Q 01/05

In which Michigan city was Floyd Mayweather Jr. born?

A) Detroit

B) Ann Arbor

C) Grand Rapids

D) Kalamazoo

Answer · why

C) Grand Rapids

He later fought there twice as a world champion, beating Carlos Hernández in 2001 and Phillip N'dou in 2003.

Q 02/05

What surname was Mayweather given at birth?

A) Harrison

B) Jackson

C) Williams

D) Sinclair

Answer · why

D) Sinclair

He was born with his mother's surname; it changed to Mayweather shortly afterwards.

Q 03/05

Which Hall of Famer did Mayweather's father, a welterweight contender, fight?

A) Thomas Hearns

B) Roberto Durán

C) Marvin Hagler

D) Sugar Ray Leonard

Answer · why

D) Sugar Ray Leonard

Uncle Roger, a two-time world champion, fought Julio César Chávez, Pernell Whitaker and Kostya Tszyu.

Q 04/05

In which New Jersey city did Mayweather live for part of his childhood?

A) Jersey City

B) New Brunswick

C) Paterson

D) Elizabeth

Answer · why

B) New Brunswick

He has said seven family members shared one bedroom there and sometimes went without electricity.

Q 05/05

What was Mayweather's amateur record?

A) 84–8

B) 64–4

C) 72–6

D) 78–9

Answer · why

A) 84–8

It included three national Golden Gloves titles at 106, 114 and 125 pounds.