Negotiation tactics, he wants to show that boxing won't go anywhere without him. Floyd's retirement is on provisional basis. His career will resume when he'll get the money he wants for the DLH rematch. And he's not going to UFC. p.s. Duh!
Rumour has it that This content is protected and This content is protected will soon retire from tennis to join the HMWF (Hotties Mud Wrestling Federation) - now that's ****ing news! Question: will it hurt tennis? Answer: who gives a ****!
Losing the best boxer in the sport is going to hurt but boxing will move on without him. I do think he will make a comeback within 5 years probably less than that.