Floyd Mayweather asked if there was ever an opponent who came close to beating him

Former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather stated on the PBD Podcast that no opponent ever came close to defeating him during his career. Mayweather retired undefeated with a 50-0 record following his 2017 victory over Conor McGregor. Addressing debates regarding his toughest bouts, the 49-year-old maintained that he always remained in control and found his opponents manageable once instructed by his corner to increase his pace.

Despite his comments, observers frequently point to challenging contests against Jose Luis Castillo in 2002 and Marcos Maidana in 2014, as well as a 2010 fight where Shane Mosley briefly rocked him in round two. In past discussions, Mayweather has credited Manny Pacquiao's skill and Victoriano Sosa's power, while previously identifying Emanuel Augustus as his toughest opponent.