Real name Jeff Mayweather Stance Orthodox Martial art Boxing Nationality American Role Boxer | Rated at Lightweight Name Jeff Mayweather Nickname(s) Jazzy Total fights 47 Division Lightweight | |
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Born July 4, 1964 (age 59)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States ( 1964-07-04 ) Siblings Floyd Mayweather, Sr., Roger Mayweather Nephews Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Justin Mayweather Jones Nieces Fatimah Mayweather, Deltricia Tawanna Howard, Fannie Orr Similar People Floyd Mayweather - Sr, Roger Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather - Jr, Oscar De La Hoya, Celestino Caballero | ||
Jeff mayweather destroys oscar de la hoya over his letter to floyd mayweather
Jeff Mayweather (born July 4, 1964) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 1997, and held the IBO super featherweight title from 1994 to 1995. He has since worked as a boxing and mixed martial arts trainer.
Contents
- Jeff mayweather destroys oscar de la hoya over his letter to floyd mayweather
- Oscar de la hoya vs jeff mayweather part 1
- Professional career
- BoxingMMA trainer
- Internet ventures
- Personal life
- References
Oscar de la hoya vs jeff mayweather part 1
Professional career
Mayweather had a career boxing record of 32–10–5 (10 KOs). His biggest accomplishment was winning the IBO junior lightweight title from John Roby on April 21, 1994, a title which he defended two times. On March 13, 1993, Mayweather lost to Oscar de la Hoya, who was in only his 5th pro bout, by TKO in round 4.
Boxing/MMA trainer
After a successful career in the ring, Mayweather followed in the footsteps of his brothers and became a trainer. Known as the "Quiet Mayweather" Mayweather has trained several champions including Sultan Ibragimov,Celestino Caballero and for a short period Floyd Mayweather Jr.
He is current Boxing coach for Bellator MMA Heavyweight Roy Nelson (fighter). On October 14, 2011 he led Caballero down to Argentina where they captured the WBA featherweight title from Jonathon Barros.
Internet ventures
Mayweather has also launched a website called "Jeff Mayweather's Pro Boxing Insider". He says it will allow boxing fans to get an inside look at the sport, and will have several boxers serve as active contributors. The site also boasts a forum that allows fans to ask questions of the fighters.
Personal life
He is a member of the Mayweather boxing family; his brothers are former welterweight contender Floyd Mayweather, Sr. and two-division world champion Roger Mayweather, and his nephew is five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr..
Mayweather attended Ottawa Hills High School, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Class of 1981.
Mayweather attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan in the mid-80s while competing in Golden Gloves tournaments.