Curmel Moton’s name is swiftly becoming a buzzword for excellence. This 17-year-old from Las Vegas, with a professional record of 2 wins, bears the weighty title of “Next Floyd Mayweather Jr.”. But why?
Moton’s hype hit an all-time high when he was unexpectedly called up to fight Antony Cuba (7-0-2, 3 KOs), aligning him with the much-anticipated bout between Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora on Amazon Prime Video.
The roots of Moton’s boxing career are deeply entwined with his childhood, initiated by his father, Curtis Moton, who introduced him to the sport and the legendary fights of Floyd Mayweather. At just 8 years old, Moton stepped into the iconic Mayweather Boxing Club. It wasn’t long before Mayweather himself spotted the burgeoning talent, offering mentorship and support.
Guided by Mayweather, he dreams of clinching the world championship title and securing his spot among the boxing elite. Already, Moton has sparred against big names like Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Shakur Stevenson, and Robiesy Ramirez, proving his mettle as “the real deal.”
Both Leonard Ellerbe of Mayweather Promotions and Mayweather himself see a bright future for Moton, envisioning a swift climb to a world championship—a rarity for teenagers in boxing.
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