Whos here after hearing of the Passing of Sweet Pea😣 RIP champ, one of the best to ever do it for sure. EDIT RIP Frankie Randall 😔 man we losing so many legends

"Pernell is a guy who doesn't give out a lot of compliments. He didn't want to say anything about another fighter, because he didn't like the idea of anyone upstaging him. But I remember him saying to me, 'Man, this kid is good right now.' He said to Floyd, 'You stay with this and you remain dedicated, ain't nobody going to touch you.' " - Whitaker was #1 P4P, FM was 17

When he say he gave his life to boxing.....man did he. True to his craft

This dude absolutely loves the sport. You can feel the passion come thru the screen as he recollect the details of each story. Beautiful.

It's strange how Floyd gets no credit for fighting at his natural weight. Especially in a boxing/MMA era where guys gain up to 20+ pounds after weigh-ins.

MAN FLOYD DESERVES EVERYTHING HE HAS JUST LISTEN TO THE STRUGGLE AND THE GRIND!

pernell whitaker is floyd's true favorite fighter and his true inspiration. You can tell Floyd learned a lot from Whitaker and he must've took a lot of Pernell's tricks, defense style and moves and added them to his arsenal. Just by watching them fight you can clearly see how one inspired the style of the other.

Rest in peace Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker ...one of the greats!

Basically what he's saying is that when he sparred Frankie Randall and Whitaker, He outboxed them no problem but he will always say it was good work for both of them out of respect.

Wrong Pernell Whitaker was the first guy to Julio Cesar Chavez but the refs gave him a draw

Floyd is a born boxer and student of the game. Came up in a different era. The best of our time.

Floyd was hungry in his youth..and that is why he is one of a kind, that Drive made him great. You hear similar stories from guys like Kobe, Jordan, and Magic etc...they just have something that cant be taught.

Damn man, they need to make a Floyd Mayweather Movie!

Much respect to Floyd Mayweather & R.I.P. to Pernell Sweetpea Whitaker Whitaker 2 legends.

If he was irish we would worship him,its crazy the americans dont appreciate floyd

I had to run back to a Gem ... so much passion wit this one ; from MayDay.

Love to hear a true profesional talk with such passion about his craft. Floyd talking like a kid when talking about the boxing gym

This has to be one of the best Mayweather interviews ever. It's rare to see him be so candid, not be bragging about money and not answering questions directly. This was awesome.

Cool to listen to these kinds of stories. Floyd is a certified legend, beyond his record. He hit heights very few fighters do.

R.I.P. To The Champ, Pernell Whitaker, one of the Best EVER.

Can hear the pain in his voice..... now I understand why he flaunts his riches!!! He came from the Gutter!!! He deserves it!!

Best Ever... Pressure been on him since 16-17 mofos will never get .. He respected his friend so much he didn’t beat em..

Floyd had a lot of determination at an early age. Much respect. Sad that so many trainers and promoters were taking advantage of him.

Leonard Ellerbee is proud of Floyd. Genuinely loyal. Stuck with floyd. True to the game, floyd deserves what he get from boxing

Whitaker n Floyd have different styles.Floyd style is highly functional, utterly crisp/sharp, with a wonderful punching technique, top level shoulder rolling, parrying, or even simple ducking and swaying when he gets comfortable. He mostly doesn't move more than he needs to, and he has quite a professional but simple potent approach in the ring. He likes to save energy, With quick, economical motions, it's business like and he breaks people down bit by bit, like a surgeon. His style Is actually very old, he likes to play chess with his opponents. He like Hopkins, they get opponents to fight at their pace, because of this their style is more Robotic looking, Floyd style is about taking low risk as possible, it's like a business man, He's like BILL GATES, it's more business than fighting. His style is like the art of war, in basket ball he'll be like Kwai Lenard and Tim Duncan. Not flashy guys but they are very economical in their play. His approach is logical like Gene Roddenberry.fun

this is the main reason spence wouldn't talk about what happen when he boxed may weather you show respect for the opportunity

I want someone to look at me they way Leonard elerbee looks at Mayweather

Pernell is probably my favorite fighter

This is one of the best, most organic interviews with mayweather. TBE!!!!

We will NEVER see another like him. #TBE

You can see he loved the game by the joy in his eyes from his storytelling.

