The underlying issue is Mayweather doubts himself

Of course he does.

If Manny Pacquiao was on the level of a Paulie Malignaggi the fight would have been made 5 years ago. Arum or no Arum, testing or no testing.

Only reason for the delay is because of how good Pacquiao is and how well he performed against common opponents.

Floyd knows it's not the "easy money" he enjoys so much, hes hoping Pac has slowed down so much that the fight is winnable now.

 

What has Floyd said that makes you think he doubts himself? What interview are you referring to?

 

Pac needs to turn back the clock for this fight. I'm hoping that the leg cramp rumors are just mind games, but the cramps really might be that bad. Which makes me worried for Manny. I can't bear another Floyd victory. I just can't handle it. Every year I keep thinking "this is the one, this will be Floyd's first loss" and every single damn time these bums can't even knock Floyd to the canvas, let alone win. How can someone be so dominant? It's pathetic.

 

I am not sure if this drastic change.

Regardless if he has a little fear, he is handling it correctly. He is dedicating himself to his craft like he always does.

Humans have used fear to survive for centuries. He'll handle business as usual next month.

 

Ah yes, I remember this now. Usually Floyd is so arrogant and won't even admit to studying videos of his opponents, but that quote definitely suggests a lack of usual confidence.

 

stupidity... oh floyds training hard for a guy he says he knows is a top fighter... how is this scared? It's smart surely... he isn't stupid and he knows pacs a great fighter... I really don't see whats up with this..

During all access his dad said something about maidana & his reponse was 'woah hold up maidana can fight' then he followed on talking about 'baby bro' lol... was he scared of maidana too then i guess? If he says somebodys a good fighter i guess it means hes scared lol

 

It does seem like he doubts himself, unlike his previous fight where he went in knowing he would win. But it's not necessarily and bad thing. Tyson used to go in doubting himself we've all seen the clip when he was crying prior to fighting in the junior Olympics and needed Atlas I think to build his confidence.

Doubt and fear can motivate a person beyond their normal capabilities. A fighter of Mayweather's standing does not reach the pinnacle of their sport without having to overcome adversity.

 

boxing clown, I've been trying decipher what the F&*$ you're babbling about, all I can think of is pac knows Floyd whoops him no matter what, which is exactly why the cramps and failed runs are coming out of team plankman

 

Hopefully Floyd too is feeling some cramps. 38 is ancient in boxing. He's definitely slowed down too like all boxers do when they reach that age.