(Ring Magazine) Floyd to be removed from rankings by May 1

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  1. guru059

    guru059 TV Packager Full Member

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    per the latest issue with Saul Alvarez on the cover, a letter was published asking why Ring rates Floyd so highly. The editors note responding to the letter is as follows:

    If Mayweather does not sign for a fight by May 1, the one-year anniversary of his both with Shane Mosley, he will be removed from both the divisional and pound for pound ratings for inactivity. It's important to remember that the divisional ratings are objective and based on results within the division. The pound for pound ratings are subjective, so opinion plays a significant role.
     
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  2. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    the divisional results are objective lmao

    bull****
     
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  3. Vitor Belfort

    Vitor Belfort Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's about time:huh
     
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  4. VecArrow

    VecArrow Custom User Title Full Member

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    Guess its almost time for the National Floyd is not ranked by TheRing day in the Philippines.
     
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  5. punisher

    punisher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I see nothing wrong with the Ring's view on this particular matter.
     
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  6. FORMIDABLE

    FORMIDABLE Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    special dispensation for inactivity should only be granted if a fighter is injured or suspended. mayweather's exile from the ring is self-imposed and he should be considered retired until he comes back.
     
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  7. Conan

    Conan I AM THE DOCTOR Full Member

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    About time.
     
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  8. Doc

    Doc Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Finally... that ***** don't care for his fans... he lost hit urge and is on vacation...like a *****.
     
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  9. LastQuark

    LastQuark Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He shouldn't be taken out of the ranking but they should make him go down the list like 8th or 9th place.

    Make it painful for Floyd so he will fight for it again.
     
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  10. FORMIDABLE

    FORMIDABLE Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That's a hard argument to make though, as when Mayweather is fighting he clearly one of the top 2-3 on the planet, and his last win was against the guy rated #1 in his division. I see it more black and white, either he is fighting (top 2-3) or he is not (off the list).
     
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  11. reed_man02

    reed_man02 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What's the point of having Mayweather in their rankings if he's retired? Or is he retired? Either way he isn't fighting so what's the point of ranking him based on **** he did years ago.
     
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  12. Squire

    Squire Let's Go Champ Full Member

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    Yea pull him out. It's such a shame he doesn't fight more often, for the fans and his own legacy. It's says a lot that someone as accomplished as Mayweather can be wasted potential at the same time
     
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  13. StreetsofRAGE

    StreetsofRAGE Ballin Full Member

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    It's a damn shame, but it has to be done at this point. He sure takes his sweet time between fights.
     
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  14. hellblazer

    hellblazer All-Time Great™ Full Member

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    what took them so long?
     
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  15. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    :thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup
     
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