Roger Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather's coach and uncle, once said Sugar Ray Robinson was a better fighter than Floyd. This statement came from the man who guided Floyd's career from 1996, right after his Olympic bronze medal win.
Floyd Mayweather has built a legacy that puts him in talks as one of the greatest boxers ever. He's won world titles in five weight divisions and beaten some of the best fighters of his generation. His wins over Miguel Cotto, Oscar De La Hoya, Juan Manuel Marquez, and Shane Mosley have cemented his place in boxing history.
But Roger Mayweather believed there was one fighter who stood above the rest – Sugar Ray Robinson. In an interview, Roger explained his reasoning:
[Floyd] is ranked right behind Sugar Ray Robinson. He won seven world titles didn't he? He beat everyone from 130 to 154. Where would you put him at? Ray Robinson is the greatest ever period. I don't care what circumstance, Ray Robinson is the greatest fighter in the history of boxing.
Roger's opinion was based on Robinson's incredible 25-year career. From 1940 to 1965, Robinson dominated the sport. He held the world welterweight title from 1946 to 1951 and became a five-time world middleweight champion over nine years.
Robinson's career was filled with memorable battles against tough opponents like Jake LaMotta, Randolph Turpin, Carmen Basilio, and Gene Fullmer. These fights helped build his reputation as one of the most skilled and toughest boxers in history.
While Floyd's achievements are impressive, Roger Mayweather believed Sugar Ray Robinson's impact on the sport and his long-lasting success put him at the top of boxing's all-time greats.
