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Floyd Mayweather quotes about being the best
Here are some motivating quotes from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“Just live every day like it’s your last day and be the best person that you can be.” – Floyd Mayweather
“When God wants me to lose, then that’s when I’ll lose. But until then, I’m going to be at the top of my game and keep working hard and dedicating myself to the sport of boxing and to being the best entertainer that I can be.” – Floyd Mayweather
“To be the best you have to work overtime.” – Floyd Mayweather
“It’s about being smart, taking your time, keeping your composure, just going out there and being the best that you can be.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about boxing
Here are some awesome quotes about his sport from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“Boxing is real easy. Life is much harder.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Come December 8th his ass gone be hurt. He ain’t fought 43 Floyd Mayweathers.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I’ve had boxing gloves on since before I could walk and been in gyms all of my life.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I always put my boxing first.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I knew boxing before I knew anything else.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Hopefully, someday I can help some of this up-and-coming talent and promote them. Boxing is growing and is here to stay.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Boxing is what pays my bills.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Las Vegas is the boxing capital. During a Floyd Mayweather fight weekend, you can shop, party, stay out late and do anything you want. The city of Las Vegas has everything.” – Floyd Mayweather
“If I did want to come back, I was going to make, what, $50 million? You know what; don’t call my phone unless you’ve got $100 million.” – Floyd Mayweather
“There is no fighter smarter than me.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I think my grandmother saw my potential first. When I was young, I told her, ‘I think I should get a job.’ She said, ‘No, just keep boxing.’” – Floyd Mayweather
“I land a higher percentage of punches than any boxer in boxing.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Boxing has always been work to me, a job. If I could say anything to a youngster taking up boxing it would be to “be smart and not take a lot of punches”. It’s called the sweet science for a reason. Hit and not be hit, make a lot of money without taking a lot of punishment. That’s what it’s about.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Nobody knows what the future holds, but right now, I’m cool and comfortable and having no second thoughts at all about retirement. I had a good career, I won every world title, but boxing is wear and tear on the body. It’s time to hang ’em up. I’m looking forward to working with some up-and-coming kids, going on walks, and taking vacations.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about his father
Here are some inspiring quotes about his dad from Floyd Mayweather.
“I’m always going to love my father.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I’ll back up anything my dad says.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I think my dad, when he works with my older son, puts the same kind of pressure on him that he put on me – that perfectionist pressure. And that can work in two ways: It can make you a perfectionist yourself, or it can eventually break you in the long run.” – Floyd Mayweather
“When I was younger, my dad did want me to be perfect, so that’s probably why that’s installed in me to this day. I want to be perfect at whatever I do. I can’t help it. It’s just installed in me.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about fighting
Here are some motivational quotes about fights from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“I don’t fight for legacy. I don’t fight for any of that, I fight for that check. I’m in the check-cashing business.” – Floyd Mayweather
“If you fight angry, you make a lot of mistakes, and when you fight a sharp, witty fighter like me, you can’t make mistakes.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I’m not scared of any opponent. I fight who I want to fight.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I’m fighting Miguel Cotto on May 5th because Miss Pac Man is ducking me.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I fight myself. I don’t fight to break Ali’s record or Sugar Ray Robinson’s record. I fight to please myself. I know in my heart where I’m rated. I didn’t fight in Ali’s era. This is my era.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I think I already proved that I wasn’t just fighting for the money, because I fought as an amateur. I fought 90 fights for free.” – Floyd Mayweather
“You stick to commentating, let me do the fighting.” – Floyd Mayweather
“If I’m scared and I’m a coward, why do you guys want to see me fight?Floyd Mayweather
“There is boxing and then there is me. The rest are just falling in line behind me or are trying to get in line to fight me. And that includes Manny Pacquiao too.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Any fight that Floyd Mayweather is in is going to be entertaining, regardless. People come to see an icon, a living legend, a superstar.” – Floyd Mayweather
“All 48 of my fights have been hard. None have been easy. All played a major key. It’s the ‘Mayweather Era.’ I feel that every fighter is an artist and they all take pictures their own way. I’m just one of the very best artists.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I like fighters who come to fight.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I don’t know who my three next opponents will be. A lot of people ask me that. Do you want to fight me? Earn it.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I don’t have to fight if I don’t want to.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I don’t fight for bragging rights.” – Floyd Mayweather
