Harry Reekie
Filming in Bulgaria with Serafim Todorov - the last man to beat @FloydMayweather back in 1996! Coming soon to @cnn
- The man above was the last man that conquered Floyd Mayweather far back 1996. Heading into Atlanta '96, his third Olympic Games, Serafim Todorov was at his peak as a boxer. Supremely confident, talented and experienced, the 27-year-old cruised through to the featherweight semifinals, where he faced a teenage American.
- Todorov says he underestimated his opponent and quickly realized that Floyd Mayweather was a "really good" boxer. Still, the Bulgarian won by a point in a controversial decision that sparked U.S. protests -- and the referee initially raised the American's glove. It was the last time Mayweather lost in the ring -- he is now unbeaten in 47 pro fights -- but Todorov's victory was quickly followed by the moment that completely changed his life. A moment that he bitterly regrets to this day. While waiting to be tested in doping control, Todorov was approached by American promoters and offered a lucrative professional contract. He turned them down because he was happy with his successful amateur career and was confident of going on to win Olympic gold. He never did. Instead, the promoters signed up Mayweather, who is now one of the richest athletes on the planet, having won world titles in five weight divisions. Some reports say he will earn $180 million from fighting Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2.
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