd to the incredible career he had in becoming the best ever,” he said. “We hope you keep Floyd and the entire Mayweather family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.”

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was already in mourning for his the mother of three of his children, Josie Harris, who was found dead in her car on March 10 in Valencia, California, a suburb of Los Angeles.

Degrees of Separation: Linking the Mayweathers

In this installment of Degrees of Separation, Boxing Junkie links the three fighting Mayweathers — Floyd Sr., Roger and Floyd Jr.

Six degrees of separation is a theory that everyone in the world is separated by no more than six social connections.

In other words, you know someone who knows someone who knows someone who knows someone who knows someone who knows Queen Elizabeth. Or so the concept goes.

We’re borrowing the six degrees concept – well, sort of loosely – to connect fighters from the past to their more contemporary counterparts in our new occasional feature, “Degrees of Separation.”

Example: Let’s connect Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Super easy; we did it in two steps. Senior fought Grover Wiley, who fought Junior.

In this installment of the Boxing Junkie feature, we decided to link the late Roger Mayweather with his protege and nephew Floyd Mayweather Jr., who carried on where Uncle Roger left off when he fought for the last time in 1999.

We didn’t have to work too hard to connect them, only three steps.

Check it out:

Roger Mayweather fought …

Kostya Tszyu, who fought …

Ricky Hatton, who fought …

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

We also wanted to see how many steps it would take to link Roger Mayweather with older brother Floyd Mayweather Sr., who left boxing in 1985 but came back for one fight in 1990.

It took us five steps:

Floyd Mayweather Sr. fought …

Ray Leonard, who fought …

Hector Camacho, who fought …

Oscar De La Hoya, who fought …

Julio Cesar Chavez, who fought …

Roger Mayweather

And, finally, to complete the circle, we linked Floyd Sr. and Jr. in four steps:

Floyd Mayweather Sr. fought …

Ray Leonard, who fought …

Hector Camacho, who fought …

Oscar De La Hoya, who fought …

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Could you do it in fewer steps? Let us know via Twitter or Facebook. Or you can contact me on Twitter. And please follow us!

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Roger Mayweather, former champ, trainer of Floyd Mayweather, dies at 58

Roger Mayweather, a former two-division titleholder who went on to train nephew Floyd Mayweather, has died at 58.

Roger Mayweather, a former two-division titleholder who went on to train nephew Floyd Mayweather, has died at 58, according to multiple reports.

Mayweather had been in declining health for years but no cause of death has been cited.

Mayweather, a skillful, powerful boxer, won his first title by stopping junior lightweight beltholder Samuel Serrano in eight rounds in January 1983 in Serrano’s home country of Puerto Rico.

The new champ successfully defended his title two times before Rocky Lockridge took it from him by a first-round knockout in February 1984.

Mayweather won his next four bouts to a earn a shot at future Hall of Famer Julio Cesar Chavez’s 130-pound title but lost by a second-round TKO in July 1985.

After that, he lost by knockout to Freddie Pendleton and by decision to Pernell Whitaker but continued to battle. Finally, in November 1987, he stopped Rene Arredondo in six rounds to win a junior welterweight title.

Mayweather successfully defended four times before he lost his belt in a rematch against Chavez, who won by 10th-round stoppage in May 1989.

He fought once more for a major title but lost a unanimous decision to 140-pound champ Kostya Tszu in June 1995. He last fought in May 1999.

Mayweather later built a reputation as one of the best trainers in the business. He worked his nephew’s corner for the bulk of his career, helping to mold arguably the greatest fighter of the past three decades.

Roger Mayweather retreated from the pubic in recent years, presumably as his health issues became more acute. His nephew said his boxing career took a toll on him, according to TMZ.

“My uncle Roger Mayweather has lost a lot of memory from the sport of boxing,” Floyd Mayweather said. “ … He’s only in his 50s, but it seems like he’s an old man in his 80s.”