Why was the Mayweather vs Marquez fight postponed?

Mayweather vs. Márquez was postponed until September 19, 2009, due to a rib injury suffered by Mayweather. Despite being out of the ring for 21 months, Mayweather looked as sharp as ever and dominated the fight, winning by a lopsided 12-round unanimous decision.

Where did Floyd Mayweather Jr fight take place?

It took place on May 2, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather Jr. won the contest by unanimous decision, with two judges scoring it 116–112 and the other 118–110. Although the fight was considered to be one of the most anticipated sporting events in history,…

How old was Floyd Mayweather when he retired?

At the time, 31-year-old Mayweather registered 39 wins and no losses in his historic career. At the time of his retirement, The Ring magazine had Mayweather ranked as the number 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, with Manny Pacquiao at number 2.

How old was Floyd Mayweather when he fought Ricky Hatton?

When the fight was announced, Mayweather was 38 years old and still undefeated, with a perfect professional record of 47 wins and 0 losses. On June 6, 2008, six months after defeating Ricky Hatton by a tenth-round TKO, Mayweather announced his retirement from boxing.

When did Mayweather knock out de la Hoya?

Mayweather had a banner year in 2007, taking a split decision from Oscar De La Hoya in boxing’s best-selling prize fight and then knocking out the previously unbeaten Ricky Hatton to close out the campaign in December.

When did Floyd Mayweather retire as a boxer?

On June 6, 2008, six months after defeating Ricky Hatton by a tenth-round technical knockout, Mayweather announced his retirement from boxing. At the time, plans were in motion for a rematch with Oscar De La Hoya, which was going to take place September 20, 2008.