The man truly loves the sport and has never complained about the sport. You can tell how he speaks of other fighters and how he takes care of his body .

I respect Floyd Mayweather.

Wow! Floyd boxed Pernell Whitaker, And Showed Much Respect And This Was Back In The Day...No Wonder Floyd Is TBE He Gave You The Blueprint On How Stay A Champion

I love the excitement he has remembering where he started, you can see where that hunger came from

Wish there was footage of that sparring with Floyd and Pernell

Love this side of Floyd. Born to box. Rent-A-Center furniture, Doritos and water. He deserves where he’s at today. I’m happy I got to witness his career.

He said my Mom had rent a center Bill's due! My Mom got furniture from that ghetto place too ! Now Floyd caked and could own a 100 furniture stores ... come up is serious ! RIP Whitaker

the implication that Whitaker was easy work for 17 year old Mayweather is bullshit. Whitaker has the same body as Mayweather and was a master of defense . I'm sad Mayweather couldn't admit hes more similar to pernell than anyone else

Floyd's love of the game is real, his most consistent pick for his Top 5 is Sweet Pea and he's always real about it

And if you didn't know now you know he's paid his dues. The real King of Boxing Floyd Maywheather not Paq

Floyd is the greatest and that is the truth.

Easily the best interview I've ever seen of Floyd. It's not very often that he goes into detail about how he developed into such a good fighter and how much he enjoys the art of boxing. I'd much rather hear him talk about these kinds of things than to hear him go on and on about money nonstop like he usually does. I love boxing.

according to the interview, it was around 94 when mayweather was 17. no way in HELL did a 17 just have his way with whitaker in 94. they can tell that shit to someone that doesn't know any better.

Whitaker was my fav fighter. he should've beat Oscar.

Great interview. Floyd LOVES boxing. He remembers all this stuff like it was yesterday. He is like a little kid explaining how he has been influenced by the older fighters. He definitely found his true calling in life. I would think he has even a greater purpose in life after boxing. God only knows. He has the money to support his family and children.

Man listening to his story Mayweather has a best selling autobiography in the makes a year after he retires.

this is prob the best mayweather interview ive ever seen without all that Money May BS

Floyd IS A LEGEND. PLEASE LOOK AFTER YOURSELF FLOYD. THE NEWS OF SWEET PEA'S DEATH HAS ROCKED ME.

I’m the only black he trusted .... lmaooooo I love Floyd but that shit was so funny

sparring is one thing, a pro fight is something else.

The interviewer ruined the interview by saying, "I heard it was easy work for you" because Floyd was about to explain what the sparring session was like, which is what we were all waiting to hear, but when dude said that, Floyd had no choice but to respond with "I always respect a champion" and that was it, nothing about the sparring.

this is the first interview I seen Floyd be so humble.

I don't believe I am about to say this but I think I'm warming to Floyd!

Might be the best Mayweather interview I've ever seen .... Respect

One of the greatest interview one can ever have of one of the greatest fighter in the sport. Savour this interview. 20 years from now, this will be classic.

When Floyd says 'It was good work', that means Floyd beat his ass lol

"MAYWEATHER" the movie. Waiting my whole life if need be.

Underneath all the flash , false bullshit, which is sometimes embarrassing, gloating about his pads, dollars n everything else, is a man who has dedicated his life to the hard grind. It’s nice to see really, he’s got all the stories which you know are absolutely true. Shame people didn’t see more of him like this. Defo one of the best to ever do it.

Sweat pea was one of the best boxers I have ever seen.

Floyd looks young. Could pass for being early/mid twenties easy. Still got those young cat reflexes and skills too, just wish he put a bit more sting into his punches like he used to and just be that bit more aggressive like he used to.

My favorite Floyd interview of all times ⚡️🧠🧠🧠⚡️‼️💯

Best Floyd interview I have heard.

Very savvy and always a great learning experience to hear mayweather, he is an inspiration

Mayweather is Legend.

I don't believe that Whitaker was "easy work" for Floyd. That is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard.

This is one of the best Mayweather interviews, thx 4 the upload!!!

Cool interview.

I love this series of videos he did in that room.

Great interviewer!

This is the best interview i have ever seen with Floyd.

