FLOYD MAITHER declared himself the greatest boxer ever when asked his top five. He snubbed Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali.
After having won every 50 fights in his professional career, the 45-year old believes he is level with everyone else.
Mayweather was interviewed by Fat Joe on his Instagram live video, when he was asked about his top five.
He said: "We're going have to go. OK, we'll go Money Mayweather. We got to go Pernell Whiaker. Imma go Roberto Duran. Man, you put me in a tight spot.
"As far the heavyweights are concerned, if we're to go heavyweights I'm going be honest and say that I have to go Larry Holmes."
Fat Joe interjected, stating that he didn't think Holmes was better than Tyson or Ali. Mayweather responded: "Does Mayweather want me to give the breakdown?"
"Larry Holmes beat everyone in his era. When Larry Holmes was defeated by Mike Tyson, he was beat by a young champion. He came out of retirement after a year and was defeated by Tyson.
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"I have to say Larry Holmes. He had the basics, he had a jab, and he still lives a great lifestyle because of his smart investments.
"So he was great from the beginning to the end his career."
Mayweather explained his final pick by saying: "Aaron Pryor. The only reason Aaron Pryor lost an fight was due to drugs. He lost only one fight because drugs."
Here's a list of Mayweather's five most outstanding boxers:
1. FLOYD MAYWEATHER
Mayweather, who refers to himself as "The Best Ever", is no surprise.
American, who won a bronze medal at 1996 Olympics, has won 15 world titles in five weight divisions.
He has notable wins against Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao as well as Saul Alvarez, Saul Alvarez, Miguel Cotto, and Oscar De La Hoya.
Conor McGregor, UFC's megastar, was easily defeated by him when he crossed over to the ring in August 2017.
2. PERNELL WHITAKER
Former boxer, he won four world titles in his weight class. He finished his career in 2001 after winning 40 of 46 contests.
Whitaker, who died in July 2019, at the age 55, still holds the record for being the longest-lived unified lightweight champion in boxing's history. He had defended his title six times.
Mayweather's top five are rounded out by Roberto Duran, the iconic Roberto Duran
3. ROBERTO DURAN
The 70-year old participated in a staggering 119 fights over his 33-year career, which spanned from 1968 to 2001.
He won 103 fights, and won four world titles in the four divisions. This made him the second fighter to enter the ring after Jack Johnson in fifty years.
4. LARRY HOLMES
Fat Joe was puzzled by his entry, but the 72-year old is a former heavyweight world champion.
He was the first man to stop Muhammad Ali.
5. AARON PRYOR
Two-time champion light-welterweight, Hawk won 39 of his 40 fights. 35 of those victories were by knockout.
After knocking out Roger Choate, he ended his career in 1990.
After spending 29 months without the ring, his only loss came at the hands Bobby Joe Young.
