Many ATG's have retired in there Prime! Not just PBF.

[Left2body]

Barry Sanders retired at 30years old. He was also within one seasons striking distance from beating Walter Paytons all time career rushing yards. Barry stated that he no longer had "the competitive spirit".

Jim Brown retired without ever playing a game past 29years old. The year he retired he was named MVP of the Entire NFL. He was breaking records and setting new ones with every game he played.

Michael Jordan also retired at age 30years old from basketball due to loss of desire. This is after winning 3 straight championships and a NBA Finals MVP award.

Athletes, the top ones compete for more than just a check or records. Its a competitive spirit that allows them to compete at there SUPER ELITE Level. They could've all set records and cashed huge checks by going on but all decided that loss of spirit/desire wouldn't allow them to compete as they once had.

We dont call Barry Sanders, Jim Brown or Michael Jordan cowards. We don't accuse them of being scared of losing so why are we doing it to PBF. He could've cashed a huge check against DLH which most feel he would've won comfortably. But like the other great athletes he chose to bow out when his spirit/desire for the sport vanished. Why are we blaming him for that?

[DiegoFuego]

People just don't like his personality is all. He's not a nice guy and flashes his money. That is the only reason people on this board really hate him. There's way too many drama queens on here who judge a FIGHTER by what he does OUTSIDE the ring.

[Bea5T]

People just don't like his personality is all. He's not a nice guy and flashes his money. That is the only reason people on this board really hate him. There's way too many drama queens on here who judge a FIGHTER by what he does OUTSIDE the ring.

Whats sad is that people dont realize half of it is for promotion..

[Live Dog]

Whats sad is that people dont realize half of it is for promotion..

I would say it's more than half.

[Left2body]

The whole point is that PBF is not unique in what he did. Would I have loved to have seen him fight the top WW's i.e. Cotto/Margarito/Williams. Hell YEAH. The same way I would've also loved to have seen another season of Sanders/Jordan.

The legacy of all those guys would've been increased by another season with new records/championships/awards. Just like PBF's legacy would've been greater with a win over Cotto/Mosley or other top WW's. But I dont hold not going on against them and it doesn't detract from what they had already accomplished.

[C'MONMANG']

Barry Sanders retired at 30years old. He was also within one seasons striking distance from beating Walter Paytons all time career rushing yards. Barry stated that he no longer had "the competitive spirit".

Jim Brown retired without ever playing a game past 29years old. The year he retired he was named MVP of the Entire NFL. He was breaking records and setting new ones with every game he played.

Michael Jordan also retired at age 30years old from basketball due to loss of desire. This is after winning 3 straight championships and a NBA Finals MVP award.

Athletes, the top ones compete for more than just a check or records. Its a competitive spirit that allows them to compete at there SUPER ELITE Level. They could've all set records and cashed huge checks by going on but all decided that loss of spirit/desire wouldn't allow them to compete as they once had.

We dont call Barry Sanders, Jim Brown or Michael Jordan cowards. We don't accuse them of being scared of losing so why are we doing it to PBF. He could've cashed a huge check against DLH which most feel he would've won comfortably. But like the other great athletes he chose to bow out when his spirit/desire for the sport vanished. Why are we blaming him for that?

Barry, Jim or Michael NEVER refused to play against certain teams.

[rambov]

The whole point is that PBF is not unique in what he did. Would I have loved to have seen him fight the top WW's i.e. Cotto/Margarito/Williams. Hell YEAH. The same way I would've also loved to have seen another season of Sanders/Jordan.

The legacy of all those guys would've been increased by another season with new records/championships/awards. Just like PBF's legacy would've been greater with a win over Cotto/Mosley or other top WW's. But I dont hold not going on against them and it doesn't detract from what they had already accomplished.

Jirov must have brain damage from that fight.

LIsten, anyone who thinks Floyd is a coward is a fool. He was a far better boxer than his competitors and just didn't want to do it any more.

[C'MONMANG']

People just don't like his personality is all. He's not a nice guy and flashes his money. That is the only reason people on this board really hate him. There's way too many drama queens on here who judge a FIGHTER by what he does OUTSIDE the ring.

nobody cares..boo hoo hoo. its who he refuses to fight and the silly excuses he makes, just like the silly excuses his fans in here make lol

[Live Dog]

Barry, Jim or Michael NEVER refused to play against certain teams.

They never had the option.

[THE REED]

Barry Sanders retired at 30years old. He was also within one seasons striking distance from beating Walter Paytons all time career rushing yards. Barry stated that he no longer had "the competitive spirit".

Jim Brown retired without ever playing a game past 29years old. The year he retired he was named MVP of the Entire NFL. He was breaking records and setting new ones with every game he played.

Michael Jordan also retired at age 30years old from basketball due to loss of desire. This is after winning 3 straight championships and a NBA Finals MVP award.

Athletes, the top ones compete for more than just a check or records. Its a competitive spirit that allows them to compete at there SUPER ELITE Level. They could've all set records and cashed huge checks by going on but all decided that loss of spirit/desire wouldn't allow them to compete as they once had.

We dont call Barry Sanders, Jim Brown or Michael Jordan cowards. We don't accuse them of being scared of losing so why are we doing it to PBF. He could've cashed a huge check against DLH which most feel he would've won comfortably. But like the other great athletes he chose to bow out when his spirit/desire for the sport vanished. Why are we blaming him for that?

i agree 100%... floyd is no where near close "afraid" of cotto or margarito... he knows he can beat them

it doesnt excuse the fact that i still want to see him do it..


but if you dont have the desire... then you dont have it... theres nothin you can do about it