Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Born: February 24, 1977
in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an American professional boxer. He is a five-division world champion, where he has won ten world titles, including the lineal championship in three different weight classes. He is a two-time The Ring "Fighter of the Year" winning the award in 1998 and 2007, and also Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) "Fighter of the Year" in 2007. He is undefeated as a professional boxer, and currently ranks as the greatest welterweights of all time.

Movies for Floyd Mayweather Jr....

Hatton
Title: Hatton
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2023
Type: Movie
A definitive portrait of a unique, working-class hero, one of the world’s most beloved boxers - Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton. This documentary, with incredible access to Ricky and unseen archive footage, charts his journey from the Hattersley estate near Manchester to headlining on the strip in Las Vegas is an emotional insight into a brilliant but flawed sporting hero. Raw and compelling, the documentary showcases this cautionary tale and inspirational story of a man forced to navigate a path through fragile relationships and broken dreams as he attempts to make sense of a life that appeared destined for a happy ending.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. John Gotti III
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. John Gotti III
Character: Self
Released: June 11, 2023
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr. resumes his exhibition boxing career against John Gotti III, the grandson of former American crime boss John Gotti.
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Title: McGREGOR FOREVER
Released: May 17, 2023
Type: TV
Conor McGregor's brutal strikes and trash-talking swagger made him the UFC's biggest draw. This rousing docuseries follows his dynamic career.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Aaron Chalmers
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Aaron Chalmers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2023
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather will finally fight in the UK when he faces Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers in an exhibition bout at the O2 Arena in London.
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Manny Pacquiao: Unstoppable Force
Title: Manny Pacquiao: Unstoppable Force
Character: Self
Released: February 4, 2023
Type: Movie
While the sport of boxing requires sacrifice, discipline, concentration, and determination for Manny Pacquiao, it was survival.
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KSI & The Pauls: Primes for Success
Title: KSI & The Pauls: Primes for Success
Character: Himself
Released: January 11, 2023
Type: Movie
KSI and The Paul Brothers, from humble beginnings on YouTube, to mainstream domination. These unrelenting (and controversial) creators show no signs of stopping.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Deji
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Deji
Character: Self
Released: November 13, 2022
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr takes on British YouTuber Deji in his latest exhibition bout.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Mikuru Asakura
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Mikuru Asakura
Released: September 24, 2022
Type: Movie
The Floyd Mayweather Jr. exhibition world tour continues as the former pound-for-pound king meets MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura under the Rizin promotion from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul
Character: Self
Released: June 6, 2021
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul, billed as "Bragging Rights", is an exhibition boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Logan Paul. It took place on June 6, 2021, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Floyd
Title: Floyd "Money" Mayweather
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 2020
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather is the man with the perfect boxing record. His career has spanned more than two decades. His nickname is Floyd 'Money' Mayweather for a reason. His bouts make millions upon millions of dollars in PPV revenue. From a simple start in life in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to headlining two of the biggest PPV events of all time. Floyd has proven time and time again that he is money. Whether it's taking on one of the best boxers in the world, Manny Pacquiao or fighting the king of the Octagon, Conor McGregor, Floyd 'Money' Mayweather puts on a show no matter the opponent.
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Team Khan
Title: Team Khan
Character: Himself
Released: September 29, 2018
Type: Movie
Fly-on-the-wall documentary about professional boxer Amir Khan. Filmed over two years, it follows Amir and his team in their quest to fight the best boxer on the planet, the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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Bipolar Rock 'N Roller
Title: Bipolar Rock 'N Roller
Character: Himself
Released: May 25, 2018
Type: Movie
The film explores Mauro Ranallo’s career, including his work on the two biggest pay-per-view events in television history, and his relentless pursuit of a childhood dream despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Through this deeply personal portrait, Ranallo hopes that the film might inspire others to persevere in pursuing their dreams despite the challenges of a mental health condition.
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Kadyrov, The Dictator of Chechnya
Title: Kadyrov, The Dictator of Chechnya
Character: Self
Released: May 15, 2018
Type: Movie
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Conor McGregor: Notorious
Title: Conor McGregor: Notorious
Character: Himself
Released: November 3, 2017
Type: Movie
Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. Filmed over the course of 4 years, Notorious is the exclusive, all-access account of Conor’s meteoric rise from claiming benefits and living in his parents' spare room in Dublin to claiming multiple championship UFC belts and seven figure pay-packets in Las Vegas.
