I see May figting at 40+

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  1. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    People and pundits keep acting like Mayweather's career is about to end and the legal problems are brining the end nearer. I'm not buying it. I honestly see the guy fighting into his 40s; at a high level nonetheless . Here's why:

    1. Inside the Ring: His style is such that he has never been in anything resembling a war. There's no talk of "that fight took a lot out of him" about Mayweather and he will continue to use his clout to keep it that way.

    2. Outside the Ring: The man is a gym rat who stays in tip top shape year round. That's a lot easier on the body than draining yourself to make weight. Also, he has a spending problem which will neccessitate the influx of cash on a semi-regular basis. I don't see that changing, nor do I see the IRS laxing its enforcement. Lastly, there's the ego. He loves the limelight and knows that's over when he's no longer a boxer.

    That's my take, what's yours.

    (Full disclosure: I do not like Floyd, nor am I a *******)
     
    jeffjoiner, Jan 26, 2011
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  2. TheBling

    TheBling Active Member Full Member

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    At an astonishing rate of 1 fight every two years!
     
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  3. PBFred

    PBFred Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nope.

    1 or 2 more fights and that will be it. He doesn't have the passion anymore and his body won't be able to sustain the training needed to fight at his level for very much longer.
     
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  4. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    He cares about his health too much for that and for good reason
     
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  5. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    Maybe if he lsot all of his money. I think mayweather taking these long breaks will eventually catch up with him and he will lose badly by ko. Either that or he retires in time.
    I can see him having no more then 2 fights at this point. Maybe pac and khan.
     
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  6. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    True, but what about when he owes the IRS again? Do you see his lifestyle/spending habits changing?
     
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  7. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think physicaly he deffently can box and win at the highest level. At 40 +. However I have the felling if he dose not have to he is unlikely to fight much longer if not again.
     
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  8. Rilz

    Rilz Ball don't lie! Full Member

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    I don't know about 40+, but he has a few more retirements in him that's for sure
     
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  9. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    I don't think he even wants to be fighting now.
     
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  10. Finesse74

    Finesse74 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I highly doubt it.

    But the way he handles his money...well from what we all know..it might be.
     
    Finesse74, Jan 26, 2011
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  11. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    Against who?

    56 year old B-hop?
     
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  12. Gander Tasco

    Gander Tasco Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    when he loses his speed he'll start getting beat up. he'll be retired before then.
     
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  13. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No way. His style is based on having amazing reflexes and hand speed. He'll lose that by then. Heck, he might've lost something since the Mosley fight. He's almost 34!!!
     
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  14. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I should have placed the financial concerns first.
     
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  15. spud1

    spud1 HAWK TIME!!!! Full Member

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    Floyd has earnt over $140 Million and must have some sound investments by now, i dont think he has spent as much as people claim he has.
     
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