“Floyd’s a Gym Rat”- Mike Tyson Backs Floyd Mayweather

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is rooting for Floyd Mayweather to become a hugely successful trainer. In conversation with TMZ Sports, Tyson reveals that he is sure that Mayweather will crush it on either side of the glove.

Recently Mayweather came out to the public saying that he might start training fighters and Mike Tyson is all for it.

“Mostly, the guy that’s the great trainer is not the great fighter and that’s why he becomes the great trainer. I give Floyd a good chance because Floyd’s a gym rat, that’s all he does. You see him in the club for one week but he’s in the gym every day for 25 years,” explains Mike Tyson

“He does it in his sleep, this is what he [does],” says the Baddest Man on the Planet as he brands Mayweather as an absolute professional. Tyson feels even though he lives a very fast-paced life his dedication to the art remains unmatched.

Floyd Mayweather Inspired by Roger Mayweather

Mayweather wants to take up training in honor of his uncle and former head trainer, Roger Mayweather, following his demise. Roger Mayweather passed away in March. Roger stood at Money’s corner for 34 out of his 50 professional fights. He successfully trained Mayweather into becoming the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in his generation.

“As many of you know, I’ve had incredible trainers which included my dad and uncle. Due to the recent passing of my Uncle Roger, I’ve felt inspired to help those around me. The same way they have been there for me throughout my boxing career,” says Mayweather as he looks to share his knowledge of the sport to young fighters.

Mayweather came out of a two-year layoff to take on Conor McGregor in a cross-over fight at the hallowed T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in 2017. However, that was his final appearance in the ring as a professional fighter.

“I want to leave an impression on those around me and allow them to see their potential. I am new at training and so far I’ve been working with people with no boxing experience. Therefore we are growing together. But I promise you, I will be one of the best trainers in the world,” says Mayweather

Do you think Mayweather will be as great as Mike Tyson thinks?