Boxing needs Floyd.that's reality.

i guess both did. but dlh vs may turned off more fans, since both have big names, pac showered all that he got during the clottey. Wow, how delusional!

Which fight turned off more potential boxing fans Dlh vs Mayweather or Clottey vs Pacquiao? i guess both did. but dlh vs may turned off more fans, since both have big names, pac showered all that he got during the clottey.

This is so ridiculous, PBF is terrible for the sport. When he does PPV fights people swear off buying them. PBF may be skilled and may have a mouth, but any real boxing fan hears the announcers say there are plenty of good fighters who PBF can fight. I mean seriously running from Baldomir? His performance against old DLH was at best terrible, some people still had Mayweather losing that because he ran. I heard a upper middle class black man say that ****er ran the whole time he deserved to lose, and his whole family felt that way. He has a very boring style and because of that he doesn't help boxing. People fell into UFC because they brawl more. We need more Gatti-Ward style fights. We need more wars not technical fights. Ali went to war, where do you think the rope a dope came from? Mayweather is just another liar who makes promises he isn't willing to keep. To bad to because all he would have to do is mix it up may be 5 times through out the fight for 30 seconds and the fight would be perceived differently. Nope not even willing to risk it once.

the de la hoya fight turned off some potential boxing fans... floyd talks, but he fails to deliver. at least now when he went mainstream. Which fight turned off more potential boxing fans Dlh vs Mayweather or Clottey vs Pacquiao?

floyd retired twice. both times, nobody gave a shit.. boxing doesn't need floyd. In the year floyd left didn't UFC have higher #'s than boxing?

Yet he fights SSM and generates this type of hype for boxing among the casual fans stop acting like a scorned female and get over that pacquiao shit hype is good. but delivering a good fight is better floyd vs. shane has a very good chance of being a snoozefest. it could turn off potential fans. just like floyd-dlh

sorry, when he was gone, Boxing didn't suffer, quite the opposite. Explain to me how it is that Boxing needs him. what i mean is he helps boxing in his own way. things are great when he's gone, but still,things are better when he's around, coz he's one of the best. and again... who else would be the toughest and biggest fight for the filipino guy?? i guess that's my greatest concern. coz that is the best for the sport. and the name floyd is included.

honestly, that's the only thing that people want from him. to fight pac. yet he didn't.... people were clamoring for the fight when manny was on his streak. floyd came back, then suddenly got all concerned with PED's. he was trying to make a guy who has never had any history of even being affiliated with using PED'S take a test far stricter than the standard. like him or hating, accusing pac of using PED's isn't good for the sport.... Yet he fights SSM and generates this type of hype for boxing among the casual fans stop acting like a scorned female and get over that pacquiao shit

honestly, that's the only thing that people want from him. to fight pac. yet he didn't.... people were clamoring for the fight when manny was on his streak. floyd came back, then suddenly got all concerned with PED's. he was trying to make a guy who has never had any history of even being affiliated with using PED'S take a test far stricter than the standard. like him or hating, accusing pac of using PED's isn't good for the sport.... yah i also believed those were all untrue, and its a real pretty "to-duck-looking-good thing".. but i still have my hopes though that they'll eventually meet. their chances are bigger when floyd is around than when he's not. shane would've fought nobody if floyd's not around at this point. and look at this fight tonight, it attracts people around the globe like hell. until the pac-may fight won't happen, i would always root for floyd's "0". and support him for the sport. i would gladly support pac though, to do the honors.

anyone who wants him gone in the sport is not a true boxing fan. sorry, when he was gone, Boxing didn't suffer, quite the opposite. Explain to me how it is that Boxing needs him.

