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September 12, 2015 marked a monumental moment in sports history. The undisputed and undefeated Floyd “Money” Mayweather stepped into the ring for the final time to defend his WBC and WBA welterweight titles, as well as his perfect record to make it 49-0.

Fight night was kicked off with Tra’kwon Pettis, who was recently added to the Mayweather Promotions stable. He took home a 1^st round TKO for his pro-debut. Ashley Theophane was up next in a 10 round match-up against Steven Upsher. Theophane put on an outstanding performance and dominated his opponent throughout the fight, ultimately winning by unanimous decision. New prodigy, Gervonta “Tank” Davis wasted no time earning a TKO 1:34 into the first round against Enrique Tinoco. The excitement continued as Ronald “The Thrill” Gavril took on Scott “Cujo” Sigmon. Sigmon couldn’t survive Gavril’s hard-hitting right hook long enough to reach round 8, as the doctor called off the fight. Chris “Young King” Pearson entered the ring protecting his perfect record against Janks Trotter for an exciting bout that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. Trotter quickly gained control of the fight, as he was able to continuously pin Pearson on the ropes. Pearson then changed the momentum in the 7^th round causing Trotter to hit the canvas. Pearson earned the win by way of TKO and remained undefeated. Next, Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith entered the ring against Vanes “Nightmare” Martirosyan. Smith suffered 2 knockdowns, the first coming at the end of round 3 and the second in round 8.The match went the distance and the judges scored Vanes the winner by majority decision. Sanjarbek Rakhmanov then took on Farkhad Sharipov in a 6 round bout that went the distance. Both fighters put forth great efforts; however, it was Sanjarbeck who got the unanimous decision victory.

The Showtime PPV portion of the action-packed undercard opened up with a 10 round showdown between Jonathan Oquendo and Jhonny Gonzalez. Oquendo came out on top, winning by majority decision. Badou Jack successfully defended his WBC Super Middleweight world title for the first time against George Groves. Jack remained champion with a split decision win over Groves. Roman Martinez and Orlando Salido battled each other once again in a rematch that ended in a draw.

In the historic main event, Floyd Mayweather laced up for the 49^th and final fight of his professional career to face Andre Berto. Mayweather started fast and never looked back. The champ’s distinguished techniques that he displayed throughout the fight produced many fascinating highlights, including a few unexpected dance moves that kept the crowd entertained aside from the hard-hitting action. Berto stayed focused and competitive, but was unable to effectively cut-off the ring on Mayweather, ultimately falling short of a victory against “The Best Ever”, Floyd Mayweather.

TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAY, September 29, 2015

It was Toe-To-Toe Tuesday at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on September 29. WBA Super Featherweight Champion of the world, Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna retained his title with a tenth round TKO over former Puerto Rican Olympian, Carlos Ivan Velasquez. Fortuna dropped Velasquez early in the fight but Velasquez kept a steady pace and continued to defend himself.
The WBA Champion broke down his opponent’s defense leaving him with a bloody nose throughout the rest of the fight. In the 10th round, the official called the fight with 35 seconds remaining in the round.

In the co-featured bout, Dominique Dolton and Oscar Molina fought to a majority draw after 10 action-packed rounds. Cruiserweight champion, Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti, remained undefeated and pushed his record to 12-0 (11 KOs) after serving his opponent Tamas Lodi, a powerful left jab in the first round. J’Leon Love and Marcus Upshaw exchanged jabs throughout the rounds— keeping it a steady fight. That wasn’t enough for Love, as he continued landing hard punches to close out the 10^th and final round. Love earned a unanimous decision over his opponent.
Mayweather Promotions’ rising stars continued to earn wins on fight night. Ladarius “Memphis” Miller battled RonDale Hubbert in a 6 round match-up. Miller put on a good performance, and ultimately advanced his record to 9-0.

Next, Juan Heraldez took on Los Angeles-native Joaquin Chavez. Heraldez wasted no time delivering hard blows to the head of Chavez. Chavez put up a good fight, but it wasn’t enough to defeat Heraldez who won by unanimous decision.

Leduan Barthelemy and Michael Gaxiloa battled, as both fighters traded jabs to the body and face in a 6 round fight. In the last round, Barthelemy unleashed multiple punches—putting Gaxiloa in the corner, which led him to a unanimous decision win. Milwaukee native Thomas Hill entered the ring with Alphonso Black in a 6 round super welterweight match. Both fighters exchanged jabs to start out the first few rounds. Hill picked up the pace in round 4 with multiple left and right hooks to Black’s body—earning Hill a win by unanimous decision.

