Who is Floyd Mayweather's son, Koraun Mayweather?
Being one of the most popular and influential athletes in the world, Floyd Mayweather has embraced the pros and cons of media attention as a part and parcel of his fame. The controversial chapters of Mayweather's relationships with his partners as well as children have been well-documented.
This includes his relationship with his eldest son, Koraun Mayweather, which seems to have steadily improved after hitting rock bottom in 2010.
Who is Floyd Mayweather's son?
Boxing royalty Floyd Mayweather's son Koraun is a singer and songwriter.
The 24-year-old also runs a YouTube channel by the name of King Koraun, where he uploads his music videos. Koraun also has a significant following on social media, boasting more than 380,000 followers on Instagram.
Born on Nov. 17, 1999, Koraun is the oldest of Mayweather's children. Going from his social media posts, Koraun Mayweather currently shares a cordial relationship with his father, but that was not always the case.
At the age of just 10, Koraun reportedly called the police on 'Money' after an incident of domestic violence involving Mayweather and Josie Harris, Koraun's mother. Speaking to USA Today, Koraun recalled the unfortunate incident, calling his father 'a coward'.
Mayweather's tumultuous relationship with his children does not end there. Following the passing of her mother Josie Harris in March 2020, the boxing legend's daughter Jirah Mayweather uploaded a post on Twitter implying that Mayweather prioritized himself over his children. She wrote:
"Going from a parent who put ur happiness before theirs to a parent who puts their happiness before yours is probably one of the most frustrating thing ever."
Koraun's relationship with Floyd Mayweather improved over time
Floyd Mayweather had to serve a brief prison sentence for domestic abuse against his ex-girlfriend and Koraun's mother Josie Harris. In 2010, Koraun found Mayweather beating up Harris in their house and rushed out of the home to inform the security personnel. Harris also came out of the house and was protected by the guard, who alerted the police.
Koraun, who was 10 years old at the time, detailed the incident in a statement given to the police. Following this, Mayweather had to face a prison sentence.
In a 2014 interview with USA Today, Koraun said that he occasionally spent time with his father and that he was not interested in boxing as he found it boring. Remembering the fateful night when he caught his father assaulting his mother, Koraun called Mayweather "a coward."
More than a decade later, Koraun seems to have built a mutually respectful relationship with his father. After Koraun's mother passed away in 2020, Mayweather remembered her fondly and often posts her pictures to commemorate their relationship.