World-Class Boxing Trainer Floyd Mayweather, Sr. Lands Reality Show on Punch TV

By: Tyler Peterson Mar. 29, 2013

Floyd Mayweather, Sr. is winding up one strong right-hook to reality.

Today, Punch TV announced that the world-class boxer's new reality show, WELCOME TO THE MAYWEATHER'S HOUSE, will debut in the Fall of 2013.

"We are happy to offer our viewers an exciting new form of reality-centric entertainment on Punch TV," said Curtis Clark, Punch TV's Vice President of Programming and Production. "Welcome To Mayweather's House is an outstanding show that will speak to our audience, and we look forward to showcasing additional reality programs on the Punch TV Network"

Welcome To Mayweather's House is about is the senior member of the Mayweather family, Floyd Mayweather, Sr. - the outspoken, poet laureate of boxing, who wows people with his flamboyant and colorful Style of dress, taking boxers from around the country and training them to be contenders..

The show will highlight Mayweather Sr.'s boxing record, championships, health, his life as a trainer, his family rifts, his relationship with son, Floyd Mayweather, Jr, and highlights of him training his son Mayweather, Jr. "Big Floyd's series is a perfect fit for Punch TV," said Punch TV's CEO, Joseph Collins. "We aim to provide entertainment that inspires, as well as entertains our viewers and Welcome To Mayweather's House achieves this goal. Mayweather Sr.'s life and challenges can definitely be an inspiration to others." Mayweather expressed excitement about the new series

For more information, visit Punch TV online at http://punchtv.net.

PUNCH TV is one of the fastest growing networks among urban viewers 18-54 and completed the 2012 year with 38 partner stations and reaching 60 million U.S. households, marking a 2500% growth rate in slightly over 1 year.

Photo by: Sky Box Office/Rex USA

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