Former five-division champion Floyd Mayweather still hasn’t recovered from losing his closest confidant. Marikit ‘Kitchie’ Laurico, who was ‘Money’ Mayweather’s personal assistant for more than a decade, passed away in March 2023.

The cause of her death was not revealed to the public, but after her death, some reports revealed that she was having some health problems. The undefeated legend of boxing previously broke down while talking about her passing during an appearance on The Pivot Podcast, revealing how close the pair actually was.

Regardless, close to twenty-one months after Kitchie’s passing, Mayweather hopped on social media today to celebrate his late assistant’s birthday while penning a special message for her.

“Happy heavenly birthday. You will always be missed,” Mayweather wrote on his Instagram story while sharing a picture of them posing together for the camera. Though the exact cause of her death isn’t revealed and Mayweather also refrained from sharing that information, Kitchie’s family shared a statement on her death last year.

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Turning to her official Instagram account, Kitchie’s family revealed that she passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. “On March 31, 2023, our brilliant star Kitchie abandoned the physical garment… the angels of Thy loving-kindness descended successively upon her and have ascended her to the spiritual world,” it read.

“We thank all of you who have reciprocated genuine love and positive energy with her,” the statement further added. “We are grateful for your patience and honoring our privacy. Homegoing/ celebration of life arrangements for Kitchie are currently in progress, and updated information will be shared accordingly.”

Coming back to Floyd Mayweather, he poured his heart out during The Pivot Podcast, talking about Kitchie, who he considered his ‘best friend’.

Floyd Mayweather considered Kitchie the sister he never had

Back in February this year, Mayweather opened up about the heartbreaking loss of his longtime assistant, Kitchie, describing her as the sister he never had and his closest confidante. In an emotional interview on The Pivot Podcast, Mayweather revealed the depth of their bond, saying, “Kitchie was the only person in [my] life that I could talk about anything to, that knew my deepest secrets.”

Kitchie was more than an assistant—she was his best friend and a constant source of positivity. “She taught me a lot, she helped me a lot. Through rain, sleet, snow, or hail, she had my back,” Mayweather shared, reflecting on her unwavering support. Her sudden passing last March devastated the undefeated boxing legend, who lamented, “We argue, we debate, we help each other … that’s a sister I never had. A best friend I ever had.”

That said, it appears even though Kitchie isn’t among us anymore, Floyd Mayweather continues to remember his best friend and closest confidant because of the fondest memories they created together. What do you think about their relationship?