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>> really incredible story there. wealth and money isn't what, money, isn't necessarily what makes you wealthy. mr. todorov still rolling with the punches. the fight between pacquiao/mayweather is this weekend. thank you for watching everyone, i'm errol barnett. early start is next. for those of you in the states. for everyone else another edition of "cnn newsroom." have a great day.
money ♪ >> reporter: todorov lives on state benefits of less than $500 a month. todorov is not envious of mayweather and proudly showed me some of his trophies from a glittering amateur career although the biggest memento is missing. what about your olympic medal? ♪ ♪ >> reporter: at the local boxing gym, his demeanor changes. his eyes sparkle when he moves like the champion boxer he once was. ♪ his future looks brighter with a job offer on the card. and to his son he is still a hero.
>> reporter: that was outside the capital city. this town isn't renowned for anything particular, it's not a center for sporting excellence, but it is home to the last man to beat floyd mayweather in a boxing ring. heading into the 1996 atlanta olympics, totarov was at his peak as a boxer, confident, talented, experienced. he faced a teenage american in the featherweight semifinals. >> reporter: todorov won by a