Last man to beat Mayweather now lives on $435

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Serafim Todorov was the last boxer to defeat Floyd Mayweather, a legendary fighter known for his perfect record of 50 wins and no losses. Todorov surprised many by beating Mayweather at the 1996 Olympics when Mayweather was only 19 years old. At that time, Todorov was more experienced and managed to win by a narrow score of 10-9. After his Olympic success, Todorov had a chance to turn professional but chose to switch his national allegiance to Turkey instead. His boxing career struggled, leading to his retirement in 2003. He made a brief comeback in 2015, but by then, his life had changed significantly. Today, Todorov lives on just $435 a month. This is a stark contrast to Mayweather, who has earned an estimated $1.2 billion from boxing. To support his family, Todorov works multiple jobs, including roles as a driver and in a grocery store and sausage factory. Mayweather expressed concern after learning about Todorov's hardships. He wished him well and wondered why Todorov didn't pursue a career as a boxing trainer, given their history. While Mayweather continued to thrive in the boxing world and build a fortune, Todorov's path has been much more challenging.


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