Al Haymon facts for kids

Al Haymon (born April 21, 1955) is an American businessman. He is well-known for managing famous boxers. He used to manage the boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr.. Haymon has won the Boxing Writers of America Manager of the Year Award five times. This award recognizes the best boxing manager each year.

Early Life and Education

Al Haymon grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He went to Harvard University. There, he studied economics. He also earned a special business degree called an MBA from Harvard.

From Music to Boxing

Al Haymon's first job was in the music world. He helped promote concerts and tours for many famous singers and groups. Some of the artists he worked with include M. C. Hammer, New Edition, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and Mary J. Blige. He also worked in other areas of entertainment, like with comedian Eddie Murphy. In 1999, he sold part of his company, A. H. Enterprises, to SFX Entertainment.

Boxing Career and Influence

Around the year 2000, Haymon started working in boxing. His first boxer was Vernon Forrest. Over the next ten years, he became very important in the boxing world. A big reason for this was his strong connection with Floyd Mayweather Jr.. In 2005 and 2013, he won the Al Buck Award. This award is given to the "Manager of the Year" by the Boxing Writers Association of America.

Haymon later started a boxing company called Premier Boxing Champions. Their first event was held in 2015. Some people have discussed his role in boxing. They wonder if he acts as both a promoter and a manager. This is because there are rules to keep these two roles separate in boxing. Also, some fans and writers have mentioned that some of his fighters do not have many matches.

Notable Boxers Haymon Has Worked With

Here are some of the boxers who have worked with Al Haymon:

See also

In Spanish: Al Haymon para niños