“You have to realize that most of these guys get in there and fight on heart. I fight with smarts. There is no fighter that is smarter than me. Most of these fighters are ABC, 1-2-3. I am like 4-5-6 levels above them; that’s why I’m able to beat them.” – Floyd Mayweather
“The American fans would love to see me fight anybody.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about giving
Here are some motivational quotes about giving from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“Manny Pacquiao I’m calling you out. Let’s fight May 5th and give the world what they want to see. My Jail Sentence was pushed back because the date was locked in. Step up Punk.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Floyd Mayweather is in the sport to give great performances.” – Floyd Mayweather
“What’s so crazy is when you give interviews to reporters that don’t really care too much for you, basically what they’re going to do is write what they want to write and discredit you. They’re going to write and say what they want to say, no matter what you tell them.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about hard work
Here are some motivational quotes about hard work from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“I come from a very rough background, and I’m saying that if you work hard and dedicate yourself that you can make it, too.” – Floyd Mayweather
“No athlete works harder than Floyd Mayweather.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Hard work, dedication!” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about hate
Here are some inspiring quotes about hate from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“My spirituality is more private. I’ve got my own personal relationship with God. I know that there’s a god because I was able to survive everything that I’ve been through – all of the tough times – and I’m still at the top of my game. With all the rumors and all the hate, I’m still strong, still happy, still blessed.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Most people should be talking about how Floyd Mayweather is a great undefeated future Hall of Famer that’s his own promoter and that works extremely hard to get to where he’s at. Instead, all you hear is hate and jealous remarks from critics who criticize me and, you know, most of the time, the people that criticize me can’t do what I can do.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Love me or hate me…you’re gonna watch me.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about judging
Here are some motivational quotes about judgement from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“Don’t ever know who you may meet, or just because a person may not be dressed up all fancy, don’t mean they’re not an important person. You just don’t even know who you’re gonna meet in life. So that’s why I look at everybody as equal. Can’t just judge. I treat everybody with respect. Every man.” – Floyd Mayweather
“My whole outlook on life is, never judge a book by its cover.” – Floyd Mayweather
“When it’s all said & done only God can judge me. I’m going to go out there on 5/5 to give my fans what they want to see.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about his mother
Here are some inspiring quotes about his mom from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“When I was about 8 or 9, I lived in New Jersey with my mother and we were seven deep in one bedroom and sometimes we didn’t have electricity.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Well, my mother and certain other people in my life – a lot of important people – have said, “Floyd, nobody is perfect except for god.” And I always knew that; I just wanted my victories to be flawless. I didn’t want to get hit at all. I wasn’t gonna make any mistakes. And that’s the problem with me growing up and being around a trainer that wants his fighter to be perfect.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about motivation
Here are some awesome motivational quotes from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“Cotto is a talented fighter but I’m God gifted.” – Floyd Mayweather
“It’s the hurt business, it’s boxing. We’re there to get it in.” – Floyd Mayweather
“If you’re the best then take the test!” – Floyd Mayweather
“I’m running my mouth a lot and I’m looking for a guy to shut me up. If you don’t shut me up, I’m going to keep running my mouth.” – Floyd Mayweather
“There’s no blueprint on how to beat me.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I don’t fold under pressure, great athletes perform better under pressure, so put pressure on me.” – Floyd Mayweather
“It’s about having personality…it’s not about being the bad guy, it’s about entertaining people.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I don’t have to run from any of these fighters. If I want to keep my defense tight and break em’ down I can.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I want to be able to separate the average from the good and from the great. I want to separate the ordinary from the extraordinary.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Showing is better than telling.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about retiring
Here are some uplifting Floyd Mayweather quotes about retirement.
“I’ve truly been blessed. I’ve taken my time, kept my eye on the prize and done what I’ve had to do. So I’m able to make a choice when to retire. Most fighters really couldn’t.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Boxing won’t retire me, I will retire from boxing.” – Floyd Mayweather
“You know, everybody has a slogan, and once you beat people over the head with it so much, then that’s what you’ll eventually be called once you retire from the sport or whatever.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about rings
Here are some inspiring quotes by Floyd Mayweather about rings.
