Why do so many people dislike Floyd Mayweather Jr.?

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  1. mrtony80

    mrtony80 Likes thick chicks Full Member

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    As talented as he is, many, many people seem to hate Floyd Mayweather, including fans, commentators, and sports writers. Why is that?

    I used to like him, but I'm just sick and tired of his lame excuses for not fighting certain guys. Shane Mosley isn't a big enough draw? He has five losses on his record? Ok, Floyd. Whatever you say. His loud mouth and the way he flaunts his money doesn't bother me, and neither does the supposed "boring" way he fights. For me, it is just the fact that he doesn't fight the guys the public wants him to see, and he gives ridiculous excuses for why he won't. Oh, and the fact that he came out of retirement to fight a guy so much smaller than him instead of someone like...oh, what's the point?
     
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  2. Hitman-Fan

    Hitman-Fan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    For me its the way he conducts himself in front of the camera. He nasty comments towards opponents, his talk about money all the time and his lack of grace or respect towards fighters.

    Prince Naseem used to do it with a bit of tounge in cheek, he used to feel embarrased saying what he did but he had no malice or anything against his opponents.
     
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  3. terry27

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    Hes an obnoxious narcissistic egomaniac.
     
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  4. RDJ

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    Because he acts like a twat. And I'm a fan.
     
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  5. pretty boy

    pretty boy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    About this duckin thing mosley ducked floyd first and has been callin everyone out. Floyds willin to fight pac and thats what everyone wants. I love watchin the guy fight. His skills are amazin and the way he make great fighters look ordinary is unbelievable. And the trash talk is gud cos it sells a fight.
     
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  6. Kid Cuba

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    Both his arrogance and his excuses for not fighting certain guys.
     
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  7. Knives7

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    All of the above.
     
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  8. mrtony80

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    I have to agree. He seems like someone that would be annoying as **** if you hang out with him.
     
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  9. war4years

    war4years Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He's a homo living an "undercover brother" lifestyle with Leonard Ellerbe. Unfortunately, even in 2009 people are judging others by their sexual orientation.
     
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  10. cherokee

    cherokee boxfan Full Member

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    how can you like a guys that says

    "If I leave the sports, it's dead" - head bigger than his balls

    "Legacy don't pay bills" - fine! chase the money generating fights but stop harping like you're the greatest fighter ever lived

    and I hate the name Money Mayweather. Far too bling damn!
     
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  11. Top Dog

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    :happy:happyCorrect, he is talented, but just uses it in the wrong direction, mostly backwards
     
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  12. DLSC

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    A lot of fans doesn't like his "I, Me, Myself above all" attitude. He says his just all about the money w/c rubs a lot of boxing fans the wrong way.
     
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  13. pretty boy

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    I prefered pretty boy floyd to money mayweather. Dont no why he changed it.
     
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  14. NALLEGE

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    It's only Pac's fans who dislike Floyd imo...
     
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  15. Above Deck

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    I find Floyd hilarious to be honest, I think its funny that
    everyone hates him, he controls what ppl think of him and
    he is fully aware of it, uses it to full advantage aswell.

    Definately out of all the above choices, Id say his arrogance
    is off putting, he often puts down boxers - when he doesnt
    really need to.

    I dont think Mayweather avoids fighters, he cant fight everyone
    who calls him out etc, I think Floyd fights to get paid maximum
    dollars and he will fight the best pay day.
     
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