“He Has Cancer”: Shaquille O’Neal Shares Floyd Mayweather’s Tear-Inducing Gut Punch About a Kid

Shaquille O’Neal is arguably one of the most popular NBA superstars of all time. It began with a star that changed the meaning of dominance in basketball. However, after a successful NBA career, the Big Diesel grew into a successful businessman. The clever investments have made him worth around $400 million today.

However, coming from humble beginnings, Shaq uses his fortune to give back to the community. His charitable acts have earned him immense praise. Recently, he shared the story of another athlete, Floyd Mayweather, who was reduced to tears after meeting a 10-year-old kid.

Mayweather is arguably one of the greatest boxers of all time. An undefeated professional record is the hallmark of his legend. At one point, the billionaire was the highest-paid athlete in the world. ‘Money Mayweather’ is known to display his success all over the world. However, he never puts his noble acts on the front. Like his story with a cancer patient, Taylor Hammond.

Shaquille O’Neal shared the legendary boxer narrating his experience with Hammond. Mayweather revealed he was lost for words and reduced to tears.

Floyd Mayweather and Shaquille O’Neal seem to follow the same principles

The four-time NBA champion posted about Mayweather on his Instagram story. Shaq seemed impressed with the boxer’s behavior as a star who gives back often. Notably, Mayweather spoke about the time a cancer patient had only one wish, to meet him. Hammond, a 10-year-old boy went to Mayweather’s gym where he met his idol. They took pictures and spent time together.

Moreover, the undefeated boxer also went out of his way to take him to Gamestop to buy any game he pleases. Furthermore, the formidable boxer couldn’t find words to write about Hammond when he wished to post a picture of them on his social media. Floyd Mayweather also revealed he had tears streaming down his eyes.

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The 45-year-old boxer said: “Kid named Taylor. He has cancer. Kid said, ‘My only wish before I die is to meet Floyd Mayweather.'” He continued, “…And when I seen him, it brought tears to my eyes.”

Unfortunately, Hammond passed away in his battle at the age of 10.

Shaquille O’Neal has been in similar situations before. Notably, the Los Angeles Lakers legend believes in bringing a smile to someone’s face every day. The 50-year-old once gifted two children brand-new Macbooks during his visit to a store. The Big Diesel understands the true struggle people go through and tries to help and make a difference to them whenever he possibly can. It’s this approach that makes the four-time champion one of the most loved NBA stars of all time.

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Shaq will likely continue his philanthropic efforts through his foundation and other avenues to make a positive change in people’s lives.