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Floyd Mayweather vows to become boxing coach in tribute to his late uncle

<>Date: 11 April 2020
<>By Vincent Ashitey
<>Category: <>Sports
Floyd Mayweather's uncle Roger died last month at the age of 58 (Image: GETTY)
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Floyd Mayweather has vowed to become one of the world's best boxing coaches following the passing of his uncle Roger.

The former four-weight champion's trainer tragically passed away last month following a long battle with diabetes.

Roger, who was a former two-weight champion, passed away at the age of 58. 'Black Mamba' was held in high regard in the boxing world for his exploits inside and outside of the ring.

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Many credit the late Roger for moulding his nephew into one of the greatest fighters of his generation.

Floyd owes a large portion of his success to his late uncle, who he plans to honour by becoming a coach.

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Despite his cockiness and bravado, Mayweather admits all his success inside the ring won't necessarily make him a great coach.

Mayweather, 43, was last in competitive action in August 2017, locking horns with former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor in a much-maligned crossover bout.

'Money' was planning to return to the ring later this year but has reportedly shelved those plans following the deaths of his uncle and ex-girlfriend Josie Harris.

Source: express.co.uk

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