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When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story
Title: When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story
Character: Punch
Released: September 4, 2017
Type: Movie
"Hit A Lick," tells the tragic story of Falicia Blakely, a teen mom who grows up in the fast-lane. When she becomes an exotic dancer, she attracts the attention of local pimp and predator, Dino. His empty promises of a life together turns Falicia into a pawn in his dangerous games; and she's forced to prove her love for him at the expense of innocent lives.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor
Character: Self
Released: August 26, 2017
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor, also known as "The Money Fight" is a boxing match between undefeated eleven-time five-division professional boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and two-division mixed martial arts world champion and current UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor.
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Title: Beach Club
Character: Self
Released: September 1, 2016
Type: TV
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Andre Berto
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Andre Berto
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 2015
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Andre Berto, billed as "High Stakes", was a professional boxing fight, contested for the welterweight championship. The bout was held on September 12, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Showtime PPV Mayweather Jr. confirmed his retirement after the bout.
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
Title: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
Character: Self
Released: May 2, 2015
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao, billed as The Fight of the Century, Battle for Greatness or Legacy, was a professional boxing match between the eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and undefeated, five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. The fight took place on May 2, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Mayweather/Pacquiao: At Last
Title: Mayweather/Pacquiao: At Last
Character: Self
Released: April 18, 2015
Type: Movie
The film chronicles the biggest challenge of Manny Pacquiao's stellar pro career as the global icon prepares to fight the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana II
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana II
Character: himself
Released: September 13, 2014
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana II, billed as "Mayhem", was a world championship boxing match held on September 13, 2014, in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, United States.
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Think Like a Man Too
Title: Think Like a Man Too
Character: Self
Released: June 20, 2014
Type: Movie
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana I
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana I
Character: Himself
Released: May 3, 2014
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana, billed as "The Moment", was a boxing welterweight championship superfight. The bout was held on May 3, in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on Showtime PPV.
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The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
Title: The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
Character: Himself
Released: November 18, 2013
Type: Movie
The History of WWE celebrates 50 years of sports entertainment by chronicling the evolution of WWE from small, regional promotion into a worldwide phenomenon. With new interviews from several key personalities past and present, get the inside story behind each era of WWE as well as all your favourite moments and Superstars.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo Álvarez
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo Álvarez
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 2013
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo Álvarez, billed as The One, was a boxing light middleweight championship superfight. The bout was held on September 14, 2013, in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on Showtime PPV. The bout took place at a 152-pound catchweight, two pounds below the light middleweight limit of 154 pounds.[1][2] Mayweather received $41.5 million for this fight before taking into account pay-per-view sales.
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Mayweather vs. Guerrero
Title: Mayweather vs. Guerrero
Released: May 4, 2013
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero, billed as May Day, was an boxing welterweight championship superfight for Mayweather's WBC Welterweight title and vacant Ring Welterweight title.[1] The bout was held on May 4, 2013, in the MGM Grand Garden Arena at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Showtime PPV. The bout was the first major televised fight of Mayweather's career to not to be aired on HBO PPV. The card featured some of the rising stars of Mayweather Promotions: J'Leon Love, Badou Jack, Luis Arias, Ronald Gavril and Lanell Bellows.[2]
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Mayweather
Title: Mayweather
Character: Himself
Released: April 27, 2013
Type: Movie
Documentary about the life of undefeated eight-time world boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather.
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30 Days in May
Title: 30 Days in May
Character: Himself
Released: April 2, 2013
Type: Movie
Chronicles the days between Mayweather's May 5, 2012 victory over Puerto Rican superstar Miguel Cotto and the start of a three-month jail term on June 1, 2012 at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas. The film concludes on Aug. 3, Mayweather's self-described 'best day of my life,' when he was released after serving two months behind bars.
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Title: ALL ACCESS
Character: Self
Released: June 13, 2012
Type: TV
ALL ACCESS, SHOWTIME Sports takes you beyond the boxing ring.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto
Character: Himself
Released: May 5, 2012
Type: Movie
Arguably the biggest fight of 2012 takes place on Cinco de Mayo, with Floyd Mayweather looking to add another championship to his mantle when he takes on Miguel Cotto for the WBA light middleweight title.
