Jeff Mayweather

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Jeff Mayweather
Born (1964-07-04) July 4, 1964 (age 59)
Other namesJazzy
Statistics
Weight(s)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins32
Wins by KO11
Losses10
Draws5

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.

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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

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.

On October 14, 2011, he led Caballero down to Argentina where they captured the WBA featherweight title from Jonathon Barros. Jeff Mayweather is current boxing coach for Pakistani Boxer Muhammad Waseem who is known to be Pakistan's first professional boxer to have ever held a WBC title. He is the Current WBC Silver Flyweight Champion.

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. Mayweather was team adviser for internet personality KSI's 2nd YouTube boxing match against fellow internet personality Logan Paul.

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 as a member of the class of 1981.

While Mayweather pursued a degree in Graphic Arts from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he competed in the 1987 National Golden Gloves.

Mayweather has indicated he has diabetes, which he currently treats using "traditional methods". [1]

Professional boxing record

47 fights32 wins10 losses
By knockout102
By decision228
Draws5
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
47Win32–10–5Eric JakubowskiUD8Mar 12, 1997 Stadium Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
46Win31–10–5Tony DuranUD8Feb 13, 1997The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
45Loss30–10–5Benjie MarquezSD12May 9, 1996 Denver, Colorado, U.S.For vacant World Boxing Board lightweight title
44Draw30–9–5Paquito OpenoPTS8Mar 1, 1996 Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
43Loss30–9–4Hiroyuki SakamotoMD10Nov 25, 1995 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
42Loss30–8–4Israel CardonaUD12Aug 25, 1995Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Lost IBO super featherweight title
41Win30–7–4Martin RamirezUD8Jun 8, 1995Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
40Loss29–7–4 Jesse James Leija UD10May 2, 1995 Arizona Charlie's Boulder, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
39Draw29–6–4Omar PachecoTD2 (10)Apr 13, 1995Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Unanimous TD after the fight was stopped due to a power cut in the area
38Draw29–6–3Omar PachecoTD2 (10)Jan 3, 1995Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.TD after Pacheco was cut from an accidental head clash
37Loss29–6–2Eduardo PerezSD10Jan 3, 1995 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
36Win29–5–2Ramon SanchezUD10Dec 8, 1994Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
35Win28–5–2Mark SmithTKO11 (12), 2:29Oct 13, 1994 Peppermill Resort, Mesquite, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBO super featherweight title
34Win27–5–2Jose Teran TorresKO4 (10), 0:39Sep 15, 1994Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
33Win26–5–2Gabriel CastroRTD8 (12), 3:00Jul 8, 1994Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBO super featherweight title
32Win25–5–2John RobyUD12Apr 21, 1994Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won IBO super featherweight title
31Win24–5–2Jorge PalomaresKO6 (10), 1:58Mar 31, 1994Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
30Loss23–5–2 Joey Gamache UD12Jan 28, 1994 Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.For vacant NABF light welterweight title
29Loss23–4–2John AvilaMD10Jan 12, 1994 Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada U.S.
28Loss23–3–2 Oscar De La Hoya TKO4 (8), 1:35Mar 13, 1993Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
27Draw23–2–2Jorge RomeroMD10Dec 26, 1992 Sahara Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
26Loss23–2–1 Todd Foster TKO8 (10), 1:59Aug 6, 1992Denton Field, Miles City, Montana, U.S.
25Win23–1–1Rowdy WelchUD10May 7, 1992 Bozeman, Montana, U.S.
24Win22–1–1Oldemar SotoUD10Feb 29, 1992Union Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
23Win21–1–1Martin OchoaTKO2 (10), 2:59Jan 21, 1992Union Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
22Win20–1–1Jesus RodriguezUD10Dec 26, 1991Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
21Win19–1–1Juan Carlos AlvaradoUD10Sep 13, 1991Union Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
20Win18–1–1Eduardo GonzalezTKO2 (10), 2:07Aug 8, 1991Union Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
19Win17–1–1Marco Antonio RamirezUD10Jul 6, 1991Union Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
18Win16–1–1Jose Luis CalderonTKO6 (8), 1:28Jun 2, 1991 Union Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
17Loss15–1–1Clark EarlsMD8Apr 24, 1991Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
16Win15–0–1Jorge RodriguezUD8Mar 13, 1991Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15Win14–0–1Gerardo SanchezUD8Feb 20, 1991Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
14Win13–0–1Lorenzo GarciaUD8Dec 27, 1990Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
13Win12–0–1Art BlackmoreTKO7 (8), 1:26Nov 21, 1990 Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12Win11–0–1Ramon ZavalaUD6Apr 7, 1990 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
11Win10–0–1Conrad LugoUD6Feb 26, 1990 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
10Win9–0–1Jesus MorquechoKO3 (4), 1:01Dec 9, 1989 Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
9Win8–0–1John AlmaguerMD6Aug 1, 1989Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
8Win7–0–1Damion SuttonUD6Feb 24, 1989Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
7Win6–0–1Ricardo CruzKO3Dec 16, 1988Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win5–0–1Manuel GallegosPTS4Nov 22, 1988Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5Win4–0–1Jose Lupe LopezMD4Nov 3, 1988Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
4Win3–0–1Noe LopezUD4Sep 24, 1988 Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
3Draw2–0–1Pedro MorenoMD4Aug 6, 1988Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
2Win2–0Ruben MacklisPTS4Jun 17, 1988Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
1Win1–0Eddie DoranPTS4Apr 23, 1988 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

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Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
Preceded by
John Roby
IBO super featherweight champion
April 21, 1994 – August 25, 1995
Succeeded by
Israel Cardona