MAYWEATHER DISCUSSES TURNING PRO AND SPARRING PERNELL WHITAKER
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- čas přidán 1. 05. 2012
- During a private sit-down interview with select members of the media, undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather talked about his early boxing career. Check out what he had to say as Mayweather discusses what it was like when he was an amateur getting ready to turn pro, his experiences sparring with the likes of Pernell Whitaker and Frankie Randall, and much more.
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Whos here after hearing of the Passing of Sweet Pea😣 RIP champ, one of the best to ever do it for sure.
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RIP Frankie Randall 😔 man we losing so many legends
Same
Rip Sweet Pea 🙏🏾
Money 19 rip
Floyd has huge respect for Julio
I had to come back to this classic interview. RIP Sweet Pea
When he say he gave his life to boxing.....man did he. True to his craft
The man that truly gave his life to boxing was roy jones . He went above and beyond to please his fans by ruining his body with all the weight gaining ,weight losing and that just aged him quick . Mayweather did what he wanted ,when he wanted and when the fans are the reason for his wealth , he should do what the fans want ,and that's what roy did
Hero Fit 🤙🤙 bingo
@@ventwilliams3352 I'm confused as to if your siding with me lol
Yeah right Steroid Floyd
I mean I'm just making an opinion and comparing , was mayweather good yea he was did he give his life to boxing ? No not really he did things on his terms WHICH is smarter to think of his body and health 1st which u cant knock him for that BUT the comment was he gave his life and in my opinion it's not, roy jones sacrafice his body for the fans and giving his life
"Pernell is a guy who doesn't give out a lot of compliments. He didn't want to say anything about another fighter, because he didn't like the idea of anyone upstaging him. But I remember him saying to me, 'Man, this kid is good right now.' He said to Floyd, 'You stay with this and you remain dedicated, ain't nobody going to touch you.' " - Whitaker was #1 P4P, FM was 17
It's strange how Floyd gets no credit for fighting at his natural weight. Especially in a boxing/MMA era where guys gain up to 20+ pounds after weigh-ins.
+MrSilus2000 good point
it helps him in a lot of ways guys who gotta drain themselves come in feeling weak or guys who go up come in slow and tire easily
Correct
Silus Thank U I agree with 100%
Facts!!!! Silus he is the only fighter in the world to fight at his natural weight minus heavy weights!
This dude absolutely loves the sport. You can feel the passion come thru the screen as he recollect the details of each story. Beautiful.
Llewellyn Gray bingo🤙. Same thing I keep saying about this interview. sound like a kid talking about boxing because he LOVES it. 😎🤙
Whenever you do something you are Passionate about you always achieve it or give it your all to
Exactly that the reason Floyd is one of the greatest of all time cause his discipline and pasion and I don't remember who was the one that say that every time Floyd traing for a fight he train like he was broke he never lost his hunger
most teenagers come home late from hanging out, getting drunk. he was coming home late from the boxing gym
@@davidgonzalez5044 It was Zab Judah who said it.
MAN FLOYD DESERVES EVERYTHING HE HAS JUST LISTEN TO THE STRUGGLE AND THE GRIND!
William Sims 🤙🤙🤙
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You right man how can u hate on that
Rest in peace Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker ...one of the greats!
another legend Sweet pea
Damn man, they need to make a Floyd Mayweather Movie!
For real👍👍👌
It can't happen now because of his age but Cuba Gooding JR in his younger years would have been great to play Floyd.
It would have to be a sequal lol the amount of shit he's done
Souly he hasn’t reached greatness and prestige like legends such as Muhammad Ali or mike Tyson or sugar ray Robinson
Jaymoneybagz lol, he surpassed it
Wrong Pernell Whitaker was the first guy to Julio Cesar Chavez but the refs gave him a draw
100% FACTS
Facts man. Knocking people out is so important in situations like that. The world is so corrupt and cruel. No mercy in the ring. Chop off heads
Well he meant on paper.
In fighters minds great fighters minds a draw is a loss.
@@alanlinder1957 are you a fighter?
pernell whitaker is floyd's true favorite fighter and his true inspiration. You can tell Floyd learned a lot from Whitaker and he must've took a lot of Pernell's tricks, defense style and moves and added them to his arsenal. Just by watching them fight you can clearly see how one inspired the style of the other.
