When Floyd Mayweather is gone from boxing, will you "miss" him?

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  1. PJ

    PJ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thoughts..
     
  2. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    In some respects.

    He is very gifted. I'm not sure how the rest of his career will be, but I hope I can say that he fought everyone he should have fought.

    On the other hand, his style and personality is a big turn-off for many. His skills are perceived as boring.

    Depending on whether anyone can do what he does and do it better, parts of him may be missed.
     
  3. nervousxtian

    nervousxtian Trolljegeren Full Member

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    I'm a big fan of him inside, and outside the ring. He cracks me up, he's very gifted, and he's one of the best and arguably the best boxer of the last 5-10years.

    That all said, will I miss him? Nope.

    There's very few fighters I miss after they retire, I don't really enjoy fighters boxing after their prime when they don't have what they used too, and there's nothing worse than watching a former good/great fighter become a tomato can gatekeeper.

    Besides, when one door closes, another opens, and there's always young up-and-comers to start to follow.
     
  4. VIP

    VIP Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Somewhat. I respect his skills, he's a great boxer no doubt. His persona is definitely interesting as well.
     
  5. Nwil

    Nwil Active Member Full Member

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    by people who don't understand boxing....

    I'll miss him....and I think everyone will to some degree, because he makes such a presence, and, love him or hate him, he's entertaining.

    and he's brilliant in the ring. you won't see another fighter with such skills for a while.
     
  6. hellblazer

    hellblazer All-Time Great™ Full Member

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    if he fights Cotto, Mosley, P.Williams etc. before he retires yes...
     
  7. markbrooklyn

    markbrooklyn Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Of course i'll miss mayweather.. the dude has unbelievable skills. He's a pure boxer. Don't get me wrong I like watching guys beating their opponents heads in and brawling too but i always appreciate Mayweathers skills both offensively and defensively. The dude is great.
     
  8. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Yes, but not too much. I will miss the interesting fights and the superfights he brings to the table.
     
  9. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    People who say no don't know what are they talking about. They don't enjoy the greatest fighter of his generation and don't appreaciate it.

    I feel good as a fan because I know I'm enjoying this times.
     
  10. nervousxtian

    nervousxtian Trolljegeren Full Member

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    Asterion, like I said I enjoy them, but I won't miss him per se when he retires.
     
  11. ThePlugInBabies

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    i really can't stand his attitude outside the ring and his wanksta persona, middle class boy trying to hard etc. but no doubt i'll miss his ability inside the ropes.
     
  12. Rickypr18

    Rickypr18 Active Member Full Member

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    I will. I have always admired his skills in the ring and his persona is entertaining to watch out of the ring.
     
  13. Rickypr18

    Rickypr18 Active Member Full Member

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    What i won't miss will be Floyd nuthuggers.
     
  14. ChampionsForever

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  15. pryorgatti

    pryorgatti Active Member Full Member

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    I agree 1OO% with TheModel.