[CLIP] Lampley and Merchant discuss Mayweather's future (2004)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by mrkoolkevin, Apr 25, 2018.


  1. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

    18,440
    9,579
    Jan 30, 2014
    Found this post-Corley fight discussion interesting in light of some recent threads. Mayweather wanted above all else to become a marquee star and the highest paid figure in the sport. Lampley and Merchant seem skeptical, though they think his aggressive, fan-friendly style against Corley might be a step in the right direction. Impressive that Mayweather ended up doing it his way instead.

    https://streamable.com/jrqra

    PS - I highly recommend the Corley fight to those of you who badmouth Mayweather without actually having followed his early career or seen many of his fights. After a few fights at 135, Mayweather had jumped up to 140 to take on the bigger Corley, and shocked a lot of people by fighting a physical, fan-friendly fight in which he took chances, dominated Corley, and dropped him multiple times. Some of you guys would find his display of strength, determination, and toughness illuminating.
     
    mrkoolkevin, Apr 25, 2018
    mrkoolkevin, Apr 25, 2018
    #1
    Pat M likes this.
  2. Pat M

    Pat M Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,705
    4,254
    Jun 20, 2017
    Watching FMJ and Corley now. Not surprised by anything FMJ does or can do. Extremely talented, plus "immersed" in boxing since he was a child (can't claim "immersed" that came from graynotsoold). Same with Tyson Fury, Chris Byrd, the Russell brothers and more. Being "immersed" from a young age is a huge advantage for a boxer.

    FMJ did it his way and I hope he holds on to his money and his health.
     
    Pat M, Apr 25, 2018
    Pat M, Apr 25, 2018
    #2
    mrkoolkevin likes this.
  3. Skins

    Skins Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,328
    2,771
    Oct 20, 2011
    Never much cared for Floyd but I give him credit. He did it his way and made more money than he probably ever dreamed of making. Funny listening to these guys back then saying that Floyd would never get to Oscar's level but could still make some money and become and "attraction" Floyd would up making more in one fight (twice) than Oscar made in his entire career. When you think of the money he made after spending most of his early career not drawing flies it is crazy. And it drives Oscar insane with jealousy, which I love:fusmile
     
    Skins, Apr 25, 2018
    Skins, Apr 25, 2018
    #3
    NoNeck, mrkoolkevin and Pat M like this.
  4. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

    18,440
    9,579
    Jan 30, 2014
    Exactly!
     
    mrkoolkevin, Apr 25, 2018
    mrkoolkevin, Apr 25, 2018
    #4
  5. Webbiano

    Webbiano Boxing Junkie Full Member

    9,600
    2,495
    Nov 6, 2011
    Was the Corley fight the one where he starts shouting out predictions for the upcoming American Football games and he even interacts with Lampley for few seconds as he's commentating?
     
    Webbiano, Apr 25, 2018
    Webbiano, Apr 25, 2018
    #5
  6. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

    18,440
    9,579
    Jan 30, 2014
    Same time period but that was the Bruseles fight (the one that Jeff Mayweather insists scared off Cotto's people).
     
    mrkoolkevin, Apr 25, 2018
    mrkoolkevin, Apr 25, 2018
    #6
  7. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

    18,440
    9,579
    Jan 30, 2014
    Yeah, very rare combination of talent and immersion at a young age. He was well-rounded and extremely versatile in his prime.
     
    mrkoolkevin, Apr 26, 2018
    mrkoolkevin, Apr 26, 2018
    #7