Basically what he's saying is that when he sparred Frankie Randall and Whitaker, He outboxed them no problem but he will always say it was good work for both of them out of respect.
+BluRay8o4 lol ..sounds to me he doesn't want to talk about sparring Whitaker too much ...
+I'm You You don't say if you destroyed someone in a sparring session or not. It will cause unnecessary rivalry
naww if you scroll down there's a link about it .. guy said Pernell handled him but it was obvious he was gonna be great .. noone can tell me a raw 17/18 yr old went in and beat Pernell so bad he just doesn't want to brag .. cmon.. lol .. Pea was the best..*****
I'm You Styles make fights, age doesn't matter
casual sparring with a new kid is far from a fight ...
Floyd was hungry in his youth..and that is why he is one of a kind, that Drive made him great. You hear similar stories from guys like Kobe, Jordan, and Magic etc...they just have something that cant be taught.
Even when old he was hungry
Floyd Mayweather Jr nah he wasn’t lol he was just that much better then everyone else he ain’t have to be
R.I.P. To The Champ, Pernell Whitaker, one of the Best EVER.
Floyd is a born boxer and student of the game. Came up in a different era. The best of our time.
Much respect to Floyd Mayweather & R.I.P. to Pernell Sweetpea Whitaker Whitaker 2 legends.
If he was irish we would worship him,its crazy the americans dont appreciate floyd
Not even that.....if he was white you never hear the end of it. This not even playing the race card it just simple fact. We as blacks don't even appreciate how good he was
Black Mumba you’re not black. Stop lying you racist piece of sh!t!
If it ain't white it ain't right!!!! In the great land of amerikkka
Tom Crean, Iceman facts
Fighting Words Boxing Network how is he racist for speaking facts?
Can hear the pain in his voice..... now I understand why he flaunts his riches!!! He came from the Gutter!!! He deserves it!!
he said he does it to motivate people to go and get it. already knowing he's told his story a million times. yet people ignore the story and only see him showing money. he literally came from nothing....been fucked over a million times got the short end of the stick etc. he didnt stop until he got it. no one can say anything bad about him man. they are just mad they give up before they give themselves a chance and choose to work a 9-5 with no drive to do more or go higher smh
Brian Kelley dude had a dad that was a pro boxer and uncle he didn’t have it that hard don’t care if his dad was jailed he had an uncle he grew up around this stuff he ain’t come from no gutter haha
@@rashaad8083 you sound miserable lmao no company for you today 😊
Shad Ruth he did have it hard you piece of shit shut the fuck up there is different ways to have a hard life it’s not just one way go fuck yourself
Still doesn’t have to show off so much
Best Ever... Pressure been on him since 16-17 mofos will never get .. He respected his friend so much he didn’t beat em..
this is the main reason spence wouldn't talk about what happen when he boxed may weather you show respect for the opportunity
Love to hear a true profesional talk with such passion about his craft. Floyd talking like a kid when talking about the boxing gym
Pernell is probably my favorite fighter
I was down with Pernell back in the day too.
Sweetpea was the shit!
Rest to him
I respect Floyd Mayweather.
Ok
50 and 0 you better respect that glorious record .and he beat them all and has the film footage to prove it .
50 and 0 you better respect that glorious record .and he beat them all and has the film footage to prove it .
@@nimrodgeronimo2397 shut up and stop repeating yourself 😅 idiot.
Cool to listen to these kinds of stories. Floyd is a certified legend, beyond his record. He hit heights very few fighters do.
I had to run back to a Gem ...
so much passion wit this one ; from MayDay.
Whitaker n Floyd have different styles.Floyd style is highly functional, utterly crisp/sharp, with a wonderful punching technique, top level shoulder rolling, parrying, or even simple ducking and swaying when he gets comfortable. He mostly doesn't move more than he needs to, and he has quite a professional but simple potent approach in the ring. He likes to save energy, With quick, economical motions, it's business like and he breaks people down bit by bit, like a surgeon. His style Is actually very old, he likes to play chess with his opponents. He like Hopkins, they get opponents to fight at their pace, because of this their style is more Robotic looking, Floyd style is about taking low risk as possible, it's like a business man, He's like BILL GATES, it's more business than fighting. His style is like the art of war, in basket ball he'll be like Kwai Lenard and Tim Duncan. Not flashy guys but they are very economical in their play. His approach is logical like Gene Roddenberry.fun
Plus Floyd was born in a boxing family, Whitaker was not ! A lot of fighters started in other sports like James Toney playing football.
