Floyd on Jim Rome's radio show

[Ringo]

Just listened to Floyd's interview with Jim Rome on Rome's radio show. For once I thought Floyd might have a humble, sensible outing during an interview, because he made some good points and didn't go out of his way to bash on Hatton. When asked about Hatton's record he said, "He's won all his fights, yea, and I take nothing away from him, but records ain't nothin' but a number. You have to look at who he's beat in his 43 wins. Who has he beat that was at the top of their game?"

Ok, fair point to make. Then when Rome asked him, "You know Hatton sometimes walks around at 30 pounds over his fighting weight, what do you think about that? Do you think its good to do that?" Floyd threw it all out the window and made the dip**** comment of, "Me personally, I don't think thats good, thats not what a role model does,..." At this point I rolled my eyes and sighed. First of all, walking around over fight-weight has nothing to do with being a role model. Second, if anyone in sports has no right to talk about role models, its Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ethnic slurs, gay jokes, disrespect to fans, and personal overhype aren't trademarks of a role model either.

[AntonTheMeh]

floyd's very insecure,that's the kinda thing you say so people can look to you as someone to look up to.

[SkillspayBills]

"I rolled my eyes and sighed(?)" The fact that you hung on every word Mayweather said makes me think you are sensative as hell or a little girl. No offence but that's what I got from the post.

[mrpain81]

Hattons gotten into Mayweathers head.........WTF does gaining 30 pounds have to do with being a role model? HA HA HA......

[Ringo]

"I rolled my eyes and sighed(?)" The fact that you hung on every word Mayweather said makes me think you are sensative as hell or a little girl. No offence but that's what I got from the post.

While I understand your attraction and affinity for little girl-related things, no, thats not the case. As a boxing fan and a Floyd-hater (self proclaimed) I was listening to see if he would turn his hand this close to fight date or if he would go on a tirade about how great he was with someone who is notorious for shooting guys down who get on a high-horse (Jim Rome). Instead he just made himself sound like an idiot.

[SkillspayBills]

While I understand your attraction and affinity for little girl-related things, no, thats not the case. As a boxing fan and a Floyd-hater (self proclaimed) I was listening to see if he would turn his hand this close to fight date or if he would go on a tirade about how great he was with someone who is notorious for shooting guys down who get on a high-horse (Jim Rome). Instead he just made himself sound like an idiot.

Ok what he said about weight gaining has so much to do with the outcome of this fight I totally forgot that. Yes Floyd saying one thing about Hatton being a fat turd means he is going to get his block knocked off come the 8th. I swear some of you guys act like women when it comes to Floyd and his antics.

[cortdawg25]

Hattons gotten into Mayweathers head.........WTF does gaining 30 pounds have to do with being a role model? HA HA HA......

I think he meant role model for up and comer boxers and he is right gaining an d losing weight and gaining weight again is not good for u health wise if your boxer or not.

[DLT]

I agree with cottodawg. I think you other guys are overreacting. I honestly think when Rome asked that question, Floyd was thinking that Rome was talking about Hatton eating & drinking alot in between fights. Floyd has always said that its disrespectful to the sport when guys do that or smoke like Mayorga. I dont think he was trying to diss him personaly but just to say that you should show more to the young boxers coming up and not mistreat your body in-between fights

[mrpain81]

I think he meant role model for up and comer boxers and he is right gaining an d losing weight and gaining weight again is not good for u health wise if your boxer or not.

Fair enough, but thats drawing straws floyd has said he isnt even a fan of boxing. Plus if thats true Roberto Duran is the world Role Model for fighters ever.

[Ringo]

"I rolled my eyes and sighed(?)" The fact that you hung on every word Mayweather said makes me think you are sensative as hell or a little girl. No offence but that's what I got from the post.

Ok what he said about weight gaining has so much to do with the outcome of this fight I totally forgot that. Yes Floyd saying one thing about Hatton being a fat turd means he is going to get his block knocked off come the 8th. I swear some of you guys act like women when it comes to Floyd and his antics.

I'll agree with that, with respect. IF that is what Floyd was talking about and Hatton's conditioning is sub-par, then as a boxing role model he isn't up-to-snuff.