If Floyd doesn't fight Pac, how will it affect his legacy?

Completely understandable, it is true that sometimes in business you have to do business with the people you hate.

But he doesn't share that viewpoint. He doesn't want to be associated with the guy who has stolen from him.

And I don't blame him because like I said, I wouldn't either.

That's why he's been asking Pac to leave TR for the longest time. He doesn't want to work with Arum, that's it.

 

I don't really agree with you when you say floyd loves the hate i think that's false bravado i remember once floyd was talking about pac saying he can lose and still be loved but the americans don't stand behind him they stand behind others, that really hit me thinking he really does care also anther time i think this was when floyd fought hatton, he said something like he wished he had fans who really love him like ricky's fans

Floyd is human and he does not love the hate that's just a act

 

It's vice versa. Floyd also defines Pac's legacy.

If they never fight each other, neither will be considered amongst the greatest ATG's in boxing history. Not even close.

Them not fighting one another will leave a huge asterisk on both resumes.

The question of what if will always pop up whenever you consider either man.

 

I agree he really never wanted arum involved anyone who says floyd is using arum as a excuse is deluded, but i think he also came to the understanding that he needs to take this fight its the right time he wants to go out on a bang and also make big money

 

Bit out of character MVC

 

I really think it's a shame 2 fighters who were the top of there respective divisions and both being p4p number 1 guys never fought each other

 

I can't believe people still consider that $40M a legit offer. Manny refusing the blood testing was shady, that I agree with, but the offer? Really?! Of course $40M is a lot of money and that would have been more than Pac would have made in one fight but surely you can't be that simple minded.

 

1. History tells us that it wouldn't matter which party was the A or B side, if they don't fight, both men's legacies are going to be tarnished just as equally.

2. The only reason why Floyd hasn't had a "legacy defining rivalry" is because he's beaten everyone decisively, there was no need for a trilogy or any sort. It's actually very arguable that Floyd has the better resume due to overall body of work. He's had legacy defining wins as well as Pacquiao.

Legacy defining single wins are key here.

3. Floyd DOES have more to lose, and it's because he's a better fighter, that's all.

 

I really have hopes it could happen now should i wake up from my dream rums?

 

1. I don't necessarily think Mayweather's avoiding Pac, but I do think he has little urgency about fighting him and always has. He's also bought into the idea that he can dictate whatever he wants to any fighter and they have to bend to his will. This is probably true for nearly all of his potential opponents, but Pac can still make really good money (though, not as good as fighting Mayweather) fighting other people.

2. Fighting, and defeating Mayweather, will do wonders for Pac's legacy, but I think the questions I asked earlier about Mayweather's legacy that were concerning for Money will be beneficial to Manny. He fought in a very aggressive, crowd pleasing manner which delivered more exciting fights for people to points towards 50 years from now. He has some iconic rivalries and moments throughout his career. So, Money may be a better boxer, but, right now, Manny has left a more indelible mark on boxing that people will remember. Unfortunately for Money, the main thing about him that people will remember will be that he was a very good boxer, but not anything or exciting to point at.

 

Mayweather will go down as the greater boxer when you consider both these men, by a fair margin.

Sure, it's true that he hasn't been in many blood curdling wars, if at all. But boxing aficionados will regard Mayweather as the higher ranked fighter.

The boxing public will probably see Pac as the more exciting and more memorable one. This is true.