Floyd’s last five

Floyd Mayweather Jr’s last five opponents have experienced heroic highs or the depths of despair since they were beaten by the former pound-for-pound king.

The 39-year-old American is currently retired after extending his unbeaten record to 49 wins, but what has happened to his final five opponents after they endured defeat at the fists of Mayweather Jr?

His former foes have experienced mixed fortunes after lucrative fights against a superstar of the sport…

Andre Berto, UD points defeat to Mayweather, September 2015

Berto was a surprise pick as an opponent for Mayweather’s last fight to date and the farewell bout went to script, with the faded former WBC champion dropping a wide points decision to Floyd, who then waved goodbye, for now.

The 32-year-old has fought just once more since then, renewing his rivalry with Victor Ortiz to serve up another thrilling encounter.

Five years after losing on points, Berto avenged this defeat in satisfying fashion as he recovered from a knockdown to drop and stop Ortiz in the fourth round, in April this year. 

Manny Pacquiao, UD points defeat to Mayweather, May 2015

Pacquaio failed to deliver a fitting performance in the ‘Fight of the Century’ as he was clearly out-boxed by the masterful Mayweather in …

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