In-Depth Analysis on How Floyd Mayweather Has Ruined Boxing for a Generation

Many are are now unquestionably witnessing the terrible deterioration of our much beloved sport of boxing in front of their very eyes. Mismatches galore, an epidemic of serial ped use, fighters having breakdowns and young fighters expecting to be millionaires before they have fought anyone of note.

Boxing used to be a sport I would be proud to say that I followed. Now I am ashamed to declare my passion for it. How can it be so that in the very country that I live I am ashamed to associated the sport of my choice? Well… when you now mention boxing, inevitably the name Floyd Mayweather props up in many people’s mind and for good reason. He has become the face of it. However Id argue that this very fighter is one reason alone as to why today boxing finds itself in its terrible predicament of its decline. Riddled with greedy and unmotivated delinquent fighters who have no focus or true love for the sport.

On the surface, Mr Floyd Mayweather's formidable record and talent speaks for itself. However if we dig deeper and strip away the onion to uncover it’s layers we see a boxer mired in corruption, drug scandals and the promotional philosophy of win by all and any means necessary. The fans are equally to blame as they lap it all up as they don their white TBE caps as if they are exclusive members of the very same team

Today we see many young aspiring boxers trying to emulate such a formula - for now it is seen to be forbidden to lose just one match alone. Fighters are more than willing to paddle their records in an array of mismatches against indistinguishable laymen and label them as competitive while an obliging public justify these acts as a necessary evil and instead lay their frustrations towards managers and promoters as if the fighters themselves are mere puppets.

We have many young fighters trying their utmost to become another mayweather for they will brashly showcase their jewellery and expensive cars on their social feeds while throwing their ill gotten gains around the back lit dens of strip clubs for they know their names may be placed amongst legendary fighters such Rocky Marciano, without ever actually having to accomplishing half of what he actually did.

For what they fail to realise, is that a man like Rocky never ever fought for the glory in and of itself, but through honour and pride alone. The great Marciano who during such a rough era had no choice but to fight the best of the best. To even mention his name in the same sentence as a side show gluttonous rapper, is nothing short of a disgrace and brings great shame to the sport. Sadly we find in many boxing circles, those who commit such a lamentable comparison. For this was in such a time when the ped user, the money launderer, the excuse maker, the belly rubber and the enabler were all kept at bay. Now during this era they are left to fester without challenge

For they have fallen into the belief that sums of money amassed by a fighter of Mayweather's ilk is of itself the very testimonial evidence of their greatness. They forget that during the Pretty boy Floyd era this is a man who became a politician and made friends with powerful people within the boxing fraternity, who were to become greater influential chess masters within the sport as a result. This is explains why he was able to preserve such a record.

We look over questionable wins over men like José Luis Castillo who proved superior in their first fight yet was not given the decision. Then there was the Oscar fight which could have gone either way. It also explains how he was exempt from stringent drug testing disciplinary hearings after being caught with IV needles. Not to mention was able to get away with a series of running's with the law for many years which included unbridled battery at will.

We analysis the defiant video of Floyd, who in a fit of rage, brazenly declared himself a rich coward who was not interested in developing a limp after fighting Paccquio in his prime. What we see is a man afraid, wary and more interested in preserving his health then any legacy. Yet these words are the very reason why we are witnessing the worst era of boxing across all divisions.

We have young boxers like Adrian Broner, who instead of refining their own talent have become more interested in being a replica of a money launderer and self-proclaimed rich coward. It is our duty to ensure that the talented boxers of this generation do not fall down a similar path. We have to marginalise the barbarians and refuse to pay the costs for clown shows. For the price will be dear lest we not take back our sport and make it the great spectacle that it should be.

Because without question there will be more and more children being bred to parents who look up to the likes of Mayweather. The very same children who instead of growing up in a healthy environment who are governed by diligent parenting , watching cartoons and playing with toys, are now having it wasted by having to listen to their parents quarrelling over who gets the last pieces of chicken left in the pot while they sit in a corner alone and unattended.

Undoubtedly there will also be more young Adrian broners being bred inside of boxing if we continue to place men like Mayweather on insurmountable pedestals and for them to continue to be the face of boxing. For a generation who will deem it reasonable and necessary to being embedded to a life of degeneration, greed and battery.

 

How dare you question Marcianos' record! Rocky never played again games to delay fighting any of his opponents, prime or not. His resume is without blemish

Neither did he need to partake in forbidden IV rehydration practices to gain advantage over any of his opponents.

He was thrice the man of Mayweather. A man who selflessly served his country, when we hear people like Mayweather who are afraid of stepping in the ring for fear of developing a limp.

 

No it is you who misinterpret the message I've chosen to convey. I am questioning the legitimacy of Mayweather's unbeaten record not the level of opposition. That would be foolish because indeed as we see there are many great names on Mayweather resume.

The argument is that he should have lost in many instances where he was awarded favourably by the judges. Marciano's record is without such controversy as ALL of his wins were won legitimately.

 

You sound like the typical Mayweather apologist. They will rebuke every legitimate argument against their hero with petty soundbites about jealously and insecurity. The type of individual who would find a way to summon the funds necessary to pay the 5k outright for the mere privilege of hearing him talk in the flesh while bowing down at his feet. Such deplorable TBE proselytes such as yourself will never see to any kind of criticism of Mr Mayweather

As for me, I have my own funds to satisfy my desires to which I am contented with. Base emotions such as jealously are a stranger to my being. Understand child, that all the money in the world does not make a man. This is why Mr Mayweather is still trying to remain relevant, this is why he surrounds himself with an array of harlots to keep him distracted from contemplating his own mind and insecurities.

This is why he cannot move without hordes of henchmen towering over his shoulders.