Joseph Agbeko mourns former trainer Roger Mayweather

Former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko has expressed shock and sorrow following the death of his former trainer Roger Mayweather.

Agbeko is one of several boxers who benefited immensely from the tutelage of Roger Mayweather.

Roger Mayweather died on Tuesday, aged 58, following years of ill health.

His death sent social media into a frenzy with several leading players in the industry paying tribute to a man many people regard as a legend of the sport.

Roger Mayweather held world titles at featherweight and welterweight in the 1980s.

During his retirement, he famously helped train his nephew - Floyd - to become one of the greatest boxers in history over an unbeaten 50-fight career.

He also trained Ghanaian former IBF bantamweight champion Agbeko for his Unanimous decision loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux when they fought for the WBA (Super), WBO, The Ring, and lineal super bantamweight titles.

A statement from Mayweather Promotions added: "Roger's spirit lives on with us forever."

Rest well Uncle Roger #RogerMayweather ???? pic.twitter.com/isjy44Zzqo

— Joseph Agbeko (@josephagbeko01) March 18, 2020