Floyd Mayweather cancels 2020 comeback following family heartbreak

Joe HewlettJoe Hewlett20 March 2020
Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather

Dealing with heartbreak, boxing great Floyd Mayweather has called off his 2020 comeback after the passing of two family members in a week.

The mother of his three children and ex-girlfriend Josie Harris, was found dead in a car while uncle Roger - a pivotal figure to his unprecedented success - tragically died on Wednesday.  

Speaking about his devastation, Floyd said: "Roger was a great champion and one of the best trainers in boxing.
"My uncle was one of the most important people in my life inside and outside of the ring," added Mayweather, who was already grieving after the mother of his three children died on 11 March. 

"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."

Mayweather's 2020 comeback off

The news, alongside the current coronavirus epidemic, will postpone Mayweather’s highly-anticipated return to the ring, according to TMZ Sports.

Mayweather had previously suggested that he would be involved in two mega-fights in 2020, with UFC duo Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov in prime position.
McGregor was Mayweather’s last opponent in the ring. The pair went toe-to-toe in the second most lucrative event in boxing history with Mayweather stopping the Irishman in the 10th round.

During his UK Tour, Mayweather spoke of his interest in a rematch with the 'Notorious' if the price was right. Speaking about how he transformed his career after leaving Top Rank, Mayweather said: “Once I took over my own career, my first fight I made eight figures,” said Mayweather during his promotional tour.

“I was already making $7 million, $8 million, $8 1/2 million. But as soon as I became my own promoter and my own boss, I made eight figures instantly.” 
“From eight figures, we went to making upwards of $32 million per fight. Then I said to myself, ‘It’s not enough.’ So we then went from $32 million to $50 million. Then I said, ‘It’s not enough.’ Then I went from $50 million to $100 million, and I said, ‘It’s not enough.’
“We went from $100 million to $300 million, and I said, ‘It’s not enough.’ Now we’re over $300 million to $350 million, and hopefully, we can make that this year,” added Mayweather.
However, some things are more important than money. Boxing365 send their best wishes to Floyd and his family during extremely difficult times.