“When I was in the ring at the Olympics, it was my father’s words that I was hearing, not the coaches’. ‘I never listened to what the coaches said. I would call my father and he would give me advice from prison.” – Floyd Mayweather
“When I step in the ring, I bring everything I have.” – Floyd Mayweather
“My team calls all the shots out of the ring, I call them in the ring.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about sports
Here are some motivational quotes about sports from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“I’m a boxer who believes that the object of the sport is to hit and not get hit.” – Floyd Mayweather
“He can have heart, he can hit harder and he can be stronger, but there’s no fighter smarter than me.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I’ve been in the sport of boxing for a long time, but I haven’t been able to bring my ‘A-game’ totally out. I’ve beaten fighters with my ‘C-Game’ and with my ‘D-Game,’ but I haven’t been able to beat anybody with my ‘A-Game.’” – Floyd Mayweather
“I’m not in this sport to see how hard I can get hit or to see how many big punches I can take. I am in this game to fight as long as I can. I am trying to dish out a lot of punishment.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Every day as a kid, I went to the boxing gym. I knew boxing before I knew anything else. And I was once told if you show your child how to do something and you constantly push them, then eventually they’ll become masters. They’ll become a master of their craft. So that’s probably what happened to me and the sport of boxing.” – Floyd Mayweather
“The sport needs the cash cow back.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Floyd Mayweather is bigger than the sport. That’s the thing. Because you can go to somebody who doesn’t even know what boxing is and say, ‘Floyd Mayweather.’ They’ll go, ‘Oh, I know Floyd Mayweather. I’ve heard that name.’” – Floyd Mayweather
“There are ups and downs with boxing, layoffs are part of the sport and they can either help or hurt a guy.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather quotes about winning
Here are some motivational quotes about winning battles from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“Some pay to see me win, some pay to see me lose, but they all pay.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I loved competing and winning and also wanted to continue my career for the fans, knowing they were there for me and enjoyed watching me fight.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I just got the will to win at life.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather best quotes of all time
Here are some of the greatest quotes by American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“Pacquiao is famous because he is attached to my name. When they say Pacquiao, they say that’s the guy they are trying to get to fight Floyd Mayweather. When they say Floyd Mayweather, they say that’s an all-time great.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Why does he have to worry about my personal life? I don’t worry about his personal life. It’s not like I’m bringing a gun or a knife into the ring. But he’s going to think I brought a gun or a knife into the ring once I get a hold of him.” – Floyd Mayweather
“He ain’t nowhere near my level, but he’s a good fighter, though. Maybe one day, he’ll get off them undercards.” – Floyd Mayweather
“All Pacquiao is doing is fighting my leftovers.” – Floyd Mayweather
“You ain’t never see me get knocked down three times from one punch.” – Floyd Mayweather
“You got to have three things to be a great fighter: a great mind, a great chin, and a great heart. Now he may have a good mind and a good heart, but his chin ain’t up to par. And if I land, I’m going to be a home run hitter.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Arturo Gatti is a fake because he thinks he’s going to win” – Floyd Mayweather
“There can’t be two good guys; I chose to be the bad guy — **** it.” – Floyd Mayweather
“To be honest with you, I normally beat guys with my C game and I don’t have to pull my A or B game out.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I said, Zab, let me go over the game plan, which I gave him the game plan on how to beat Kostya Tszyu.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Right now, I feel good. I never really took any abuse in the sport. I feel great. But the kid that’s going to beat Floyd Mayweather hasn’t been born yet. Yes, he may, he may have been born—it may be one of my sons.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Does he really want to step into the ring with the best fighter of this era and embarrass himself? Being the coward that he is, I doubt he’ll get in the ring. We’ll see what his excuse will be this time.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Would I fight Junior Witter? Who is he? Is he a boxer?” – Floyd Mayweather
“This guy’s got six losses, and I am going to show the world the seventh way to beat him.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I think I’m the best fighter ever. I respect Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson. But as of now, I feel I’m the best.” – Floyd Mayweather
“You never give me a fair shake. You are (expletive) and HBO should fire you. You don’t know (expletive) about boxing. You ain’t (expletive).” – Floyd Mayweather
“There’s no blueprint on how to beat me.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I’m the best at talking trash. I’m also the best at going out there and backing it up.” – Floyd Mayweather
“The ultimate goal is to always break records.” – Floyd Mayweather
“There are all these athletes out there cheating. I am clean and pure.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Once again we’re talking to Brian Kenny, a man of many traits, a master of nothing.” – Floyd Mayweather
“It’s protecting yourself at all times.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I don’t feel that no fighter has the mental or physical agility to match Floyd Mayweather.” – Floyd Mayweather
“It’s the hurt business, it’s boxing. We’re there to get it in.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Shit happens in the sport of boxing. You wanted to see a KO, that’s what I gave you.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Of course, we all know what UFC stands for – Undefeated Floyd’s Champion.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I don’t have to wait for nobody, I move when I wanna move.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I’m running my mouth a lot and I’m looking for a guy to shut me up. If you don’t shut me up I’m going to keep running my mouth.” – Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather motivational quotes
Here are some great motivational quotes from American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.
