Boxing legend and WrestleMania 24 celebrity Floyd Mayweather has signed a life rights deal for a new documentary and narrative series about his life and career.
Hidden Empire Films sent out a press release on Friday, announcing that Mayweather has signed a deal with them for a documentary, docuseries, and narrative series based on his life.
You can check out the official announcement below:
UNDEFEATED WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD FLOYD “MONEY” MAYWEATHER INKS LIFE-STORY RIGHTS DEAL WITH HIDDEN EMPIRE FILMS
Hidden Empire Films has closed a deal to obtain exclusive access to Mayweather’s personal library of never-before-seen footage. The material includes hundreds of hours of video and audio shot by Mayweather himself and chronicle his journey to becoming the highest paid athlete in the world and greatest boxer of all time.
Deon Taylor (Black & Blue, The Intruder) and Roxanne Avent Taylor (Fatale, The Intruder) will produce a documentary, a docuseries, and ultimately a narrative series under the Hidden Empire Films banner. Robert F. Smith will serve as executive producer and Omar Joseph will co-produce. James McNair will co-produce on behalf of The MT.
Mayweather is undefeated with a 50-0 record and is the highest-paid athlete in the world. Cashing in on his talent and personality, Floyd is a walking, talking, self-generating moneymaking machine who has reached unrivaled success in and outside of the ring. Mayweather was influenced by two dynamic figures, his father, Floyd Mayweather Sr. and his Uncle Roger, the former Heavyweight champion who passed away in 2020. Raised by his grandmother who stepped in the absence of his parents, she encouraged him to focus on school and the boxing gym.
“Now is the perfect time to share my story with the world and let viewers in on my journey from early days of hardships to overcoming adversity to become the athlete and entrepreneur I am today,” said Floyd Mayweather. “As someone who owns his own brand, I can’t think of better partners than Deon, Roxanne, Robert F. Smith, the wealthiest African American in the world, and Hidden Empire Films a prolific Black-owned production company. This is going to be incredibly special!”
“As a Black filmmaker, it is beyond an honor to have the opportunity to assist in telling the world one of the most iconic boxing stories we have ever heard,” said Deon Taylor. “Floyd truly is the G.O.A.T. and we are so blessed to share his amazing path to becoming one of the most polarizing figures in all of sports today. Our entire Hidden Empire team is excited for audiences to witness the chapters of his life.”
“Watching Floyd Mayweather control his own destiny to become one of the greatest fighters of all time and more importantly one of the most brilliant minds in the business of pro boxing has been amazing to watch,” said Robert F. Smith. “Inspiration, passion, and willingness to overcome are all traits of this icon and we are extremely honored to be a small part in telling Floyd’s incredible life story for all the world to see. ‘The G.O.A.T’ project will be timeless!”
“I feel extremely blessed to work on bringing such an incredible project to life. As a Producer, I live to find stories like this,” said Roxanne Taylor. “The fact that Floyd’s story has never been told before to a broader audience makes it that much more special. I’m excited to bring something extremely special to his fan base, Floyd is truly the GOAT.”
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