He was forced to box because Mayweather showed him how to effectively fight dirty. Floyd used Ricky's "thing" against him. Proof comes from Ricky's own mouth after the bout when team Hatton complained about Floyd's dirty tactics. Ricky's "thing" was better employed by his opponent.
# you were not around this board then. you only joined last month KID i STAYED UP for the fight and was posting on this board afterwards. the hype for floyd was ridiculous I am not a HATER. i just don't think that floyd has proven himself to be as great as his ass licking fans like to say