Mayweather's Inspiration

Floyd Mayweather is one of the highest paid athletes in the world. Floyd is the undefeated champion in boxing history. Although I was not given the opportunity to interview Floyd Mayweather, I did have the honor of speaking to one of his acquaintances. His name is Delano Willis he’s a thirty  year old Boxing instructor and Muay Thai trainer currently training in Illinois, that had the opportunity to train under the Mayweather’s. Delano is from the South side of Chicago like me. He was born August 10, 1984, in the Englewood neighborhood just like me. When he was younger he always got picked on and teased because he skinny and darker skinned. “About four years ago some friends and I decided to go to Las Vegas.  While there we heard about the Mayweather gym and we found out where it was located and we got there and we were approached by Floyd’s uncle Roger who still until this day along with his father Floyd senior still trains Floyd Jr..Roger asked us how could he help us and I asked him could we do some drills. Roger said sure. I asked Roger could he do some drills with me and he agreed.” I was interested in knowing what he learned from Roger and what was his experience like being in the Mayweather gym.” It was life changing it made me want to really work hard seeing how Floyd built this gym along with his family from their love of boxing.” Roger taught me some drills that I have never seen before, he challenged me a lot and I appreciate him for showing me different combos and drills and how to work the ring.” I asked him has he ever met Floyd. “ I have once and he was very humble and down to earth. I never had the opportunity to do any drills with him like I want to. I get the opportunity to hang out with the Mayweather’s during some of the fights if I ever go back to Vegas. I asked him when was the last time he was in Vegas. “ I was there last September when he fought Maidana, I'm going back for the big fight this September. I will be there with the family probably sharpening up on my skills at the gym and spending time with them after Floyd’s fight. Although I'm not able to go to train with Delano like I would due to a change in my schedule I still manage to get me some jabs and uppercuts in from time to time.  I really enjoyed getting to know my trainer and learning more about his training, his skills and his background.  He is amazing and Im so honored to say I train under this strong and amazing talent.