Dave Louie not at 17 years old lol. When he mentions sparring pernell he would have got knocked out if pernell took him serious
All facts
Dave Louie you’re awesome at expressing your thoughts. 👍🏾
@@gottgaame unproven statement
I want someone to look at me they way Leonard elerbee looks at Mayweather
Hilario Felix 😭
😒😬😁😁
What do you notice.
8:44
I feel you. He looks at him like a proud father.
We will NEVER see another like him. #TBE
All About Boxing teofimo lopez look him up
@@teofimo68 lmao Teofimo has only 1 good opponent out of his 10 fights , hype
We might not, but future generations definitely will. History repeats itself...
I was a Floyd rider not no more..no respect for the old skool
Yeah i hope not,to watch him run so mush when he fought pac and all them wrong desicions against other boxers that where given to floyed like the castillo ,madonna ,delahoya pac even aginst juadah ,hello dont need those fucken upsets in boxing no more
Floyd had a lot of determination at an early age. Much respect. Sad that so many trainers and promoters were taking advantage of him.
Leonard Ellerbee is proud of Floyd. Genuinely loyal. Stuck with floyd. True to the game, floyd deserves what he get from boxing
leonard ellerbee knows where is bread and butter come from would not dare bite the hand that feed him etc period
You can see he loved the game by the joy in his eyes from his storytelling.
Wish there was footage of that sparring with Floyd and Pernell
I agree, Pernell Whitaker in my opinion is the greatest. Floyd Mayweather Jr is great as well, but I remember watching Pernell in his prime, and he was special.
This has to be one of the best Mayweather interviews ever. It's rare to see him be so candid, not be bragging about money and not answering questions directly. This was awesome.
Carlos, I concur. My respect for him has skyrocketed. Not that he was diminished in my mind prior to this interview because I've always liked him. But this interview just took my admiration of him to a higher level.
I love the excitement he has remembering where he started, you can see where that hunger came from
He said my Mom had rent a center Bill's due! My Mom got furniture from that ghetto place too ! Now Floyd caked and could own a 100 furniture stores ... come up is serious ! RIP Whitaker
The man truly loves the sport and has never complained about the sport. You can tell how he speaks of other fighters and how he takes care of his body .
Wow! Floyd boxed Pernell Whitaker, And Showed Much Respect And This Was Back In The Day...No Wonder Floyd Is TBE He Gave You The Blueprint On How Stay A Champion
@MrTruboy And you simply don't know how great Floyd is. Everyone has their own opinion.
Floyd is the greatest and that is the truth.
Whitaker was my fav fighter. he should've beat Oscar.
+Eastcoastflavor absolutely robbed him
***** Oh do I know... I so remember that night. He was robbed and he was dodging pretty boys punches all night.
he definitely got robbed, oscar was so goddamn protected back then
That "loss" pisses me off to this day Pernell was the champion Oscar did not do enough to "take" the belt from a long time champ.
Patrick Coleman Yes that's one fight I will never forget. Whitaker fought some tough people. I love may weather too but besides a old manny pacqua has he fought anyone good ? Lol.
This is one of the best, most organic interviews with mayweather. TBE!!!!
I don't believe I am about to say this but I think I'm warming to Floyd!
He's a decent guy away from the money persona
Patrick Skehill good for you,brother!! God bless you!! He's my dude!
I love Floyd
Patrick Skehill he a real boxer, disciplined don't let that money act fool you, it's just an act to promote himself. Hes a pure boxer, no drinking partying girl chasing, very disciplined dude that's why hes undefeated
Patrick Skehill nothing wrong with that , especially when you see the mans true nature of who he really is and who he had to become just to get people in the ring with him. It’s sad really. Us guys and gals that’s been with him his whole career know he’s worked and deserves everything he has.
And if you didn't know now you know he's paid his dues.
The real King of Boxing Floyd Maywheather not Paq
Charles Martin gotta respect both fighters. Both came from nothing. But now look at them. Richest boxer ever and a Senator.
this is the first interview I seen Floyd be so humble.
Love this side of Floyd. Born to box. Rent-A-Center furniture, Doritos and water. He deserves where he’s at today. I’m happy I got to witness his career.
