Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather bought visibly upset when he talked about his pricey good friend Marikit "Kitchie" Laurico, who handed away final 12 months. Kitchie was like household to him and labored with him for all of his 25 years in boxing.

Mayweather referred to his long-time assistant as just like the "sister he never had" as he broke down in tears in an emotional interview. She died final March and was unable to do the 2 issues she dreamed of: seeing a Super Bowl in Las Vegas and celebrating her fiftieth birthday in Aruba.

Mayweather shared his heartbreaking on The Pivot Podcast. He mentioned: "Kitchie was the only person in life that I could talk about anything to, that knew my deepest secrets.

"There was no male or feminine in my life that I informed extra stuff to than her. She taught me rather a lot, she helped me rather a lot. Through rain, sleet, snow or hail, she had my again.

"All my assistant wanted to do was support me and help me be the best man I can be and she wanted my kids just to be positive and she was a positive person."

Mayweather broke down in tears when he remembered that Kitchie could not be there for the latest Super Bowl. The boxer mentioned that she had some well being points however didn't give particulars.

He helped her get medical help only a week earlier than she died. He added: "We argue, we debate, we help each other. That's a sister I never had. The best friend I ever had."

Kitchie's household knowledgeable the world of her dying on her Instagram final 12 months. The publish mentioned: "On March 31, 2023, our brilliant star Kitchie left the physical world... the angels of Thy loving-kindness came down one after the other and took her to the spiritual world. We thank all of you who have shared real love and positive vibes with her.

"We respect your endurance and respect for our privateness. We're presently planning a homegoing/ celebration of life for Kitchie, and we'll share extra particulars after they're prepared."