Despite having defeated Conor McGregor on Saturday night (August 26) to surpass Rocky Marciano’s boxing record of 49-0, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has one final record to surpass if he wants to have an unparalleled résumé. And 50 Cent believes he can push Mayweather to do it.
50, a close friend (and occasional troll) of the boxer, pointed out the record of Mexican fighter Ricardo López, who has a professional record of 51 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw, in a since-deleted Instagram post. Fif says he will get his pal to step into the ring once again to break the record, even though Mayweather insists his bout with McGregor was his final fight.
“You see this shit we got Rocky Marciano record with 50-0 now they show up with this Richard Lopez record,” 50 wrote on Wednesday (August 30). “I’m gonna get Floyd to fight again, but I’m gonna need time Smh we need 1 more. TBE #50centralbet”
López, known as “El Finito,” doesn’t have a flawless record like Mayweather. The Mexican boxer’s only non-win was a technical draw against Rosendo “El Bufalo” Álvarez in 1998. However, López would go on to beat Álvarez in a rematch eight months later.
Standing at 5’5″, López never received the same popularity or recognition as other fighters with similar records because he fought in the often-forgotten minimumweight division (otherwise known as strawweight or mini flyweight), which has a 105-pound weight limit. López retired in November 2002, a little over a year after his final bout against South African Zolani Petelo.
When it comes to identifying the greatest professional boxing record of all time, the answer is really dependent on how one defines “best record.” For example, one could argue that Mayweather has the greatest one of all time with 50-0-0 as he has never been dealt a single draw or loss.
Depending on who you ask, the answer of who has a better record will likely vary. Julio César Chávez Sr. – often considered the greatest Mexican boxer of all time – went 87-0 before recording his first professional draw against Pernell Whitaker in 1993. He would suffer six losses before the end of his career.
While records are important, most fans and commentators agree they don’t equate to being the best ever. In their recent article, “The 10 best pound-for-pound boxers of all time, featuring Floyd Mayweather,” The Telegraph listed Sugar Ray Robinson as the greatest professional boxer ever, despite his record of 173 wins, 19 losses and 6 draws.
Lmao, the guy’s name is “Ricardo Lopez”, 50 called him “Richard” Lopez in the post. What a maroon.
Ctfu Maroon tho u dumb ass lmao
That’s a big fckn difference! It’s not like it’s the same name, right?
Don’t do it Floyd 50 you get in the ring lets see what you got or don’t have
I think 50 wanna see Floyd down fall.
He’s not a good friend of Mayweather….
What do you expect, 50 lost with Curtis to Kanye lol
The Money team is the best ever.
After that Irish idiot in person of Conor Mcgregor bullshited all around, he got defeated
beyond expectation in 10 of 12 rounds like a novice boxer. Oh! I deeply feared him like
a gorilla…..All of those great fighters people are giving preference to over Floyd Mayweather
got some defeats before their resignation,but Mayweather is undefeated,all hail to him.
That irish idiot is 100 million richer today ya clown smh
Duh he’s a fucking athlete
Floyd might get bored in a few years and step back in the ring. Then he’ll take a loss or draw..
This what I been saying for YEARS! Mayweather has convinced people that going 50-0 is something never done before. And it absolutely has. Julio Cesar Chavez 87-0? cmon. Mayweather is not as great as he thinks he is. He has just fooled many casual fans to purchase over-priced tickets to see, if we are honest, one of the least exciting fighters in the game. Best defensive fighter of all time? Maybe. But WHO wants to WATCH THAT? I didn’t watch this latest one because I refuse to put money in that guys gambling fund. But i have heard it was actually somewhat exciting. Great, for McGreggor’s sake. But watching Money dodge true champs for years till they are on their way to retire (De La Hoya, Cotto, Pacuiao, Mosley etc etc etc) has been as exciting as an enema. Im glad he finally retired. Cornball ass.
How many fights have you been in? He’s 40 years old with a record of 50-0. Any boxer would love to retire with that record and his career earnings are projected to exceed a billion dollars after his fight with McGregor. That makes him a great fighter and a pretty savvy business man. It baffles me how people sit in front of a computer screen hating on someones success. Get yo ass back to work.
He’s really REALLY great at marketing and promoting his fights. He makes a ton of money. Theres no denial of that fact. But so what?
What I’m referring to is the VALUE of a win over a less than stellar fight? Or the actual fact that he waited until many of his greatest opponents were not at all in their prime. These achievements are questionably attained. And it is my opinion that despite his FINANCIAL achievements, he is plain boring to watch. When he touts HIMSELF as greatest or the BEST, its easily arguable by many fans of the sport. Casual fans would be much more excited to watch these fighters instead. Am I “hating” on a guy that is overrated? Am i “hating” on the fact there are several fighters that are BETTER AT FIGHTING (not promoting) Absolutely. If you are a casual fan who has been convinced HE is a superlative?….there are far more exciting fighters out there that do not get the same attention.