Seriously, how do people honestly read Floyd as scum? Scumbags don't work as hard as him. They cut corners. You think he only is in it for the money but you mouth him for dodging the huge money fight with Pacman and retiring while the WW's beat on each other. Don't think he earned any money on those fights he didn't fight. This is more of a question, as I, like Floyd, don't really care. Just wanted to see if people could explain better. Talking **** on a guy for talking ****? It is obvious with his love of professional wrestling he is pulling a "heel" with his vulgar, trash-talking "promos". He is playing the villain and doing it real well. I don't think i have to tell you, that the man is real clever and thinking steps ahead. More people are excited about boxing cause they want to see Suger take this cocky *******s head off. He may blow unbelievable amounts of money on the strip club (a lot of you haters would too if you had that type of money) and likes to be the center of attention (who doesn't sometimes) but the guy is a human being. The fact of the matter is, is that when he steps into the ring he is unbeaten and that speaks to his unbeievable work ethic and confidence. Name an ATG that didn't at least THINK they were the best fighter ever... Let he who have not sinned cast the first stone. P.S. Let's stay classy. I don't want my first post to turn into a flamefest. Just want a well thought out philosophy of PBF hate, asit really intrigues me.
Welcome to ESB Your about to recieve a barrage of abuse i reckon.... P.S. Write in paragraphs its easier to read i havent even read this post i can just tell its a dream for those around ESB to lambast you for being a Floyd nuthugger. Don't let that put you off peace :rasta
Thank you and i edited it. I'm not a Floyd nuthugger haha Just feel like the guy deserves respect. All the stuff people talk **** on him for is all his hype and what not. The guy has earned everything he has through hard work. The Tyson's and Valero's of the boxing world, unbelievably natural gifted athletes (not saying they didn't train hard as well) who are scumbags, deserve the bashing (not saying that they need to be bashed). He claims to be the best trash-talker and allows it to get into his opponents head. He doesn't do it ecause he is just a nasty dude is what i'm trying to say. Like the Mayweather family says most people don't know **** about boxing. It seems like most people bet against him because they hate him. Look past the hype and see the hard work and demeanor of PBF and you may learn to like him
Well, I look at it this way. I don't Like PBF. I think he's a arrogant jerk. I'd like nothing more than to see him lose. But, I have huge respect for his abilities. He's a brilliant ring tactician and is incredibly skilled. As a fan of boxing, I can't ignore that just because I don't like the guy's personality. I'll be cheering louder than anyone the day he loses, but I don't think that's going to happen anytime soon. So, until it does, I'll continue to sing his praises as a fighter. How can you not?
Exactly. Thank you. I just don't see how people can't read him. He like any of us is human. He loves, he laughs. All the things that people hate him for are all his alter money making, hype creating persona. When he is not talking **** his voice is soft. He is humble. He is loving. Just figured this board, which i assumed to be real boxing fans, would not have their eyes clouded by pre-fight hype. The thing is 40 people have been trashed pre-fight, 40 people have gotten beat, and post fight 40 people, including millions of fans, have been met with a gratious, well wishing Floyd.
The only people who really hate on floyd or pac, are people who are just sick of their nuthuggers.... No one really hates either fighter, their die hard fans are just hard to stomach somtimes.....
The people that call Mayweather a scumbag are fans of Chavez Sr./Jr. and Margarito or similar real scumbags like those, simple and direct right there. Those fools are the first to order his PPVs regardless of opponent.
I don't care that Floyd runs his mouth, tons of boxer do that. The thing I take exception to is all the dumbasses that buy right into it, some of his fans are just complete idiots. I mean seriously, did we really have to have a 50 page thread about who is a better fighter; Floyd Mayweather or Sugar Ray Robinson? Like I said, I realize Floyd runs his mouth. However what person who considers themselves a boxing fan would hear Floyd say, "I'm better than Sugar Ray Robinson." and nod their head in agreement?
It is like hating on the Undertaker for being so evil ya know? It is all an act. Once again I don't just love PBF. But the guy deserves respect, not spite. And the Margarito's and Chavez jr's don't even deserve spite or mention.
welcome to ESB mate. I started a thread a while ago. when he was in retirement i think. BEFORE the MOSELY fight [url]http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181114[/url] thats how i feel about him. I deffinetly dont hate him. I feel hes the most skilled boxer of our generation. Just feel as fight fans we WANT more from him. and some of us feel aggrieved when we dont get it. which more often than not with floyd, we dont!
Haha Agreed. But that is part of the hype. And i didn't see that thread. It sucks that fans make the hate sometimes. Philadelphia teams I have a new respect for you, as it were your nasty fans that made me hate you... Sorry
All I know is this will be the best live fight (so called "boring" or not) I have ever seen and look forward to it. Good luck to both great fighters and men.
What do you mean we think he is only in it for the money? He said it himself! And it's not so much about the fact that PBF talks so much ****, it's the WAY he talks ****. He goes to far with it, and comes across as being very immature. He doesn't do it in a playful, funny way like Ali and Prince Naseem, for instance...the way he talks makes me cringe sometimes. At times, PBF pats himself on the back so hard, you'd think he was chocking on his own dick.