I actually started to go off Mayweather the more his personality came out (even though I'm sure it's largely an act). I much preferred him when I was watching him destroy everyone at 130 and I didn't have to listen to him talk so much. Just the opposite has happened with Manny - he's really grown on me and it's hard to say anything bad about the guy.
Mayweather, especially during the last few years, comes across as an insecure, stuttering ****** who can only talk about money and how great he is, while showing the IQ of an infant. He confirms every aspect of the stupid boxer stereotype that many people have in their mind. Pac is more humble, likeable and although i greatly appreciate Mayweather's skills, Pac is much more exciting a fighter.
Pac won my poll by over 60% and i had a fun 3rd option... http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133916
They're two boxers of different style. But Floyd is the reason MMA popularity has gone up. Regular boxing fans wants to see action. NOT GOOD when even with the fight still going, people started leaving the venue.
I'm still not sure about Mayweather. How much is an act? How much is his real personality shining through? He's a great fighter, or should I say boxer. Poetry in motion watching him slip punches and counter so effectively. He doesn't come to fight that often though, unfortunately. His attitude outside the ring stinks too! The biggest fights he's been involved in were against extremely popular fighters - Hatton and De La Hoya. It would be very interesting to see just how many fans Mayweather actually has. The Marquez fight may be a big indicator. Marquez doesn't have the profile of Mayweather's last two opponents. The PPV figures will be a very interesting read.