Is Mayweather’s legacy greater than Pacquiao’s?

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After compiling an 84-6 amateur record, Floyd began his ascension to the top of the boxing world by blowing through opponents in the featherweight and lightweight divisions, winning 11 of his first 15 pro fights by TKO. By the time he won his first title in 1999 (at 130 lbs against Genaro Hernandez), Floyd had become a master technician in the ring with KO power. He dominated the Jr. Lightweight division, defending his belt 8 times during a three-year run, dominating Diego Corrales, Carlos Hernandez, and Jesus Chavez along the way.

Floyd’s legacy and reputation continued to climb the ladder, simply because of his undefeated record. He knew it was time to make the ultimate payday. And seeing that Oscar Dela Hoya was old, slow, and available in 2007, Floyd made his move. By this time, Floyd was extremely careful to protect his undefeated record (hence his legacy) as well as safeguard his hands, his chin, and his money from complete demolition. Floyd won Dela Hoya’s WBC super welterweight belt by a close split-decision, pocketed $25 million, and retired without giving Dela Hoya a much deserved rematch

Since 2008, Mayweather has been in constant battle with his own ego and his own psyche. He has retired and un-retired at least three times. He has gotten himself caught up with several legal battles. His bitterness towards Pacquiao has resulted in a defamation lawsuit against him that can possibly lead to him losing millions of dollars more. His increasing jealousy, envy, ignorance, and perhaps bewilderment towards Pacquiao’s achievements have brought out the worst in Mayweather. So much that Floyd’s antics have grown to the point of utter silliness and brash immaturity – “Take the Test” T-Shirts

The difference between Floyd and Manny is that when Manny reached the top of the mountain, he was still willing to continue to prove to the world why he should remain on top. Case in point: Pacquiao, year after year, fights twice a year. When Floyd ascended to the top in 2007 he got content, and gone was the motivation and the will to keep proving he was the best.

The problem with Floyd Mayweather is that he’s living in the past. What he doesn’t realize is that boxing is passing him by. Meanwhile, Pacquiao saw the opportunity that Floyd left behind in 2007 and flat-out crept up from underneath him to steal the hearts of fans all over the world but most importantly, the hearts and souls of Americans. Why else would Floyd whine and complain that he doesn’t get enough support from Americans? Why else would Floyd attempt to prove that he wasn’t scared to fight Pacquiao while thinking the fight was all but a done deal and showed on camera that his trunks, robe, and shoes for the Pac fight had already been made? The answer: Manny became what Floyd always hoped he would become, and Floyd can’t stand the thought of it. It’s as simple as that.