Watch: Floyd Mayweather Sr. Display Wicked Speed at the Age of 65

“Age is just a number,” and Floyd Mayweather Sr.  is the living testament of it. Mayweather Sr. is a known and respected figure in the world of boxing. Not only did he birth ‘ The best ever,’ but also trained him in the nascent stages of his career. Throughout the career of Floyd Mayweather Jr., his father was spotted at the corner for his bouts. Not to mention, he was a notable boxer in his own right. Just like his son, Mayweather Sr. competed in the Welterweight division but was defeated six times in his career.

However, his association with the sport was not only in the capacity as a competitor but also as a trainer. He continues to train even today and in a video, he was seen training a young prospect. In the video, Mayweather Sr. was giving advice and holding pads for Andrew Strode: an undefeated fighter with five victories and no defeat. However, the boxing world at large was left more left impressed with Mayweather Sr. than they were with Strode.

Floyd Mayweather Sr. & his speed raises eyebrows in the boxing world

Mayweather’s hand speed was evident while holding pads for his trainee. Given his age, the fans did not anticipate him to display fast reflexes. The video was posted by The Mayweather Boxing Channel.

Here are a few intriguing fan reactions as the fans were left startled at his speed:

A fan

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On contrary, one fan ascendancy4900 was more impressed with the boxer and stated, “I’m more impressed with that kid’s timing and reflexes tbh” 

Another fan, iTzYoMasterXX had words of encouragement for the young boxer and stated, “You can tell that kid really loves boxing.”

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Him asking the kid ‘are you ready’

while he is standing there just waiting to get going while Sn keeps breaking and stopping”

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It is safe to say that Mayweather Sr., despite his age, remains fast and has agility. Meanwhile, the video has also garnered attention due to the boxer. What is your reaction to his training clip and his speed? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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