Floyd IS A LEGEND. PLEASE LOOK AFTER YOURSELF FLOYD. THE NEWS OF SWEET PEA'S DEATH HAS ROCKED ME.
the implication that Whitaker was easy work for 17 year old Mayweather is bullshit. Whitaker has the same body as Mayweather and was a master of defense . I'm sad Mayweather couldn't admit hes more similar to pernell than anyone else
Floyd said that.
Man listening to his story Mayweather has a best selling autobiography in the makes a year after he retires.
he's bullshitting, boosting his appearance. he's picking his words carefully yall believe anything this guy says.
Dave Conrad And it will be quickly made into a MAJOR MOVIE!!!! I would love to write the script!!!!
Dave Conrad Of all the dumbass things I have heard said about Floyd is the comment that "he's picking his words carefully." WTF??? I have made a living speaking - and a good exciting one too - TALKING!!!!!!! And I think Floyd's conversation is fluid, beautifully cadenced, dramatic and eloquent! You need to GET A LIFE LITTLE STEVIE!!!!!!
Yeah take that Steven!
bahahaha! yall sound like floyds cheerleaders lol fucking groupies haha
One of the greatest interview one can ever have of one of the greatest fighter in the sport. Savour this interview. 20 years from now, this will be classic.
Great interview. Floyd LOVES boxing. He remembers all this stuff like it was yesterday. He is like a little kid explaining how he has been influenced by the older fighters. He definitely found his true calling in life. I would think he has even a greater purpose in life after boxing. God only knows. He has the money to support his family and children.
Mayweather is Legend.
Where all legends ,were all historic as indivisuals as humans on this earth where all legends ,god is good
Floyd looks young. Could pass for being early/mid twenties easy. Still got those young cat reflexes and skills too, just wish he put a bit more sting into his punches like he used to and just be that bit more aggressive like he used to.
SKINNY BUDDHA BOY Yes he fights amazingly well when he fights in a pocket.
Floyd started getting hand break's during fight so he stopped throwing his hardest to save his hands
@@akivapatterson right to many hand surgeries
@SKINNY BUDDHA BOY...Good point!
When Floyd was 16 and 17 years old he was a lot more aggressive, a bit more quicker and a lot more cockier.
Injuries idiot he didn’t just lose his power out of no where
Easily the best interview I've ever seen of Floyd. It's not very often that he goes into detail about how he developed into such a good fighter and how much he enjoys the art of boxing. I'd much rather hear him talk about these kinds of things than to hear him go on and on about money nonstop like he usually does. I love boxing.
"MAYWEATHER" the movie. Waiting my whole life if need be.
this is prob the best mayweather interview ive ever seen
without all that Money May BS
I love this series of videos he did in that room.
its good to see him like this. talking about what he loves, no gotcha questions, a respectable interview.
This is one of the best Mayweather interviews, thx 4 the upload!!!
Cool interview.
Sweat pea was one of the best boxers I have ever seen.
Prisoner60863 no he wasnt
Underneath all the flash , false bullshit, which is sometimes embarrassing, gloating about his pads, dollars n everything else, is a man who has dedicated his life to the hard grind. It’s nice to see really, he’s got all the stories which you know are absolutely true. Shame people didn’t see more of him like this. Defo one of the best to ever do it.
One my favorite interviews because he talks about his come up and his youth👊🏾💯👊🏾💯
Pernell fought roger.
Knocked Roger out
according to the interview, it was around 94 when mayweather was 17. no way in HELL did a 17 just have his way with whitaker in 94. they can tell that shit to someone that doesn't know any better.
@toca world ari and gacha lmao rs
Might be the best Mayweather interview I've ever seen .... Respect
It was cool to see him reflect on all of the changes he has been through and to never lose focus
My favorite Floyd interview of all times ⚡️🧠🧠🧠⚡️‼️💯
Best Floyd interview I have heard.
Floyd's love of the game is real, his most consistent pick for his Top 5 is Sweet Pea and he's always real about it
The interviewer ruined the interview by saying, "I heard it was easy work for you" because Floyd was about to explain what the sparring session was like, which is what we were all waiting to hear, but when dude said that, Floyd had no choice but to respond with "I always respect a champion" and that was it, nothing about the sparring.
This is some legendary shit right here 💯
I’m the only black he trusted .... lmaooooo I love Floyd but that shit was so funny
Because Floyd was the best, even back then
Very savvy and always a great learning experience to hear mayweather, he is an inspiration
sparring is one thing, a pro fight is something else.