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WWE: The Big Show - A Giant's World
Title: WWE: The Big Show - A Giant's World
Character: Himself
Released: September 23, 2011
Type: Movie
This penetrating pro-wrestling bio offers a bird's-eye view of what it's like to be a giant -- which, in the case of Paul Wight (better known as the Big Show), makes you one of the most intimidating figures in the WWE. In addition to discussing his battles with wrestling superstars like Steve Austin, Ric Flair and the Undertaker, the Show also talks about his struggles with the genetic condition that caused his extraordinary growth.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victor Ortiz
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victor Ortiz
Character: Self
Released: September 17, 2011
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victor Ortiz, billed as Star Power, was a championship fight for Ortiz's WBC Welterweight title. The bout was held on September 17, 2011, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and televised via HBO PPV. As a part of a split-site doubleheader, the broadcast also featured the Saul Alvarez vs. Alfonso Gomez Light Middleweight championship bout taking place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
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Mayweather vs. Ortiz
Title: Mayweather vs. Ortiz
Character: Himself
Released: September 17, 2011
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather takes on Victor Ortiz for the WBC World Welterweight Championship at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Title: Ridiculousness
Character: Self
Released: August 29, 2011
Type: TV
Rob Dyrdek takes the funniest amateur internet videos and builds them into an episode of edgy, funny, and most importantly, timeless television.
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Title: Conan
Character: Self
Released: November 8, 2010
Type: TV
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley
Character: Self
Released: May 1, 2010
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley, billed as Who R U Picking?, was a boxing welterweight non-title superfight. The bout was held on May 1, 2010, before a "sellout" crowd of 15,117 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The match was put together after Andre Berto pulled out of his scheduled January 30 unification bout against Mosley.
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Teenage Paparazzo
Title: Teenage Paparazzo
Character: Self
Released: January 22, 2010
Type: Movie
A documentary that examines the relationship between celebrity and society.
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Mayweather vs. Marquez
Title: Mayweather vs. Marquez
Character: Himself
Released: July 18, 2009
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather takes on Juan Manuel Marquez for a non-title bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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WWE WrestleMania XXIV
Title: WWE WrestleMania XXIV
Character: Himself
Released: March 30, 2008
Type: Movie
WrestleMania XXIV was the twenty-fourth annual WrestleMania PPV. The event took place on March 30, 2008, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The first main event was a Singles match from the SmackDown brand that featured The Undertaker challenging World Heavyweight Champion Edge for the title. The second was a Triple Threat match from the Raw brand, in which WWE Champion Randy Orton defended against challengers Triple H and John Cena. The third was a singles match featuring ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero defending against Kane. Other matches include a No DQ match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. fighting The Big Show, a Money in the Bank ladder match with Carlito, Shelton Benjamin, MVP, CM Punk, Mr. Kennedy, Jericho, and John Morrison, and a retirement match between Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Ricky Hatton
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Ricky Hatton
Character: Self
Released: December 8, 2007
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Ricky Hatton, billed as Undefeated, was a boxing match that took place on December 8, 2007, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, between reigning WBC & The Ring welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and reigning The Ring light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton. The fight was for Mayweather's WBC & The Ring welterweight titles. Mayweather defeated Hatton by TKO in the tenth round.
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Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Title: Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Character: Self
Released: May 5, 2007
Type: Movie
Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., billed as The World Awaits, was a light middleweight superfight that took place on May 5, 2007, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada between six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya (38–4, 30 KO) and undefeated four-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (37–0, 24 KO). At the time, the bout was the most lucrative boxing match ever, with over $130 million in generated revenue.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir
Character: Himself
Released: November 4, 2006
Type: Movie
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Zab Judah
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Zab Judah
Character: Himself
Released: April 7, 2006
Type: Movie
"Mayweather vs. Judah: Sworn Enemies" was a boxing IBF Welterweight championship which took place on April 8, 2006, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada between IBF Welterweight Champion Zab Judah (34-3, 25 KO) and undefeated three-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (35-0, 24 KO).
