UFC commentator and popular podcast host Joe Rogan has weighed in on the ongoing debate about boxing’s greatest fighter, offering strong praise for Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s defensive mastery and unprecedented discipline.
Speaking on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience (#2257), Rogan made a compelling case for Mayweather’s supremacy in the sport.
“If you want to say who’s the best boxer of all time, I always say Floyd because he got hit less than anybody,” Rogan stated during a discussion with comedian Bryan Callen.
Mayweather’s illustrious career, which concluded with an unblemished 50-0 record, was marked by an extraordinary ability to avoid damage in the ring.
Throughout his professional career, he was officially never knocked down, with only one disputed incident in 2001 against Carlos Hernandez where he touched his knee to the canvas but wasn’t counted.
What particularly impressed Rogan was Mayweather’s unique ability to maintain elite performance while living an extravagant lifestyle.
In a separate conversation with UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier, Rogan highlighted this remarkable balance: “Floyd Mayweather’s the only guy who’s been able to just be balling out of control, constantly flashing money, a fleet of super expensive cars, and still f**ks everybody up.”
Even after retirement, Mayweather’s influence on boxing remains substantial. His defensive style revolutionized the sport, offering a masterclass in the art of hit-and-not-get-hit boxing. His legacy includes victories over numerous boxing champions and a high-profile win against MMA star Conor McGregor in his final professional bout.
“The thing about Floyd is that he never lost his discipline. Floyd’s discipline was undeniable,” Rogan emphasized, noting how Mayweather would maintain his training regimen even after late-night outings, often running home to stay in peak condition.
As Mayweather continues to participate in exhibition matches post-retirement, his perfect professional record and defensive brilliance continue to set the standard for excellence in professional boxing, reinforcing Rogan’s assessment of his place among the sport’s all-time greats.