A Dose of Reality Goes a Long Way in Boxing

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By Dave Sholler - In the pampered lives of professional athletes, receiving criticism is rarely something they become accustomed to. Often the first to accept fans’ adoration, it’s no big secret that star athletes expect the same worship from members of their personal cliques as well.

Take Floyd Mayweather Jr. for example. Mr. Money has a few pals riding his jock nearly every time he breathes. If Floyd does 50 sit-ups, several members of his posse are sure to acknowledge his noteworthy abdominal achievement. Likewise, if Floyd decides to compete with Zab Judah in buying drinks at a posh bar, a Mayweather confidant or two may root for the pound-for-pound king to buy THE WHOLE bar.

Let me not sound like a hater. If I had Floyd’s fame and money, I might have my own posse, too. Even so, the aforementioned instances pose a series of interesting questions. For starters, does a posse really look out for its famous friend? In an uncertain economy featuring unstable interest rates and an even rockier cost of living, shouldn’t Floyd’s friends at least occasionally ask if he’ll one day regret going through money like the average Joe goes through toilet paper? Better yet, which member of a his lengthy posse will advise him of the dangers of becoming a has-been, bankrupt participant in a future “E: True Hollywood Story?” [details]

[crillz]

this is some real ****, very true when you think about it, they love you when you up and kick you when you down, thats the difference between a friend and a fan, a fan is only enthused by you but a friend has your back, they tell you the best thing not the popular thing.. Floyd should be smarter but then again you can't blame him for being on such a money crazed high, dude just made 20 million dollas last year and looks to make about 20 more this year, it's sad though that his circle consists of questionable cats who might just turn and walk away once the money dries out.

[deevel79]

The realist post ever! Bump it till boxingscene is no more!............................................. .................................................. .......................

[JHAVIS]

this can be said about very rich person on the planet. there are some that want to ride for the money then there are some who really look out for your best interest. for all we know when floyd hit 11,000 at the bar,someone may have told him to chill.

[Vladimir303]

this can be said about very rich person on the planet. there are some that want to ride for the money then there are some who really look out for your best interest. for all we know when floyd hit 11,000 at the bar,someone may have told him to chill.

Exactly, how does this writer know what said who to Floyd? It's a good article and a good read but that's all it is. He doesn't know what goes in the camp of athletes.

[SkillspayBills]

Damn good post, everyone needs to give this a read.