Josh Todd, the dynamic vocalist of Buckcherry, recently offered insights into his diverse life outside of music, including a memorable chance encounter with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. In an interview on “Side Jams With Bryan Reesman,” Todd recounted the serendipitous meeting and shared his deep appreciation for the world of boxing.
The pivotal moment occurred in 2010 in Las Vegas, just hours after Floyd Mayweather secured a victory over Shane Mosley. Todd, an avid fan, found himself checking out of his hotel at 6 AM. As he navigated the otherwise deserted casino lobby, he spotted two figures approaching. “I’m saying to myself, ‘That looks like f**king Floyd Mayweather,'” Todd recalled (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). “All of a sudden, he starts getting closer, and it’s f**king Floyd Mayweather and some friend of his. They’re rolling up, just walking towards me, and this is after his big night.” Overwhelmed, Todd‘s raw enthusiasm took over: “‘Unbelievable, man! I love you, man. That performance last night was unreal. I cannot believe you’re standing right here.'” Mayweather‘s response was brief but impactful. “‘Thanks, man,’ and he walked up to me and gave me a hug and then walked off.” The encounter left Todd “so frozen” that capturing a photograph slipped his mind entirely, yet the memory of meeting one of his heroes remains vividly intact.
Todd‘s admiration for boxing extends beyond individual athletes to the very atmosphere of fight events. He noted a unique solidarity among attendees: “There’s a lot of working class people at boxing events, and they go there because they’re passionate about the sport. Everybody’s nice, everybody’s super cool. You can just talk to everybody, and even the celebrities that show up to boxing events, if you’re in the first five rows around the ring, everybody’s just cool. There’s no egos. It’s all love, that’s why I really like it.”
Beyond the ring, Josh Todd cultivates other passions that offer a respite from the demanding life of a rock musician. He spoke enthusiastically about his love for tennis, calling it “really challenging” and an effective way to “forget about music” and “get away from the rat race.” He relishes playing against “all walks of life” – from “dentists and lawyers, teachers, and a lot of dudes that are not in my line of work” – all united by a shared passion for the sport. This provides a “nice break” from constantly being surrounded by fellow musicians. His diverse interests also include becoming a certified phlebotomist during the pandemic, taking up boxing, and pursuing an online college degree in self, society, and the humanities.
In other Buckcherry news, the band recently released their eleventh full-length album, Roar Like Thunder, on June 13. The album was distributed via Round Hill Records in North America, Sony Japan in Japan, and Earache Records globally.
Buckcherry is embarking on a fall 2025 headlining tour, featuring support from Hanoi Rocks vocalist Michael Monroe. The tour kicks off with a Buckcherry-only warm-up show on September 20 at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, California. Michael Monroe will join the tour starting September 21 at the iconic Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood.
Buckcherry 2025 Tour Dates:
- July 14, 2025 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater
- July 15, 2025 – Lexington, KY – The Manchester Music Hall
- July 17, 2025 – Jim Thorpe, PA – Penns Peak
- July 18, 2025 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
- July 19, 2025 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
- July 21, 2025 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues – Cleveland
- July 22, 2025 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs – Columbus
- July 24, 2025 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142
- July 28, 2025 – Joliet, IL – The Forge – Joliet
- July 29, 2025 – Arnolds Park, IA – Captain’s Getaway
- August 2, 2025 – Klamath Falls, OR – Klamath County Fairgrounds
- August 4, 2025 – Bozeman, MT – The Elm – Bozeman
- August 5, 2025 – Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip Campground
- August 6, 2025 – Casper, WY – The Gaslight Social
- August 8, 2025 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
- August 9, 2025 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios – CO
- August 10, 2025 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater – Denver
- August 12, 2025 – Draper, UT – Leatherheads Sports Bar & Grill
- September 6, 2025 – Salisbury, PA – Tall Pines Distillery
- September 20, 2025 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – Coach House – Capistrano (Buckcherry only)
- September 21, 2025 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go (with Michael Monroe)
- September 22, 2025 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go (with Michael Monroe)
- September 24, 2025 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre (with Michael Monroe)
- October 3, 2025 – Jacksonville, FL – Five (with Michael Monroe)
- October 5, 2025 – Waynesboro, VA – The Foundry (with Michael Monroe)
- October 7, 2025 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater (with Michael Monroe)
- October 10, 2025 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall (with Michael Monroe)
- October 12, 2025 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre (with Michael Monroe)
- October 15, 2025 – Albany, NY – Empire Live (with Michael Monroe)
- October 28, 2025 – Peoria, IL – TempleLive Peoria Scottish Rite
- November 4, 2025 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
- November 7, 2025 – Tucson, AZ – Encore
