Floyd Mayweather, Jr. - I think my grandmother...

I think my grandmother saw my potential first. When I was young, I told her, 'I think I should get a job.' She said, 'No, just keep boxing.'

Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

American Athlete

Born: Feb 24, 1977

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