People who say he isn't exciting are pretty much people who think the definition of an exciting fighter is Arturo Gatti. Like the fighter isn't exciting unless they throw bombs, get hit, stand and trade and KO their opponent.
I have always found fighters with "boring" styles like Whitaker and Mayweather exciting. It's only boring because usually they are so much better than their opponent that they dominate them. Any true boxing fan can appreciate the technique and precision that those guys employ night and and night out though.
I can hardly stand to watch Gatti, and I only do so because I want to see his opponents. The way he stands bothers the hell out of me.
Also, am I the only one who cannot wait to see De La Hoya get Mayweather on the ropes? That could provide a few beautiful moments.
Floyd Mayweather, boring? He's no more boring than a Ruiz or Byrd. If I'm not mistaken, the point of a boxing match is to win.Who cares if its 1st round KO, or a 12 round decsion winning is winning.
Uuuuuh....anyone see the Jose Luis Castillo fight? Anyone see the Victoriano Sosa fight? Anyone see the Baldomir fight? Anyone see the Bruseles fight? He can be very boring. But for every boring fight there's a Gatti fight, or an Ndou fight, or a Corley fight or a Coralles fight. The guy can be exciting or he can be very boring. But he is always class. Even if he is a little shit lol
Floyd was exciting down in the lower weights, but as he moved up he had to be more cautious, which is understandable...also, he has hand problems so he has to wear gloves that protect his hands that take away some of the power from his shots.
People "Hate" on someone like Mayweather because they don't like his perceived arrogance...they don't like that he is undefeated, "Perfect", is a scary thing to the majority because they are flawed and they want to see someone else, especially at the top, flawed as well.
The biggest hater out there is Hatton and his latest remarks of saying Floyd walked into the ring like Russell Crow (Gladiator), and walked out like
Sherly Crow...Wow, great comment there Ricky, especially since you left the 147 pound divison faster than the French giving up their country to the Germans.
Exactly, he's "boring" sometimes cause he has to be. He can't go out and fight a guy that outweighs him by 20 lbs with reckless disregard, that's just plain stupid.
If those are his high points in fights then I see why people say he is boring. Still a great fighter to watch, his D is to good and is too cautious to make exciting fights. To each his own, I wouldnt consider his fights exciting because he doesnt take any risks. Soon as someone lands a good blow on him (which is rare) he takes off running.
Floyd was exciting down in the lower weights, but as he moved up he had to be more cautious, which is understandable...also, he has hand problems so he has to wear gloves that protect his hands that take away some of the power from his shots.
People "Hate" on someone like Mayweather because they don't like his perceived arrogance...they don't like that he is undefeated, "Perfect", is a scary thing to the majority because they are flawed and they want to see someone else, especially at the top, flawed as well.
The biggest hater out there is Hatton and his latest remarks of saying Floyd walked into the ring like Russell Crow (Gladiator), and walked out like
Sherly Crow...Wow, great comment there Ricky, especially since you left the 147 pound divison faster than the French giving up their country to the Germans.
The weird thing that Floyd style is similar to James Toney but he does it faster and better than JT does it.
its weird the same people who say JT fight are exciting and Floyd is not.
im sorry but i have to disagree there.. no way is floyd better at toneys style then toney.. toney is more accurate and can throw power shots from postitions floyd hasnt even learned yet
People who say he isn't exciting are pretty much people who think the definition of an exciting fighter is Arturo Gatti. Like the fighter isn't exciting unless they throw bombs, get hit, stand and trade and KO their opponent.
I have always found fighters with "boring" styles like Whitaker and Mayweather exciting. It's only boring because usually they are so much better than their opponent that they dominate them. Any true boxing fan can appreciate the technique and precision that those guys employ night and and night out though.
The weird thing that Floyd style is similar to James Toney but he does it faster and better than JT does it.
its weird the same people who say JT fight are exciting and Floyd is not.
I dont see how Floyd is a boring fighter,mostly the haters call him boring,he has one fight with Baldomir wich some people didnt like now hes boring? U musta forgot the Zab fight,the Gatti fight,hell,nearly all his fights have been entertaining,one fight some people didnt like now they call him boring,a bit stupid
The combo work, the inside defense -- especially on the ropes -- was absolutely beautiful then and remains so now. One reason why it's a joy to watch he and James Toney with their abilities to instinctually know where the next punches are coming from and how to swing their upper bodies to avoid them.