Floyd taking time off to address his body injuries the best choice career-wise?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MVC!, Dec 31, 2013.


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  1. MVC!

    MVC! The Best Ever Full Member

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    IMO it was, he had a major body injury that needed to be taken care of. He stated on multiple occasions that he had suffered many years of abuse and it was taking a major toll on his body. Many NBA/NFL players today play through these kinds of injuries and they become more and more susceptible to long term/permanent damage.

    I think he made an extremely intelligent choice in doing so for the sake of his career. If he had continued fighting, he could potentially have had his career cut short due to the lingering body injury. Many go on to regret it as they have their careers cut short.

    After the two mega bouts in 2007, he called it quits for 20 months and came back and won beautifully/dominated the #2 p4p fighter in the world.

    IMO a great decision was made.

    Similar to what Andre did last year. He definitely could have continued fighting but the doctor advised the man to get surgery to fully repair his right hand/arm that was injured when he was 12 years ago. He did not realize the severity of it until he went for an MRI.

    Andre now claims to punch more harder than he did in the past.

    It will probably better his career as a whole.

    Now Floyd is really seeing the fruits of his labour. Making more money than he's ever made, dominating the sport because of that wise decision and enhancing his already rich legacy.
     
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  2. shoe

    shoe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    floyd who, patterson? man i think he is retired.
     
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  3. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    You taking time off of sucking Floyd's dick is what you should be doing.
     
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  4. shoe

    shoe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    you just spoiled the subject of his next thread. :hey
     
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  5. str1

    str1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :deal
     
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  6. christo

    christo Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Floyd's a fraudulent prima donna who's good at selling his
    brand to low IQ'd bottom feeders. He fought 2 times last
    year and now he has to rest his sore p-ssy? Oh Wow!
    I'm so proud of little floyd.
     
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  7. GuestAppearance

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    Mayweather made so much money during the De La Hoya and Hatton fights that he really could afford to leave literally. When you think about how much money Mayweather would have made in 2007, it would tempt anyone to go on hiatus. He had just fought the biggest Mexican fighter and one of the biggest International foreign boxing stars in a span of 8 months. If it weren't for the IRS, dude literally wouldn't have had an incentive to return. He was already near 40 professional bouts, ranked Pound 4 Pound, and was one of the richest athletes in the country at the time and really didn't have to box anymore.
     
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  8. Collie

    Collie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Losing his testicles isn't an injury. Although not fighting Pacquaio was certainly good for his health, he said it himself.



    I joke... but maybe I have a point too.
     
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  9. box4life11

    box4life11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  10. shoe

    shoe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    oh floyd, let me address your body injuries and lick the stamps.
     
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  11. box4life11

    box4life11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't know who MVC wants to blow more Ellerbe or Mayweather?
     
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  12. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    ROFLMAO:rofl:rofl

    Man if you truly believe this bunch of crap you truly need to be certified :patsch You really are a 100% ***** You must be the guy with the Altar at which you pray to Floyd daily.
    The Punk retired to avoid Tony Margarito everyone knows that
     
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  13. prelude

    prelude Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Floyd addressing about his health coming first for a fight with the PacMan was the best move he's ever done.
     
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  14. guapo

    guapo Active Member Full Member

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    this.
     
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  15. eltirado

    eltirado Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I am trying to be openminded & see if ducking, making intelligent financial decisions...are ATG worthy...:huh

    #1 I want to make a case for the art of ducking: If it was negative, why do prospects duck each other early on...The answer to make sure they fight later as bigger names & avoid early damage. I am willing to forgive Mayweather for ducking Margarito, Spadafora & Pacman...If he fights them even as late as of 2016

    Paulie Williams that we can't forgive, because he can't fight Mayweather... Now

    #2 Financial prowess: Mayweather can afford to train, maintain elite lifestyle. To ensure he is his best in the ring, in order to maintain this he has to duck...atleast for now...otherwise it will hurt his career...
     
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