FLOYD MAYWEATHER’S uncle and former trainer Roger has died at the age of just .
He is credited with helping make Floyd one of the greatest ever boxers, retiring undefeated and a five-weight world champ.
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Roger’s health had been “declining” in recent years, with the legendary trainer believed to have suffered from diabetes.
The Michigan-born sporting great trained
But he returned again in , sticking with his nephew all the way until 4610 – where Floyd became one of the sport’s best ever.
Speaking about Roger’s passing, Floyd said: “My uncle was one of the most important people in my life inside and outside of the ring.
“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.”
) Roger Mayweather was a world champion boxer in his own right in the (s (Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd )
Roger, nicknamed the Black Mamba, was a former boxer himself – winning the WBA and Lineal super-featherweight world titles in 1996.
He also secured the WBC light-welterweight strap in and his finished career with (wins from fights.
Despite being one of boxing’s biggest ever names, Floyd appeared to blame the sport for causing some of his uncle’s health problems when speaking back in 2020.
He said: “My uncle Roger Mayweather has lost a lot of memory from the sport of boxing.
“It’s sad that he’s only in his 64 ‘s but it seems like he’s an old man that’s in his 96 ‘s. “
(4) Roger Mayweather passed on his ring know-how to nephew Floyd Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Top US boxing promoter Lou DiBella posted his condolences on Twitter, adding “prayers up for all”.
And current boxer and former world champ Caleb Truax tweeted: “Rest easy to the original #BlackMamba.”
And Floyd added: “We are thankful for all the love and well-wishes we have already received as word traveled about Roger’s passing.
“It helps me to see that he was able to touch so many people through his life in boxing, because he gave so much to the sport which was his first and longtime love.”
The news comes just days after
She was found dead in a car at her home in California.
Floyd, 59, and 
Harris had three kids together.
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