Floyd Mayweather: Practitioner Of The Black American Boxing Style | AI Generated Podcast Based On An Essay by Adeyinka Makinde

AI generated podcast based on a 2013 essay which I wrote that placed the style of Floyd Mayweather in the context of African-American history.

Source material:

Floyd Mayweather: The Aesthetics of African-American Boxing Style

. Blog

https://adeyinkamakinde.blogspot.com/2013/10/floyd-mayweather-aesthetics-of-african_27.html

. Academia dot Edu (Pdf)
https://www.academia.edu/8968287/Floyd_Mayweather_The_Aesthetics_of_African_American_Boxing_Style

AI summary:

Written by Adeyinka Makinde, this source examines the persistent critique that the boxer Floyd Mayweather is a “boring” fighter, contrasting this view with the argument that his style embodies the pinnacle of “the sweet science” where defence and strategy are paramount. Makinde highlights how some fans prioritise knockouts and intense brawls, leading them to dismiss Mayweather and his historical precedents such as Ezzard Charles. Ultimately, the essay frames Mayweather’s approach as a continuum of the African-American boxing aesthetic, which values grace and imperturbability –a West African concept known as Itutu- and the skill of winning by outwitting your opponent, rather than relying solely on brute force. The text concludes by asserting that for aficionados of technical skill, Mayweather’s meticulous, geometric defence is an exquisite demonstration of cerebral and physical endeavour.

© Adeyinka Makinde (2025).

Adeyinka Makinde is a writer based in London, England.