Why is Mayweather allowed to always fight in Vegas but nobody rags on him about it

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  1. Jim Jeffries

    Jim Jeffries Ring General banned Full Member

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    He hasn't fought outside of Vegas for nearly 10 years.



    I know Ward gets ragged on about it but nobody cares if Mayweather constantly fights in Vegas.
     
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    blackbolt396 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Fight capital of the world that's why.
     
  3. Jim Jeffries

    Jim Jeffries Ring General banned Full Member

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    Yeah so... Why not fight in other places from time to time. He says he'll fight in the UK but we know that's never going to happen.
     
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    Who cares where he fights? Vegas is the place 99% of boxers hope to fight at. I suppose you feel he has the hometown advantage, but does he really? I'm not sure he does as the crowds always boo him and cheer for his opponents.
     
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    STB #noexcuses Full Member

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    Its where he and his opponent can make the most money.

    Im sure his opponents are delighted to fight him there
     
  6. Jim Jeffries

    Jim Jeffries Ring General banned Full Member

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    It's probably because he's a notorious tax avoider and xylocaine user.


    He could make more fighting in the UAE where he was offered a fight with Pac. No tax. People would still fly over and watch his fight with Pac.



    He lives in Vegas, his gym is in Vegas, and his businesses are in Vegas.

    Vegas is his home. He has home advantage. That's where he enjoys fighting.


    That's what is ruining boxing. Fighters not broadening their horizons and fighting in different places.
     
  7. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good point
     
  8. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    Allowed??? he is the face of boxing...he can do whatever the hell he wants
     
  9. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    Man shut up damn, all i hear on here is excuses and made up garbage...when you are "THE MAN" people come to you not the other way around..want to change it then beat him!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  10. Jim Jeffries

    Jim Jeffries Ring General banned Full Member

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    It will be a great day in boxing when Mayweather retires for good.


    All his fights are boring anyway with one or two exceptions.



    Just because he's the money man he shouldn't be the rule maker and dictator.
     
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    1_man_army The Knockout King Full Member

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    As much as I'd like to have a dig at Floyd here I don't think I can.

    Vegas is the fight capital of the US so its natural the major fights should be there (it has no state income tax, no wonder lol). That is why his fights are there, it isn't like it is a boxing backwater like Oakland is. Money makes sense in boxing when it comes to choosing venues.
     
  12. attaboi

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    Who are you again?:roll:
     
  13. Jim Jeffries

    Jim Jeffries Ring General banned Full Member

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    It's because he pays very little tax there.


    He dictates the rules on where the fight will be and how the fight will be set up.


    If certain gloves are deemed allowed by the commission he has to have a say on it. If he deems them to be inappropriate then the fighter will not be allowed to wear them.He dictates all the money side because of course he's the top draw.


    If there's an unfair advantage to take legally then he will take it every time.



    He has to hold all the advantages since he became the money man.
     
  14. Jim Jeffries

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    I'm Captain Smash-a-hoe.



    Who in the blue hell are you?
     
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    d0pestradamus Active Member Full Member

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