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sharmba Mitchell
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sharmba Mitchell
Character: Himself
Released: November 19, 2005
Type: Movie
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Hip-Hop Honeys | Las Vegas
Title: Hip-Hop Honeys | Las Vegas
Character: Self
Released: July 5, 2005
Type: Movie
Hip-Hop Honeys: Las Vegas is your VIP pass to party in Sin City alongside 21 beautiful models and some of hip-hop's biggest stars. Once again, Game has gathered a gang of super-sexy honeys, superstar rappers and original blazing beats from top hip-hop producers. Hip-hop legend Redman is your host, bringing his own unique brand of humor. Watch as they enjoy sexy limo rides for pleasure and exclusive access to the hottest casino nightspots in town. Witness exotic models of all shades as they pose for intimate segments containing exclusive, upscale nude videography. Featuring guest appearances from 50 Cent, Lil Jon, Lloyd Banks, Floyd Mayweather, Aaron Hall, DJ Premier, Obie Trice and more.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Arturo Gatti
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Arturo Gatti
Character: Self
Released: June 24, 2005
Type: Movie
Arturo "Thunder" Gatti (39-6, 30 KO's) put his WBC Super Lightweight Championship on the line against the undefeated, number two rated pound for pound fighter in the world, "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather, Jr (33-0, 22 KOs). The bout took place at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
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Title: Dancing with the Stars
Character: Self - Contestant
Released: June 1, 2005
Type: TV
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Henry Bruseles
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Henry Bruseles
Character: Himself
Released: January 22, 2005
Type: Movie
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. DeMarcus Corley
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. DeMarcus Corley
Character: Himself
Released: May 22, 2004
Type: Movie
Mayweather, 27, the former lightweight and junior lightweight champ making his 140-pound debut, put on a display as he clinically dissected former titlist DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley, knocking him down twice officially and scoring a lopsided decision, 119-108 (twice) and 119-107.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Phillip Ndou
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Phillip Ndou
Character: Himself
Released: November 1, 2003
Type: Movie
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victoriano Sosa
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victoriano Sosa
Character: Himself
Released: April 19, 2003
Type: Movie
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Jose Luis Castillo II
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Jose Luis Castillo II
Character: Himself
Released: December 7, 2002
Type: Movie
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Jose Luis Castillo I
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Jose Luis Castillo I
Character: Self
Released: April 20, 2002
Type: Movie
The most debated fight in Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s undefeated career is unquestionably his first bout with Jose Luis Castillo on April 20, 2002. Mayweather was 27-0 and moving up to 135 pounds for the first time, where Castillo (45-4-1, 41 KO at the time) held the WBC's title.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Jesus Chavez
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Jesus Chavez
Character: Himself
Released: November 10, 2001
Type: Movie
Making the eighth and final defense of the WBC Super Featherweight Championship, Floyd Mayweather Jr. saves his most entertaining performance for last when he meets Jesus Chavez head on in San Francisco. Chavez makes Mayweather work but is eventually lit up by combinations from the champion. Mayweather gets the knockout when the battered challenger fails to answer the bell for the tenth round.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Hernandez
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Hernandez
Character: Himself
Released: May 26, 2001
Type: Movie
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Diego Corrales
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Diego Corrales
Character: Himself
Released: January 20, 2001
Type: Movie
In one of the more definitive and memorable fights of his career Mayweather fought the hard-hitting, former IBF super-featherweight champion Diego Corrales (33–0, with 27 KOs). Coming into the bout Mayweather and Corrales were undefeated, and neither fighter had touched the canvas. Mayweather was The Ring's #2-ranked super featherweight in the world (and #7 pound-for-pound), while Corrales was the #1-ranked super featherweight in the world and #5 pound-for-pound.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Emanuel Augustus
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Emanuel Augustus
Released: October 21, 2000
Type: Movie
Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought Emanuel Augustus on October 21, 2000, at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Mayweather won the fight by TKO at 1:06 in round 9 of 10 1. At the time of this match, Augustus went by his birth name, Emanuel Burton. He adopted his father’s last name of Augustus when his parents married in 2001 1. Mayweather, the WBC super featherweight champion, fought Augustus in a non-title bout at lightweight
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Title: WWE SmackDown
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 29, 1999
Type: TV
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Angel Manfredy
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Angel Manfredy
Character: Self
Released: December 19, 1998
Type: Movie
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Genaro Hernández
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Genaro Hernández
Character: Himself
Released: October 3, 1998
Type: Movie
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Edgar Ayala
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Edgar Ayala
Released: February 1, 1997
Type: Movie
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Title: Arliss
Released: August 10, 1996
Type: TV
A behind-the-scenes look at the glitzy, big-money world of professional sports following the eternally optimistic and endlessly resourceful L.A. sports agent Arliss Michaels whose Achilles' heel is his inability to say “no” to clients and employees.
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Title: WWE Raw
Released: January 11, 1993
Type: TV
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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Title: WWE Raw
Character: Self
Released: January 11, 1993
Type: TV
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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All-Star Weekend
Title: All-Star Weekend
Character: Tanner
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Two buddies form a rivalry over their favorite American basketball player.