To close out Espn's PTI today, Michael Wilbon declared Floyd Mayweather Jr. a coward because he isn't fighting Manny Pacquiao. Transitioning into Sportscenter, the host of that show even laughed at Wilbon's comment. Personally I believe the politics of boxing are complex, and that this situation isn't as simple as one man being affraid of the other. I'm sure most on NSB would agree. But I wonder how Floyd's fan feel about his public perception? It seems to those not in the know(casual sports fans) that Floyd might be affraid of Pacquiao. What does everyone think of Wilbon's comments?
Boxing fans as well as casual fans are now disgusted on Floyd Jr. cowardness. It's like an outbreak...It's keep on spreading. :D
Booooo fraud Mayweathers. ****ing joke they are :D
But Floyd isnt only scared of Pac. He is scared of sergio martinez and paul williams. Otherwise he would have fought them yesterday and not tommorow or next year.
I don't think Wilbon knows what he's talking about, but I do think he's more in line with public perception than the typical sentiment thrown around NSB.
exactly, if he doesn't know **** about boxing, than he's pretty much a casual fan. he's a perfect representative of popular perception
Wilbon is not the public perception. He doesnt even cover boxing.
I don't think Wilbon knows what he's talking about, but I do think he's more in line with public perception than the typical sentiment thrown around NSB.
Someone need to start Vacation Mafia!
I am in for sure!
I'm trying to be as neutral as possible on Pac/Floyd.. But I definitely think someone should start Vacation Mafia. It would be a definite hit. Social Group logo = a Hawiian shirt or nice picture of a beach.
oh, you wanted me to insult you? :D
i thought calling floyd a coward was enough :lol1:
Did anyone ever start up the "Vacation Mafia?" Mak could easily be the Don of that.(No disrespect to Floyd)
For the last time
Wilbon =/= Public perception
Wilbon has not watched boxing in years and just hates on floyd for his comments about race
His comments just reeked of insecurity
Dan Lebetard was just laughing at wilbon calling a fighter a coward considering wilbons just a writer that sits on his ass all day.
Most of the people I met have floyd beating manny....unless they are Filipinos that watched no more than 3 manny fights and nothing else
I was actually talking to a couple casual fans from here in nyc. More into Miguel Cotto and the UFC, to my surprise they said Pacquiao would win cause he's a beast. They were surprised to find me much less convinced. I'm pretty sure casual fans are closer to 50/50 with who they think wins this fight. I think it's the hardcore fans who more frequently have Floyd winning.