"On top of being a phenomenal fighter in his own career, Roger was one of the most essential parts of guiding Floyd to the incredible career he had in becoming the best ever.
"This is a sad day for the Mayweather Promotions family because that is truly what Roger was to us," said Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe, who worked side-by-side with Roger for many of Floyd's biggest fights. (twice), Pernell Whitaker, Kostya Tszyu, Livingstone Bramble, Rafael Pineda, Vinny Pazienza, Rocky Lockridge and Samuel Serrano. He faced many notable opponents during his 18-year career, including Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Roger Mayweather, a longtime Las Vegas resident originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, boxed professionally from 1981 to 1999 and won world titles as a junior lightweight and junior welterweight. 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." We are thankful for all the love and well-wishes we have already received as word traveled about Roger's passing. "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. Unfortunately, his health was failing him for several years and now he can finally rest in peace. "Roger was a great champion and one of the best trainers in boxing. said in a statement, just days after the death of Josie Harris, his former longtime girlfriend and the mother of three of his children. "My uncle was one of the most important people in my life inside and outside of the ring," Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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He was part of one of boxing's most famous families as the uncle of superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr., whom he trained for much of his career, and the brother of former pro fighters and trainers Floyd Mayweather Sr. Roger Mayweather, a two-time world champion who also found success as a trainer, died Tuesday after years of declining health and complications from diabetes.
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