Floyd Mayweather Jr., the world's No.1 boxer, richest athlete, and convicted domestic abuser, is trying to rehabilitate his image as he prepares to hang up his gloves. Mayweather, who has been accused of numerous instances of domestic violence, and convicted of one, invited Jen Welter, the first female coach in NFL history, to walk to the ring with him Saturday night.
Mayweather is set to face Andre Berto in what he claims will be the final fight of his illustrious career. Welter will walk to the ring with Mayweather, but she said she is not blind to his history, which reportedly includes seven official accusations, and two guilty pleas, the second of which resulted in a 90-day sentence of which he served two months.
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"I am very anti-domestic violence, and the spotlight that is shown on domestic violence through sports creates a possibility where we can say, 'No this isn't ok and we can change it.' Me accepting this ticket does not mean I support his past, but hopefully it is a way to be an instrument for change in the future," Welter told USA Today.
"What I do know is I certainly can't do anything good by rejecting what seems to be an olive branch."
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Welter said she was contacted by Mayweather's camp, and not the man himself. One of her conditions is to meet with Mayweather face-to-face, and have him tell his story. Welter said her position in the NFL has given her plenty of experience with pro athletes and their mindsets, as well as familiarity with the nature of domestic violence.
"I do have a doctorate in psychology and a history of being very positive with the athletes that I work with. That was how I interpreted it. Could I be wrong? Sure. But that's how I took it and how I am going into this situation."
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