Congratulations to boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., who has officially been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. And during his big speech, he broke into “tears of joy” and gave thanks to his father and family.
After the coronavirus pandemic affected the 2020 and 2021 ceremonies, Floyd was honored on Saturday (June 11) during the 2022 Hall of Fame ceremony for the year 2021.
The 50-0 legend was joined by fellow boxing Hall of Fame inductees for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Joining Floyd in the class of 2021 were Laila Ali, Andre Ward, Wladimir Klitschko, and many more.
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As you know, Floyd has won every single belt in his 45-year career, which includes five divisions; ie: super-featherweight all the way to light-middleweight. And last night’s HOF induction was another big win for the undefeated champ.
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Floyd Mayweather Breaks Into ‘Tears Of Joy’ At Hall Of Fame Induction
However, this time was a little different as the new Hall of Famer broke into tears speaking on his career-encompassing victory. Fighting back the tears, Floyd said, “I said that I wouldn’t cry. This is unbelievable. This is one of the best days of my life.”
During his speech, Floyd gave thanks to his 69 year old father Floyd Mayweather Sr., who not only introduced him to the sport of boxing as a child, but also served as his coach and cornerman in the ring. Floyd said, “I love my dad because without him this wouldn’t be possible for me.”
At some point during his speech, Floyd gets emotional and breaks down into tears. His Hall of Fame 2021 classmate Lalia Ali is also seen running up to him to give him a napkin to wipe his tears
Floyd goes on to thank his children and their mothers as well. He said, “ I didn’t get here just from helping my dad. I also have to tell my children, I love you guys. You guys push me to be the best. And to both of the mothers of my four children, and may one rest in peace — Josie Harris — we love you, we know you looking down on us. And we know you want the best for us.”
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Take a look at the rest of the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Boxing Hall of Fame inductees:
The Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2020
- Bernard Hopkins
- Juan Manuel Marquez
- Shane Mosley
- Christy Martin
- Lucia Rijker
- Barbara Buttrick
- Frank Erne
- Paddy Ryan
- Lou DiBella
- Kathy Duva
- Dan Goossen
- Bernard Fernandez
- Thomas Hauser
The Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2021
- Wladimir Klitschko
- Floyd Mayweather
- Andre Ward
- Laila Ali
- Ann Wolfe
- Marian Trimiar
- Jackie Tonawanda
- Davey Moore
- Freddie Brown
- Dr. Margaret Goodman
- Jackie McCoy
- George Kimball
- Jay Larkin
The Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2022
- Miguel Cotto
- Roy Jones Jr
- James Toney
- Regina Halmich
- Holly Holm
- Bill Caplan
- Ron Borges
- Bob Yalen
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