Floyd Mayweather's first title

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Floyd Mayweather is one of the few undefeated boxers in the history of the sport, and with his 50 wins and 0 losses, he has undoubtedly earned a place in the top 5 of the greatest representatives of this sport in its entire colorful history. And his calling card is as impressive as the way Floyd won his first world title.

Only 21 years old in 1998, Mayweather was already gaining momentum in professional boxing. Floyd, who has already recorded 17 victories, earns the chance to face the champion of his category - Genaro Hernandez. The 32-year-old boxer already has 3 defenses under his belt and is considered the best in the division. His statistics are incredible - 40 fights, 38 wins (17 by knockout), 1 defeat and 1 technical draw.

Many believe that it is too soon for Mayweather to face the best boxer in the division, and analysts definitely disagree. While some think his youth will play a trick on him, others are adamant that Hernandez is too technical and will defend ably against the assertive Floyd.

However, Mayweather is surprising even his biggest critics. On October 3, 1998, there was only one world super class boxer in the ring and that was Floyd. Within 8 rounds, he methodically and clinically dominated his opponent, winning all rounds. With his speed, excellent footwork, phenomenal defense and desire to become champion, Mayweather proved to be too good for Hernandez, who retired after the 8th round due to heavy punches sustained in 24 minutes. Thus, Floyd won the first of his 5 world titles and started his dominance that lasted several decades.

Hernandez himself retired from boxing shortly after the fight with Mayweather, and their match was a classic "passing of the baton" from the older champion to the younger one. To this day, when asked about his opponents, Floyd always says that Hernandez was one of the classiest boxers he faced.

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