Uncle of Floyd Mayweather Jr. reported missing in Las Vegas


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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police say boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s uncle and longtime trainer is missing.

Roger Mayweather was last seen around 3 p.m. Saturday less than a mile away from Mayweather Boxing Club.

Authorities say the 55-year-old suffers has several medical issues and does not have his medication.

They are asking all area hospitals to check their registries.

Roger Mayweather, who is 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds, was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue sweatpants and white tennis shoes.

A former fighter, Roger Mayweather was replaced as his nephew's trainer for several fights last year by Floyd Mayweather Sr.

According to the club's website, Roger Mayweather has had a longtime struggle with diabetes.

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