Floyd Mayweather Praises Donald Trump as President Compliments Boxer’s Looks at Arizona Campaign Rally
Mayweather Declares Support for Trump at Midterm Campaign Event
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has publicly praised Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, declaring that the United States could not have chosen a better president as the Republican leader seeks to strengthen his party’s position ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Mayweather joined Trump at the event after travelling aboard Air Force One, becoming the latest high-profile sports personality to appear alongside the president during his campaign activities.
The undefeated former world champion used his address to express his patriotism and support for Trump’s leadership, describing America as the greatest country in the world.
His appearance highlighted the continued involvement of prominent athletes and sporting figures in Trump’s political outreach.
Trump Praises Mayweather’s Boxing Career and Appearance
Trump warmly welcomed Mayweather to the stage, describing him as one of the greatest fighters in boxing history and praising his defensive skills.
The president also drew attention to the boxer’s appearance, expressing surprise at how unmarked his face remained despite years of competing at the highest level of professional boxing.
“That’s why he looks so good,” Trump said, before adding that Mayweather looked so good that it was difficult to believe he was a fighter.
The remarks prompted a light-hearted moment during the rally as Trump continued to praise the former champion in front of the crowd.
Mayweather, 49, has built a reputation as one of boxing’s most successful defensive fighters, retiring with an unbeaten professional record.
Boxer Says America Remains the Greatest Country
Mayweather began his speech by expressing his pride in the United States and recalling his experience representing the country at the 1996 Olympic Games.
He told the audience that he would choose America again even if he had the opportunity to live a million times.
The former boxer also referred to the country’s red, white and blue colours as he reflected on representing the United States on the international stage.
He then turned his attention to Trump, saying the country needed to remain strong, united and committed to believing in one another.
Mayweather concluded his remarks by declaring that the country could not have chosen a better president twice than Trump, offering an unequivocal endorsement of the president’s leadership.
Mayweather Has Long Been an Outspoken Trump Supporter
The Arizona appearance was consistent with Mayweather’s longstanding public support for Trump.
The former boxing champion attended Trump’s first presidential inauguration and supported him throughout his first term in the White House.
In an interview with Fox Business in February 2025, Mayweather described Trump as a great president and went further by calling him the best president in American history, in his personal view.
Mayweather also defended Trump against criticism, arguing that Americans often express dissatisfaction regardless of who occupies the White House.
He praised Trump’s business background and maintained that he believed the president was the right person for the job.
The two men’s public alignment has extended beyond campaign appearances, with Mayweather also expressing strong support for Israel. In 2024, he donated $1 million to United Hatzalah of Israel, an emergency medical services organisation.
Arizona Business Connections Add to Mayweather’s Visit
Although Mayweather is associated with Las Vegas, he also has significant business connections in Arizona.
His presence at the Bullhead City rally brought additional celebrity attention to Trump’s efforts to engage voters ahead of the midterm elections.
The event formed part of a wider strategy that has seen Trump invite prominent figures from sport and entertainment to join him at political gatherings across the country.
Such appearances allow the president to draw on the public profiles of athletes who have established substantial followings beyond their respective sports.
Mayweather’s participation also demonstrated how some sporting celebrities have chosen to make their political preferences publicly visible rather than remain on the sidelines of electoral campaigning.
Mike Tyson and Other Sports Stars Also Join Trump
Mayweather is not the only boxing legend to have appeared alongside Trump during the campaign period.
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson travelled aboard the presidential aircraft to Syracuse, New York, the previous week before joining Trump on stage at a rally.
After spotting Tyson in the audience, Trump invited him to come forward. Tyson responded by thanking the president and expressing his happiness at being with him.
Other prominent sporting figures have also participated in recent Trump rallies.
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman appeared at an event in Durant, Oklahoma, while former NFL coach Jon Gruden and influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul joined Trump in Youngstown, Ohio.
Baseball legend Roger Clemens also appeared at a rally in San Antonio, Texas, where Trump announced his intention to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The growing list of appearances has placed well-known athletes at the centre of Trump’s campaign messaging as Republicans prepare for the November elections.
Celebrity Endorsements Become Part of Trump’s Campaign Strategy
The involvement of Mayweather, Tyson and other sporting personalities illustrates the role celebrity endorsements can play in political campaigning.
Their public appearances can attract media coverage and bring additional attention to rallies, while their comments provide supporters with recognisable figures who openly back the president.
However, the political significance of such endorsements ultimately depends on whether they influence voters beyond the audiences already committed to Trump.
For Mayweather, the Arizona rally was another opportunity to reinforce his support for a president he has praised repeatedly over the years.
His appearance also added to a series of events in which prominent figures from boxing, basketball, baseball and American football have publicly associated themselves with Trump’s political movement.
