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I was watching the HBO broadcast last night. Max went hard at Mayweather. That was unexpected by many people because Kelz is generally considered to be a PBF fanatic. Margarito was interviewed and was asked about Mayweather. He also had comments about Mayweather's choices. Clottey made some comments (albeit complimentary) about Floyd. Even last week, after a terrific fight by Margarito and Cotto, the specter of PBF loomed large in the aftermath of the event.
For whatever you thought about Floyd Mayweather, Jr.'s career (*****, great, coward, unfinished, whatever), it must be acknowledged that Floyd has spent the past two years talking about how he wanted to leave the sport. He then announced his retirement, thereby leaving $30 million plus on the table to fight a guy he has already beaten.
And since he has "retired" (quotes for the benefit of his detractors), he has done NOTHING to indicate that he has a fire in his belly, or a passion to fight. He hasn't attended many fights. Even in his hometown. He hasn't granted many interviews. He hasn't called people out or made threats. Even his continued gymwork was revealed by Amir Khan, not by Team Mayweather. And this absence is coming from one of the biggest media whores in pro sports. In sum, Floyd has not done a Brett Favre.
My suggestion? Boxing should move the **** on. Cotto should fashion a comeback trail and rebuild his career. Margarito should take the $4 million "offer" from Goossen and try to avenge his loss to Williams. Oscar and Manny should move forward with their farce. Berto should step up in class and make the Clottey fight. Zab should continue his career as an overhyped gatekeeper to the WW division. Calzaghe should try to make fights with every 40 year old fighter he can find.
If - IF - FMJ decides to come back, we'll discuss the options at that time. Until then, the commentators, fans, fighters and posters should stop ****-riding..... because he has given you no indication that his next fight is imminent.
For whatever you thought about Floyd Mayweather, Jr.'s career (*****, great, coward, unfinished, whatever), it must be acknowledged that Floyd has spent the past two years talking about how he wanted to leave the sport. He then announced his retirement, thereby leaving $30 million plus on the table to fight a guy he has already beaten.
And since he has "retired" (quotes for the benefit of his detractors), he has done NOTHING to indicate that he has a fire in his belly, or a passion to fight. He hasn't attended many fights. Even in his hometown. He hasn't granted many interviews. He hasn't called people out or made threats. Even his continued gymwork was revealed by Amir Khan, not by Team Mayweather. And this absence is coming from one of the biggest media whores in pro sports. In sum, Floyd has not done a Brett Favre.
My suggestion? Boxing should move the **** on. Cotto should fashion a comeback trail and rebuild his career. Margarito should take the $4 million "offer" from Goossen and try to avenge his loss to Williams. Oscar and Manny should move forward with their farce. Berto should step up in class and make the Clottey fight. Zab should continue his career as an overhyped gatekeeper to the WW division. Calzaghe should try to make fights with every 40 year old fighter he can find.
If - IF - FMJ decides to come back, we'll discuss the options at that time. Until then, the commentators, fans, fighters and posters should stop ****-riding..... because he has given you no indication that his next fight is imminent.
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