who else would be the toughest and biggest fight for the filipino guy?? i guess that's my greatest concern. coz that is the best for the sport. and the name floyd is included. honestly, that's the only thing that people want from him. to fight pac. yet he didn't.... people were clamoring for the fight when manny was on his streak. floyd came back, then suddenly got all concerned with PED's. he was trying to make a guy who has never had any history of even being affiliated with using PED'S take a test far stricter than the standard. like him or hating, accusing pac of using PED's isn't good for the sport....

lets just hope it doesn't turn out to be another bore fest. for boxing's sake. and floyd's "trash talking" is stupid. he always comes out as an insecure prick to me. Yeah but it hypes the fight up and it brings fans out to see. You get hardcore fans to watch by whats done in the ring but the casual fans are influenced a lot by what goes on outside of the ring. I don't think it will be a borefest though shane is too good and has too much guts to just sit back and let floyd potshot him all day.

I really don't think anyone is not a true boxing fan just because they want Floyd but the sport does need him right now. Floyd's trash talking, brash nature, and undefeated excellence since 96' brings an intrigue to the sport and he's a lightning rod for spectators. People want to watch this guy because America loves to watch and be a part of excellence. If Mayweather did not come back I am positive that Pac-Cotto would not have done 1.25. His return has been a big part of a boost in the status of boxing right now and this fight will be another illustration of that. lets just hope it doesn't turn out to be another bore fest. for boxing's sake. and floyd's "trash talking" is stupid. he always comes out as an insecure prick to me.

I really don't think anyone is not a true boxing fan just because they want Floyd but the sport does need him right now. Floyd's trash talking, brash nature, and undefeated excellence since 96' brings an intrigue to the sport and he's a lightning rod for spectators. People want to watch this guy because America loves to watch and be a part of excellence. If Mayweather did not come back I am positive that Pac-Cotto would not have done 1.25. His return has been a big part of a boost in the status of boxing right now and this fight will be another illustration of that. well said mate.

the sport was just fine when he went on vacation. if anything else, it improved a bit. when floyd was gone, the sport didn't show any signs of diminishing in popularity. again, boxing doesn't need floyd. if anything else, his PED bullshit hurt the sport. who else would be the toughest and biggest fight for the filipino guy?? i guess that's my greatest concern. coz that is the best for the sport. and the name floyd is included.

anyone who wants him gone in the sport is not a true boxing fan. I really don't think anyone is not a true boxing fan just because they want Floyd but the sport does need him right now. Floyd's trash talking, brash nature, and undefeated excellence since 96' brings an intrigue to the sport and he's a lightning rod for spectators. People want to watch this guy because America loves to watch and be a part of excellence. If Mayweather did not come back I am positive that Pac-Cotto would not have done 1.25. His return has been a big part of a boost in the status of boxing right now and this fight will be another illustration of that.

The sport will miss Floyd when he is gone for good............ who will the hater hate with such passion???? paulie malignaggi

coz everybody believed he'll come back. everybody ride into that drama way back.including you. the sport was just fine when he went on vacation. if anything else, it improved a bit. when floyd was gone, the sport didn't show any signs of diminishing in popularity. again, boxing doesn't need floyd. if anything else, his PED bullshit hurt the sport.

Are we in a popcorn hour movie forum? LOL It's OK to posture, talk smack, act villain-ish in boxing, its normal, but accuse of no proof, drag personal agendas against fighters (ie MOSLEY's personal life)? C'mon mate.... hahaha. that's still part of his game, it's bad though, but it really helps. mental destruction. confidence breaker. whatever it is.LOL

yep....can't see him losing to anyone @ 75 if he keeps putting in the work....he should be able to UD everyone with relative ease. The plan should be to clean out 75.....and then fight the guy who emerges as the 68 kingpin.....then move up to cruiser for one or 2 fights then HW. id like to see that tbh coz he beat adameck and look what he just done to arreola ( tough bastard ) i like dawson and dont agree with his haters coz kid is dominating theres no need to hate him . we should appreciate these great people who fight for our enjoyment and obviosly for their own fame too . plus dawson is humble which is a big win in my books