Stay In The Know Mayweather Promotions

Mayweather Promotions is entering its 9^th year of operation, and has grown tremendously since its inception. With the bar set high, Mayweather Promotions continues to be the top promotional company in the sport of boxing. The organization believes in the motto: To think outside the box. There’s no shortage on the team when it comes to creativity and originality.

Mayweather Promotions continues to seamlessly promote all forms of live entertainment including sporting events, live musical, and theatrical events, as well as film and television productions. Be on the lookout for Mayweather Promotions’ global breakthrough in addition to what we currently have in the works for the near future.

The company has also prided itself with continuing to sign and promote top-notch boxers.

There are currently 19 fighters across six different weight classes under its’ banner. Famously referred to as The “Money Team”, they’re all hungry and motivated to be successful in their careers. The evolving stable includes current, former, and future champions: Badou Jack, Chris Pearson, J’Leon Love, Mickey Bey Jr., Andrew Tabiti, Ashley Theophane, Ishe Smith, Lanell Bellows, Ronald Gavril, Ladarius Miller, Kevin Newman II, Juan Heraldez, Maurice Lee, Charvis Holifield, Lionell Thompson, Gervonta Davis, Alexis Santiago, Sanjarbek Rakhmanov, and Tra’kwon Pettis.

With a solid group of championship caliber fighters, trainers, and staff, Mayweather Promotions doesn’t plan to take its foot off the gas. President, Floyd “Money” Mayweather continuously aims to increase the stable of fighters,

build the Mayweather brand, and put his sports & entertainment company on another level.

Now and in years to come, Mayweather Promotions is poised to break more records, generate more revenue, and chase excellence as the company has solidified itself as the past, present & future of sports & entertainment.

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Roger Mayweather grew up in a household of boxing in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his brothers Floyd and Jeff Mayweather. As an amateur, he always desired to be a champion. He made his professional debut in 1981. It only took him two years to gain the WBA Super Featherweight title in which he gained high recognition. After retiring in 1999, Roger focused all his attention on training his nephew Floyd Mayweather. Continue reading more to learn about Roger’s transitions in boxing.

Q: Why did you become a professional fighter?

A: I was fighting long before I became a professional fighter and I wanted to be a champion. The only way I could’ve been a champion was to go somewhere and become one. I came to Las Vegas and wound up being a champion.

Q: Why did you choose the ring name “The Black Mamba”?

A: It was something that most people didn’t have. I saw it on TV about a snake that was kind but vicious like me. I decided I wanted to take that name.

Q: What do you like the most about still being involved in the sport of boxing?

A: I love boxing because of the fact that most people can’t do it. On top of that, people grade you on your talent in boxing, and they value you for what you can do. I also enjoy working with kids and contributing to keeping the sport alive. There’s no other place that I want to be everyday other than the boxing gym.

Q: Which fight of your professional boxing career was your favorite?

A: I think my favorite fight was when I won my second title. A lot of people said I wasn’t going to win. People said he’s been knocked out and I couldn’t win, but I proved them wrong.

Q: How did it feel to be inducted in the Nevada boxing hall of fame?

A: It means a lot. It lets me know that people think I was important to the sport and they appreciate my contributions. I was happy to receive my induction with my whole family there to support me. My nephew stood by my side along with my kids on stage. That was an honor in itself, and the induction made it more special.

Q: Can you describe for us what the sport of boxing has meant to your life?

A: Boxing has meant a lot to me. It’s been part of my everyday life for a long time. I don’t know what I would have done as far as my career goes if I didn’t box. I also don’t know what I would be doing now. I understand the sport and what it takes to be a champion. I also know that boxing is a vicious sport and you have to be smart in the ring. Boxers get knocked out all the time and it’s hard to come back from that. You have to be strong physically and mentally to survive in this sport. I understand that’s the key thing about boxing.

Q: What advice can you give to young up and coming fighters today?

A: I would tell them to get the best trainer and get the best education about boxing that they can get. I think they should also find a good mentor and a few other close people that they can trust to keep around. I would tell them to stay away from living a lifestyle that will distract them from the prize. Then when the time comes to fight they will have the talent and ability to get the job done