Floyd Mayweather's reach

Last Modified Aug 23, 2024 11:28 GMT
Floyd Mayweather Jr. v Robert Guerrero - Weigh-In
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. is one of the greatest boxers who has ever lived. Ranked number 1 by many, the 50-0 record professional dominated the ring for the entirety of his 21-year-long career. He may not be the unanimous G.O.A.T, with fighters like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson staking a claim on that title, but he’s definitely in the conversation.

He’s able to create an unprecedented amount of hype around his fights, pulling in massive earnings and viewership with every appearance in the ring. Mayweather Jr.'s fights always create hype, and a large part of his success in the ring has to do with his long reach.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s reach

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has a reach of 183 cm/ 72 in. Mayweather has fought in five different weight categories super featherweight and light middleweight. Standing at 1.73 meters, his range is an astonishing 1.82 meters. It may not seem like much, but it is invaluable in a sport like boxing, where even a 3-inch (7cm) reach advantage can potentially change the outcome of a fight. Mayweather has used his reach not only on the offensive end but also defensively.

One of the greatest defensive boxers of all time, Mayweather is a master of defensive boxing and uses his massive shoulders to absorb blows and counter with lightning-quick speed, slipping by opponents' defenses. His reach has played a large part in some of his more difficult wins, like in his fight against Oscar De La Hoya.

Had his reach been any lesser, he would not have the undefeated title that he does today. Mayweather even went on record before his fight with Pacquiao and spoke about how his reach would be essential to the win. "I don't know if it's going to be a difficult fight for me...I have a long reach, I'm a very big welterweight, and very strong, so I think that that's going to play a major key. I'm a very, very smart fighter," he says in this interview.

Having a longer reach than your opponent is a good thing in boxing. Not only does it make it easier to tag them with a jab while keeping your distance, but attacks like hooks and crosses can do more damage to an opponent because of the longer wind-up.

Longer arms are also a boon for defense, and you can easily cover your body. Mayweather has certainly made full use of his reach inside the boxing ring.

Check out: What is Mike Tyson's Reach?

FAQs On Floyd Mayweather's Reach

A. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is 47 years old.

A. Following a disqualified no-contest exhibition bout, Mayweather Jr. is set to face John Gotti III for a rematch on August 24, 2024, at the CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

A. With a professional career that started in 1996, Mayweather Jr. retired from boxing in 2017 with a record of 50 wins and no losses.


A. Floyd Mayweather has been using Grant's boxing gloves for his recent boxing matches.

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