Floyd Mayweather: The most unappreciated fighter of his time

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by brando, Dec 18, 2011.


Page 1 of 3
  1. brando

    brando Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,862
    0
    Oct 10, 2010
    For many years Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been considered even by his most ardent critics to be at worst the number two pound for pound fighter in the sport. His defense is one of the best of all time he simply does not get hit. His speed is unbelievable and his skills in the ring are unmatched.

    Yet for some reason we find a way to hate Floyd. I understand it comes with the territory when you are the best fighter in the world everyone is going to find a fault with your fights. He also does not help matters with his disrespect of his opponents and taunting. His trash talk or even his foul mouthed attitude when someone asks him a question he does not like. His style in the ring is a counterpuncher and that does not make him a crowd pleaser.
     
    brando, Dec 18, 2011
    brando, Dec 18, 2011
    #1
  2. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

    79,438
    2,646
    Feb 1, 2007
    underappreciated? He is one of the biggest sports stars of this era and you said it yourself he has been ranked at worst #2 p4p by even his critics.

    The guy is appreciated as one of the best fighters of his generation which is what he is. I don't see him being underappreciated at all. If anything I think he's a little over rated.

    A lot of people don't like him for his personality outside the ring which is something that Floyd actually wants.
     
    PH|LLA, Dec 18, 2011
    PH|LLA, Dec 18, 2011
    #2
  3. keith

    keith ESB OG Full Member

    3,627
    3
    Sep 5, 2004
    Your last couple of lines sums it up. That coupled with the fact that his ardent fans are delusional douchebags, and you get a recipe for an excellent fighter not getting the respect he deserves.

    Attitude matters when it comes to respect.


    Keith
     
    keith, Dec 18, 2011
    keith, Dec 18, 2011
    #3
  4. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

    51,943
    2
    Jul 19, 2004
    Plagiarizing a boxing talk article again dude?
     
    Lance_Uppercut, Dec 18, 2011
    Lance_Uppercut, Dec 18, 2011
    #4
  5. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

    63,174
    23
    Oct 27, 2010
    you never care when does it with an article the is negative toward Floyd
     
    bballchump11, Dec 18, 2011
    bballchump11, Dec 18, 2011
    #5
  6. hofbrau

    hofbrau Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,944
    0
    Mar 20, 2011
    sometimes the truth hurts isnt it?

    his fans on the rescue quickly to be defensive.
     
    hofbrau, Dec 18, 2011
    hofbrau, Dec 18, 2011
    #6
  7. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

    63,174
    23
    Oct 27, 2010
    real talk, I think you and Brando are the same person. Everytime I go to his threads, you are always quick to show up and yall post threads that are very similar
     
    bballchump11, Dec 18, 2011
    bballchump11, Dec 18, 2011
    #7
  8. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

    51,943
    2
    Jul 19, 2004
    Hurt about what? It was a good article dip****. HE did this already with another article from that site. ESB has rules against this type of stuff. :roll:
     
    Lance_Uppercut, Dec 18, 2011
    Lance_Uppercut, Dec 18, 2011
    #8
  9. hofbrau

    hofbrau Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,944
    0
    Mar 20, 2011
    da who? aint man
     
    hofbrau, Dec 18, 2011
    hofbrau, Dec 18, 2011
    #9
  10. Tranquillity

    Tranquillity Active Member Full Member

    862
    0
    Sep 14, 2008
    yeah he never get a fair shake. Nobody appreciates him. I mean look at his ppv numbers. Too right he is the most under appreciated of his time.
     
    Tranquillity, Dec 18, 2011
    Tranquillity, Dec 18, 2011
    #10
  11. Cellz831

    Cellz831 Obsessed with Boxing banned

    20,344
    3
    Oct 21, 2011
    i bet after he beats pacquiao they will hype up another fighter and put him as #1 and claim floyd is ducking. but dont worry, once again hell prove the world wrong. 20 years from now he will be loved like Ali. but the reality is in america if your young, black, speak your mind, and on top of your game the media is gonna pray on your downfall and try to brainwash the rest of america into thinking the same way
     
    Cellz831, Dec 18, 2011
    Cellz831, Dec 18, 2011
    #11
  12. Coq

    Coq Sodomizer Full Member

    1,383
    0
    Nov 27, 2010
    real talk
    Floyd a G.
    Nuff said.
     
    Coq, Dec 18, 2011
    Coq, Dec 18, 2011
    #12
  13. MoJoGoodie

    MoJoGoodie Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,905
    118
    Nov 29, 2011
    Most these fighters wont get a complete fair shake until they are completely away from the game and a couple years run by....then you will get a more truthful opinion.

    It usualy happens when new stars emerge and era's pass and then we will say so and so can't hold Floyd or Pac jock strap....usualy how it goes
     
    MoJoGoodie, Dec 18, 2011
    MoJoGoodie, Dec 18, 2011
    #13
  14. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    15,155
    888
    Feb 28, 2009
    its just how he acts. ppl dont like his attitude so ppl wanna see him fail
     
    cippi, Dec 18, 2011
    cippi, Dec 18, 2011
    #14
  15. keith

    keith ESB OG Full Member

    3,627
    3
    Sep 5, 2004

    Being a dick isn't age or race specific........


    Keith
     
    keith, Dec 18, 2011
    keith, Dec 18, 2011
    #15
Page 1 of 3