Floyd Mayweather's last five foes have experienced mixed fortunes

Floyd Mayweather's last five foes have experienced mixed fortunes

Floyd Mayweather's last five foes have experienced mixed fortunes

Floyd Mayweather's last five foes have experienced mixed fortunes

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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, 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, 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 their career-defining contest. 

Protestations about the scoring and a shoulder injury further tarnished Pacquiao's battered reputation and he spent time away from the sport to continue his political career in the Phillippines. 

Pacquaio returned to the ring just under a year later, winning a clear points decision in an uninspiring rematch with Timothy Bradley this April and a November fight with Jesse Vargas will also do little for his legacy as he nears retirement.

Marcos Maidana, May 2014 & September 2014

Maidana fought Mayweather twice within a matter of months, firstly earning praise for a hard-fought loss, before a far more one-sided points defeat in the immediate rematch.

After earning millions in that meeting with 'Money', Maidana appears to have lost his hunger for the sport, although bloated pictures of 'El Chino' suggest he has gained a greater appetite in his time away from the ring.

Maidana confirmed his retirement this month, admitting he no longer had the 'fire inside me' after gaining the two biggest paydays of his career. 

Saul Alvarez, September 2013

Alvarez was considered the hottest rising talent in the sport when he stepped through the ropes to face Mayweather, but would receive a harsh lesson from the sport's No 1, who defied concerns about a weight disadvantage during a dominant win. 

Defeat has not harmed the huge popularity of 'Canelo' and he racked up five wins since his first professional loss, including a points win over the battle-worn Miguel Cotto and a dramatic stoppage of Amir Khan. 

In the absence of Mayweather, he is the biggest star in the States, but the highly profitable Mexican has been heavily criticised for his reluctance to risk another defeat against destructive middleweight Gennady Golovkin.

Robert Guerrero, May 2013

Guerrero was arrested before the fight for possessing a hand gun at an airport and the Californian with the cowboy image was too slow on the draw in a routine points victory for Mayweather. 

Nicknamed 'The Ghost', Guerrero has endured further torment since that defeat, and was on the wrong end of two decision defeats to Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia.

 

The 33-year-old's flagging career hit a new low this Saturday as he was beaten again on points by the little-known David Emanuel Peralta.