Floyd should make A documentary about his life I love hearing his life story

Pernell fought roger.

It will take some time but there will be a time when Floyd will be remembered as Legend. Right now he is still too cocky and people dont want to give him credit because of it but in like 15-20yrs people will admit to his greatness.

When he started talking about being a kid, you can tell this is tuff he's been holding in for so long and been waiting to get off his chest... that was interesting to hear him talk about his experiences as a kid & how he reacted to his father's harsh words. People have no idea the pain it takes to overcome and use as fuel to be a true great. His childhood is the foundation to who he is today so that part of his stoey is very important for people to see in a documentary.

One thing I can always say about Floyd is that his success was generated by his hunger for personal gain and recognition. He also spoke about his Mother needing money for bills and the sacrifices he made plus the danger he put himself in to get where he is today. A lot of ppl thinks he’s selfish and I’m not saying I know him personally but I don’t believe that for a second. The man simply worked his ass off for everything he has and his drive for success is still showcased well after his retirement from the sport #FLOYDMAYWEATHERISTHEGOAT

People have to learn to appreciate and give credit to the Living while they can know that they're appreciated...Floyds TBE! Sweet Pea is one of The Top 5 Greatest Ever! Sad loss! May His Legacy Live on...R.I.P.

Man he never took a break from Boxing. His entire life has basically been a training camp to preparw him for life and he won 50 times, lost 0

Emotional interview, but every time I look at the cat behind him giving the weird looks, I just start cracking up

It's interesting that Floyd Mayweather loved boxing so much as he expressed here, as compared to the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson, who said on video that "I've never enjoyed boxing, it's just a business with me..", saying it was "barbaric", and that he was never a boxing fan (watching other fighters). Great champions are motivated in such different ways.

Rest in eternal power Parnell sweet pea Whitaker one of the first pioneers of the Drunken Master style I salute you... Shaolin Temple

This is some legendary shit right here 💯

Whitaker never got the fame and respect he deserved he is one of the greatest if not THE greatest.

Damn Floyd answer the question

Throwing shade at chavez. Chavez was already in a bad place when he fought frankie anyway. That means nothing

This nikka really went on a tangent after being asked a question about Whitaker, LOL

Dang crazy to hear even the reporters knowing that Floyd made easy work of Whitaker and Floyd was only 17. Only casuals forget how much of a beast Floyd was when he was Pretty Boy Floyd.

man pernell vs Mayweather would made a very interesting fight since Pernell actually has the kills to outbox Floyd

Don't outshine the master is the lesson

Ringside punching stats favored Mayweather heavily, crediting him with landing 207 of 481 punches to 122 of 587 for De La Hoya. Mayweather also landed more power punches than De La Hoya, outscoring him 138-82. De La Hoya threw a lot of punches that hit Floyd's arms. Floyd was hitting De La Hoya the whole fight with accurate punches to the face. The fight wasn't even close.

Through all of that, that man never did a drug or took a drink, still to this day!. #BORN2BOX

Whether you like him or not, gotta respect how hard he had to work to get what he has, like he always says HARD WORK.

He's got really small hands. Master boxer though

Yooooo he telling a story but thing is you gotta read thru the lines...he's catching himself before he tells something that will mess up the boxing league...he's a great fighter but what he had to do....smh I'ma leave it at that

I see a lot of people saying sweet pea was 40 years old when Mayweather and him was sparring okay fair enough but Mayweather and his 40s right now sparring young upcoming fighters like Devin Haney we don't hear nothing about Mayweather getting beat up by these younger fighters in his 40s so stop it with the excuses this dude was too old at the time Mayweather old now beating up younger guys I don't want to hear that

Notice how Floyd tries to navigate away from talking about the sparring with Whitaker. Why? Because Whitaker played with Floyd like he toyed with all the other amateurs during sparring sessions. Pea wasnt even trying to hurt any of them. Floyd couldn't hit Whitaker. No one could back then. Whitaker was the best pro in the world at that time and Floyd, tho very talented, was a 17 yr old kid.

So basically he beat Sweet Pea and Randall and don't want to disrespect them by saying it. And I've never seen nor heard either of them say otherwise.

Floyd needs a book bro

Damn , it took forever to get to the Pernell Whitaker question.

i love hearing floyds storys when he was younger.