I'm not saying race relations in this country are horrible like they used to be, but the people on this board crack me up. Have you all ever lived in mostly Black neighborhoods before? Probably not. The schools are the $hittiest in the country. There are almost technical no jobs available so skilled workers move out, which in turn makes the few businesses that were there have to move out or close down all together.
There's almost no investment in these neighborhoods. That's why a lot of them are so depressed. But America gets so surprised that a person, like Floyd Mayweather Jr, would come from one of these neighborhoods and be angry. It's retarded. You think just because Obama is President that all of this changed and all Black people will forget the neighborhoods that they came up in?
Keep in mind, I'm not saying things aren't improving, but I am saying that it's easy to come from middle class neighborhoods where opportunities are readily available and then wag your finger at the way someone who comes from socio-economic disenfranchisement acts. It's easy to criticize something you haven't experienced.
Or do you think all poor Black people in America deserve those circumstances?
Race relations aren't perfect in the US, and they probably won't be for a long time.
But people need to realize that Floyd says things to get a certain reaction, and those who back what he says and treat them like the gospel are only separating and straining race relations.
I come from a black neighbourhood and there were three white students at my 400students high school. Of course it was in the hood and everyone was poor. All my friends in HS were black as were my girlfriends.
And Floyd Mayweather is still a dick.
Who were the biggest athletes of the 90s? Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson. Why? Not because of their "stats", but because they were amazing to watch. People sat and watched in awe at things they had never seen before in their sport.
If Floyd was white he'd be in the same place he is now or worse off. He's boring to watch. Thats why mainstream america doesnt give a shit about him. Boring.
Boxing is ethnic, enjoy the sport. All this race stuff is getting ridiculous. There is no different between races but skin color and culture. What you can say about one race can apply to another, it's all about how you grew up. The media and old people ****ed this world up.
Lol...every single person on this thread ignored my point. It's fine...whatever.
Good thread just not here bro
take it to the thunderdome or some other forum
Thank God , There is a time and place 4 everything , this is Non Stop Boxing exit stage Sports Lounge.I mean where have you been this entire week was flooded with Mayweather Haters and Race , Racial and Racist. and like another reply just tyring to get .......P.O.I.N.T.S
Boxing is ethnic, enjoy the sport. All this race stuff is getting ridiculous. There is no different between races but skin color and culture. What you can say about one race can apply to another, it's all about how you grew up. The media and old people ****ed this world up.
I'm not saying race relations in this country are horrible like they used to be, but the people on this board crack me up. Have you all ever lived in mostly Black neighborhoods before? Probably not. The schools are the $hittiest in the country. There are almost technical no jobs available so skilled workers move out, which in turn makes the few businesses that were there have to move out or close down all together.
There's almost no investment in these neighborhoods. That's why a lot of them are so depressed. But America gets so surprised that a person, like Floyd Mayweather Jr, would come from one of these neighborhoods and be angry. It's retarded. You think just because Obama is President that all of this changed and all Black people will forget the neighborhoods that they came up in?
Keep in mind, I'm not saying things aren't improving, but I am saying that it's easy to come from middle class neighborhoods where opportunities are readily available and then wag your finger at the way someone who comes from socio-economic disenfranchisement acts. It's easy to criticize something you haven't experienced.
Or do you think all poor Black people in America deserve those circumstances?
So what if Floyd or the entire Mayweather famly came from THE shittiest neighborhood in the country???? His story is no different from any boxing success story. Bottom line is respect is EARNED. Not given. His "gimme gimme" attitude does him no favors.
If you really think Floyd really had it that bad and has every right to complain because he really hasnt been given a fair share of the stick....then what about these other fighters:
Erik Morales: Came from the worst neighborhood imaginable in the tijuana area. An area where people are openly shot in the streets. Not in drivebys like in the US. Plain and simply out in the open during mid-day because the police have no power to stop them.
Manny Pacquiao: Was homeless for 4 years and ate as little as 1 dinnerroll for days at a time
Joseph Agbeko: Comes from a place where he couldnt even afford shoes, much less gloves and headgear.
And that's a couple of examples from today. Floyd really needs to learn to shut the hell up because his supposed oppression is all in his head. He has never had it any worse than any other fighter to rise up and become world champion. You dont see any other world class fighter throwin bitch fits like he does.
Hard work..
And to be honestly most ppl shy away from this..
Work harder esp if your at a disadvantage..
Many people esp black people feel that shit is owed to them.. shit isnt owed to anyone..
earn that shit..
I went to school alot of black kids, some lived in shitty ass areas.. some of them wanted to be sucessful to get out of them, and others sold drugs and flashed cash..
its the way it is.. hard work man..