Legacy vs Money

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by heatman, Jan 12, 2010.


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  1. heatman

    heatman Fight Game Connoisseur Full Member

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    I see many fighters are criticized for chasing money instead of legacy. So I was just wondering, if it were you which would you chase

    There's the money fighters like Holmes, Hopkins, Mayweather, RJJ, Tyson etc, they'll pretty much fight any type of fight for the right amount
    The legacy fighters like Ali, Foreman, Mosley, Holyfield etc They just fight everyone (including bad style matchups) but funnily enough dont make that much
    Some start off chasing legacy then end up chasing money like Tyson etc

    Of course its much more entertaining to see someone chase a legacy than fight the handpicked money fights. But the way I see it fighters should have the freedom to choose one over the other without criticism. If some1 is fighting purely for money fair enough, if they are fighting for legacy, fair enough. I just know that I'll rather have money than recognition.Ali fans became SRL fans became Whittaker fans became RJJ fans became Mayweather fans will become fans of someone else. Fans move on. Taking on too many challenges can have long term effects on the fighter himself, so fighting for 'the fans' is dumb IMO.

    When I look at it the money fighters always end up better off. Mosley is a prime example, he basically fought everyone there was to fight but couldnt find a money fight for a whole year. Toney's the same. I cant recall a 'money' fighter having similar trouble.

    If it were you which would you prefer to be ?
     
    heatman, Jan 12, 2010
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  2. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Right now. Money.
    If I was already a multi millionaire. Legacy.
     
    Gneus7, Jan 12, 2010
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  3. Tuno

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    If I truly believe that I am the best then I would go for legacy, eventually I will earn enough money on the way.

    If I not supremely confident on my abilities, then I have doubts on making a great legacy for myself so I will focus more on money because I better make what I can before getting exposed.
     
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  4. Tackleberry

    Tackleberry The Reverse Somersault! Full Member

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    Money first, legacy after. But one often comes with the other
     
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  5. Kid Cuba

    Kid Cuba Boxing Junkie banned

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    Legacy, money comes and goes but a true legacy lasts forever.
     
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  6. Indio-Bandido

    Indio-Bandido Guest

    the good thing is they can go hand in hand if you play your cards right. floyd would be making a lot more money if we were beating top notch opponents. he's the only one who cant see that.
     
    Indio-Bandido, Jan 12, 2010
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  7. hagman1989

    hagman1989 the boxing site , try it Full Member

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    with out a doubt im gonna try to make as much money as possible then if im still relavent when im rich beyond my wildest dreams id fight for legacy
     
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  8. heatman

    heatman Fight Game Connoisseur Full Member

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    Legacy doesnt last forever

    Look at Manny's legacy, before refusing the tests some people considered him great. Now half the people who know him know him for possibly being a steroid cheat
    Margarito may have won all his fights without cheating

    There are tonnes of athletes who will always be labelled cheats and will have all their accomplishments discredited.

    Legacy can be lost as quickly as money.
     
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  9. Atlanta

    Atlanta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Money, because I would rather be rich partially remembered than broke and remembered. But usually they come hand in hand now. Mayweather is a HOF, now a ton of people on the sidelines will scream he should fight X, Y, & Z. But if fights X, Y, and Z don't pay as much then why should he get hit in the head for less money?
     
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  10. esconore

    esconore Active Member Full Member

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    Let's keep it real...$$$

    look at Tyson, great legacy, broke as a joke now tho...also let's not forget what happened to Joe Louis, I wouldn't wanna fight way past my prime at an old ass age just to pay bills.
     
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  11. oibighead

    oibighead G.O.A.T. Full Member

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    money...

    i couldnt give two shits what people think about me once im dead

    and even then id rather be a millionaire, than have no money and a big legacy

    .... although i do agree with people above me saying that one will come with another
     
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  12. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Its very easy to do both, especially with guys who make millions and millions every fight.

    And in often cases one goes with the other.


    Pac > Campbell in both $$$ and legacy
     
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  13. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They're not mutually exclusive.
     
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  14. Starched Him

    Starched Him Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Parkinson Disease and a Statue vs Enjoying Trips on islands riding in Rolls Royces and Living in a Mansion while actually being able top remember what you did 2 hours prior.

    1 is good for the Fans 1 is good for the Fighter

    I keep thinking of Mosley. This year will determine the rest of his Life
     
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  15. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Money.

    It's good to have a great legacy in the sport as a terrifc fighter. It's better to have leave a legacy to your kids and grandkids to be set for life.
     
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