Great interviewer!
He's got really small hands. Master boxer though
Absolutely my favorite interview!
man this was great to listen to, really inspirational
People have to learn to appreciate and give credit to the Living while they can know that they're appreciated...Floyds TBE! Sweet Pea is one of The Top 5 Greatest Ever! Sad loss! May His Legacy Live on...R.I.P.
Don't outshine the master is the lesson
I didn’t know very much about his early years in boxing - its very interesting to hear him talk about it....good video.
How refreshing to see Floyd actually talking honestly about stuff and properly answering questions instead of playing up to the camera. Fascinating to hear this kind of stuff. Perhaps he is finally growing up!
I don't believe that Whitaker was "easy work" for Floyd. That is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard.
Hoop dreams,every athlete professional or not always believe they're the best,not knock him,but we know Floyd, even if he did he'll never admit to it,respect, but I'm from Norfolk, RIP lb 4 lb da best
@@davidjamisonnmmeto603 I'm not a Floyd fan, but I do respect what he said and how he said it here. I just wouldn't think that one of the greatest fighters to do it would be "easy work" for him is all. I consider Chavez to be superior to Floyd on the scale of greats and Whitaker beat the breaks off him and then was given a ridiculous draw out of it.
you gotta remember, no one moves as much as floyd. or has the stamina Floyd is better than you downplay him to be...trust me on that.
@@shmokey59 1 plenty of boxers have moved more than Floyd in the ring and 2 there are plenty of boxers with heavier output than Floyd, he is just more efficient with his punches. You honestly think that Pernell Whitaker, the man who was robbed on 3 out of his 4 loses and beat a prime Chavez was outclassed by Floyd? Give me a break man
brotherhood9698 name them
When Floyd says 'It was good work', that means Floyd beat his ass lol
When he started talking about being a kid, you can tell this is tuff he's been holding in for so long and been waiting to get off his chest... that was interesting to hear him talk about his experiences as a kid & how he reacted to his father's harsh words.
People have no idea the pain it takes to overcome and use as fuel to be a true great. His childhood is the foundation to who he is today so that part of his stoey is very important for people to see in a documentary.
This is the best interview i have ever seen with Floyd.
It will take some time but there will be a time when Floyd will be remembered as Legend. Right now he is still too cocky and people dont want to give him credit because of it but in like 15-20yrs people will admit to his greatness.
Rick People forget that Ali was hated most of his career also and didn’t get the recognition he truly deserved until after he retired and fell ill with Parkinson’s disease. Floyd will get his props at some point in time once people stop being blinded by the “Money” persona.
Rest in eternal power Parnell sweet pea Whitaker one of the first pioneers of the Drunken Master style I salute you... Shaolin Temple
Floyd should make A documentary about his life I love hearing his life story
Man hearing your story inspire future boxers,and people in general thanks Floyd.
Throwing shade at chavez. Chavez was already in a bad place when he fought frankie anyway. That means nothing
No he wasn't
Huh, he called Chavez a legend. How is that throwing shade
Man he never took a break from Boxing. His entire life has basically been a training camp to preparw him for life and he won 50 times, lost 0
5 lost, do the res,stp skg him up ,yeah his defence was to run run so thats what he called it
That's why we support this man. Humble beginnings and now A1 lifestyle.
i love hearing floyds storys when he was younger.
Yooooo he telling a story but thing is you gotta read thru the lines...he's catching himself before he tells something that will mess up the boxing league...he's a great fighter but what he had to do....smh I'ma leave it at that
Those cheeks got busted
The Great Priest you wild this Floyd not Sugar Ray and Tyson
Bs
5:47 that part says it all.
This nikka really went on a tangent after being asked a question about Whitaker, LOL
Dope interview 💯
Man this is one great interview very interesting!!
Floyd needs a book bro
Hey Johnny shut yo broke jealous ass up...
Jay Suttle 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ He obviously means a book about him. A autobiography. lol chill!
Nothing worse than a man that sounds like a jealous bitch! Nothing worse! Must be a Republican
BigDH28 he needs to edit his comment then 😂 lmao
The masterful wizard Floyd.....☆
Its always fun to hear someone who is passionate about their art, talk about their art.
Light work for Floyd. Career extreme. It's a pleasure watching this man fight.