“It’s the hurt business, it’s boxing. We’re there to get it in.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Bob Arum is Manny Pacquiao’s boss, Floyd Mayweather is his own boss.” – Floyd Mayweather
“Once I beat a guy, mentally and physically, he’s never the same.” – Floyd Mayweather
“A belt doesn’t make me.” – Floyd Mayweather
“I’m running my mouth a lot and I’m looking for a guy to shut me up. If you don’t shut me up I’m going to keep running my mouth.” – Floyd Mayweather
“A true champion will fight through anything.” – Floyd Mayweather
“There’s no blueprint on how to beat me.” – Floyd Mayweather
“All work is easy work.” – Floyd Mayweather
“You’ve got to have a villain and they’ll always make me a villain. I’m used to it – it makes me work harder and it makes me fight harder.” – Floyd Mayweather
“If anyone has followed my career, they know that there’s been a lot of obstacles and a lot of ups and downs through my career. But day in and day out, and in the square circle, I went out there and always did my best.” – Floyd Mayweather
“People have said things about me, and wrote and criticized me about things in the past, but it goes in one ear and out the other.” – Floyd Mayweather
FAQs | Motivational Floyd Mayweather quotes
Here are some frequently asked questions about Floyd Mayweather and his famous quotes.
Who is Floyd Mayweather?

Floyd Mayweather is a retired American professional boxer and boxing promoter. Known for his defensive prowess and precision, Mayweather retired with an undefeated record of 50-0, winning championships across five weight divisions.
He’s celebrated for his tactical genius inside the ring and is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time. Mayweather is also known for his lucrative pay-per-view matches, making him one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.
What is Floyd Mayweather famous for?
Floyd Mayweather is famous for his unbeaten record in professional boxing, retiring with a 50-0 record. He’s known for his defensive skills, speed, and strategic fighting style.
Mayweather is also recognized for his success in pay-per-view bouts, becoming one of the highest-earning athletes in sports history.
What is a famous Floyd Mayweather quote?
A famous quote by Floyd Mayweather is:
“A true champion will fight through anything.”
This reflects his mindset of resilience, determination, and the willingness to overcome any obstacle to maintain his championship status and unbeaten record.
What are 3 fun facts about Floyd Mayweather?
Here are 3 fun facts about Floyd Mayweather you need to know:
1. Chess enthusiast: Floyd Mayweather enjoys playing chess, reflecting his strategic approach both inside and outside the ring.
2. Olympic medalist: He won a bronze medal in boxing at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, marking his early achievement on an international stage.
3. Big spender: Known for his lavish lifestyle, Mayweather boasts an extensive collection of luxury cars, watches, and homes, living up to his nickname “Money.”
What are Floyd Mayweather’s top 10 rules for success?
Here are Floyd Mayweather’s top 10 rules for success based on his approach to boxing, business, and life:
1. Hard Work and dedication: Mayweather often cites hard work and dedication as the pillars of his success, emphasizing their importance in achieving goals.
2. Self-Belief: Confidence in his own abilities has always been central, with Mayweather believing deeply in his capacity to win and achieve greatness.
3. Discipline: A strict regimen of training, diet, and rest has been key to maintaining his performance level throughout his career.
4. Focus: Mayweather stresses the importance of staying focused on one’s goals and not getting distracted by external factors.
5. Constant improvement: Despite his successes, Mayweather continually seeks to improve his skills and tactics, demonstrating a commitment to personal and professional growth.
6. Strategic thinking: Like a chess player, Mayweather plans his fights meticulously, showcasing the importance of strategy and anticipation in achieving success.
7. Financial wisdom: Mayweather is known for being smart with money, emphasizing the importance of making good investments and planning finances carefully for a secure future.
8. Building a Strong Team: Recognizing that success isn’t a solo journey, Mayweather values the support and expertise of a dedicated team, from trainers to financial advisors.
9. Resilience: Mayweather’s ability to bounce back from challenges and controversies without losing his focus is a testament to his mental strength.
10. Giving Back: Despite his “Money” persona, Mayweather is also known for his philanthropic efforts, highlighting the importance of helping others as a measure of true success.
These rules, drawn from Floyd Mayweather’s career and philosophy, offer insights into achieving excellence through discipline, strategic planning, and a strong work ethic.
Final thoughts on Floyd Mayweather quotes
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