Time to freeze out Mayweather---thoughts?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by JoeyP, Dec 23, 2008.


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  1. JoeyP

    JoeyP Member Full Member

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    With it looking more and more likely that Mayweather will be coming back, I think now is a great opportunity for other fighters/promoters to freeze this guy out of action. At least for awhile.

    It would seem to me that he needs the top guys now(PM, AM) more than they need him. I def. think they should at least split the purse and not give in to his (what will be) demands for the lion's share of the purse. In PM's case, I think he should demand to fight at 140(or lower) instead of 147.

    PBF has been out for a year. The sport has moved on. New champs our fighting it out in the ring, deciding the pecking order. PBF will only throw a wrench into the mess by coming back and trying to reclaim the spotlight.

    FREEZE THIS GUY OUT---STAY RETIRED!

    JoeyP
     
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  2. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    I can only assume this is a joke.
     
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  3. Kush

    Kush Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :lol::lol:Yeah right...........They dont call him Money for nothing.
     
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  4. rydersonthestorm

    rydersonthestorm Boxing Addict Full Member

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    to be fair though his two biggest earners were down to the guy he was facing
     
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  5. eliqueiros

    eliqueiros Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yep.
    He's a good draw but not any bigger than anyone else.
    Hatton and Pac have equal if greater drawing power. There's one way for Mayweather to be the biggest, beat them all. That's totally up to him though. I think he's gonna learn very quick that he isn't ODLH.
     
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  6. Kush

    Kush Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    True but like Money said "It takes to fighters to make a great show."
     
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  7. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    I'm down with a freeze, I say make him earn it Fight Paul Williams.
     
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  8. A Rock

    A Rock SAMUEL ETO'O!!!!! Full Member

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    idk i hate mayweather but he and pac are the sports best chances for mainstream success in America. I'd like to see both of them have a few more fights before they build up a megafight. Mainstream America is starting to know Pacquiao's name and in order for this sport to grow we need to focus on the younger stars
     
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  9. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What's the point? Only two boxers Pacquqio and Hatton are more markeabale than Mayweather. Pacquaio might be the only boxer within Mayweather's weight that might not have to beat him to be a top 15 all time great/ pound for pounder. In other words if Mayweather comes back all roads for money and glory go through Mayweather. Mayweather could also use some more good wins against the Pacquaio/Hatton winner the fight should take place at 140 or 145, Paul Willams at 154 and Antinio Margrito at 147. (in no pictular order). They need Mayweather more than he needs them.
     
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  10. Infern0

    Infern0 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    PBF is entitled to a holiday, dont sack him for going on vacation!
     
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  11. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    I'd rather see this guy fight.
     
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  12. Beenie

    Beenie Evolve already! Full Member

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    I can't stand the guy but I agree.
     
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  13. 1lehudson

    1lehudson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hmm, then Tell me why those guys could never do the kinds of numbers they did when fighter Floyd??? Pac vs Oscar didnt do it...Oscar vs Mosley??? NOPE what about Oscar vs Tito??? :-(.....

    Nah floyd is a huge draw in boxing, and if he comes out he will replace Oscar as the biggest draw in boxing:good
     
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  14. 1lehudson

    1lehudson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Why do you object to having him fight??? Scared??? :huh
     
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  15. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    Why would you do that? Tony is getting 2.5 million to fight Mosley who is only getting 1.5 million...Tony could make 6-8 million with Floyd...Cotto will probably get around 5 million for the Tony rematch and maybe 4 million for a Mosley rematch...if Cotto fought Floyd hed get at around 7 million...if the fighters are willing to fight him and it makes $$$ why would you take money away from these fighters....STUPID
     
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