Ring is where Mayweather belongs

[deevel79]

As a real boxing fan...I would like to see Mayweather come back regardless of who he faces.

That just makes u a Mayweather fan, and not a boxing fan.

[MELLY-MEL...]

it's ashame he is wasting his prime sitting out. he will never be able to relive it, and will most likely regret it one day.

[El Dominicano]

I think everyone will agree that the ring is where he belongs. The main thing is, in the ring against who? According to Floyd and his cult followers, he/they believe that he should take whatever fights offer him the most money while taking the least risk. As a fan of the sport, i want to see the best take on the best. Why should i care whats a good business decision for a particular fighter? Now if he were to come back and take on the challenges that the real boxing fans are calling for, then come on back Floyd. On the other hand, if he comes back to try and hustle us fans into paying to watch him put on glorified sparring sessions against mediocre competition, then he can stay his ass out the game.

As a real boxing fan...I would like to see Mayweather come back regardless of who he faces.

[deevel79]

it's ashame he is wasting his prime sitting out. he will never be able to relive it, and will most likely reget it one day.

In my opinion, the walls were closing in on him, and pressure was building for him to fight the top dogs at 147. He figured he can save face by retiring, therefore not having to face these fighters. The entire boxing world was against a rematch with Oscar, and talks of a rematch with Hatton were just rediculous. He would've basically been forced by public demand to face the winner of Cotto/Margarito, and i dont think he wanted that.

[Benny Leonard]

it's ashame he is wasting his prime sitting out. he will never be able to relive it, and will most likely regret it one day.

I thought Floyd was past his most exciting days. He said it himself; he fights differently now because of his kids...he fights cautiously. It's safer, it prevents you from being knocked out, but the rounds are scored closer and you run a greater risk of losing in this fashion.


Mentally, his prime may be gone so it's good he left.

And only people that see life as a small little world live with regrets. Boxing is only a part of your life, a part of your past; it's not who you are completely and what makes you tick. If it is, it's kind of sad and a bit shallow.

[Benny Leonard]

In my opinion, the walls were closing in on him, and pressure was building for him to fight the top dogs at 147. He figured he can save face by retiring, therefore not having to face these fighters. The entire boxing world was against a rematch with Oscar, and talks of a rematch with Hatton were just rediculous. He would've basically been forced by public demand to face the winner of Cotto/Margarito, and i dont think he wanted that.

I hear what you are saying and I can agree somewhat. If he stayed, he would have to fight the other threats at 147.

It's like with Margarito now: the guy still doesn't want a rematch with Williams despite many fans wanting it and he should want it unless he admits he isn't the best at 147. Williams wants to fight everybody and that is how it should be.


But we cannot discount Floyd's side to it: He got tired of it. He had trained and fought all his life as a boxer; even being pushed into boxing.
With his hand problems, being secure financially, having kids, and reaching 30, with other options in life, being in control of one's own destiny, maybe he thought it was the perfect time to start New. If he continued on with boxing, that would leave him stuck like the rest who never let it go.

[Pullcounter]

As a real boxing fan...I would like to see Mayweather come back regardless of who he faces.

nah, if he does come back he should only fight big fights. he's allowed 1 tune up on his return just to shake off the rust.

[Benny Leonard]

nah, if he does come back he should only fight big fights. he's allowed 1 tune up on his return just to shake off the rust.

He should be advised to take a tune-up; I agree.

I would be happy with him coming back, having a tune-up, and then fighting Williams. If he wins and wants to retire then, no complaints on his legacy at 147.

[El Dominicano]

That just makes u a Mayweather fan, and not a boxing fan.

Doesn't bother me. I'd like to see him face Margarito, Pac if possible but as a fan I'd still like to see him come back and fight. Altough there isn't any challenge for him out there except Paul Williams...which doesn't bring in alot of $$

[tredh]

In my opinion, the walls were closing in on him, and pressure was building for him to fight the top dogs at 147. He figured he can save face by retiring, therefore not having to face these fighters. The entire boxing world was against a rematch with Oscar, and talks of a rematch with Hatton were just rediculous. He would've basically been forced by public demand to face the winner of Cotto/Margarito, and i dont think he wanted that.

I think he would have fought either one but on his financial terms. Why should anybody do anything if they aren't being paid what they feel they are worth. Good business and bad business is a part of all professional sports and is something we as fans have to deal with.