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As many as you know, I was a huge Floyd Mayweather fan since I joined this board a while back. I have advocated and defended him in countless discussions, and most of the time, justifiably so.
No, it's not because of he postponed the Marquez fight, or that he chose to fight Marquez instead of another Welterweight. Yes, I do agree that his choices should at times be scrutinized (most of it still unwarranted and exaggerated).
I will always appreciate his raw talent and the purist boxer within him. It's his, in my opinion, limitless potential, that will probably keep me rooting for him, during his next few fights, depending.
What changed is: I guess, I just really don't care enough about his career anymore. My admiration has faded, not to mention I have always despised the pseudo-gangster persona of his. Intellectually, it's almost embarrassing at times, and articulately, he can be described as "awkward" at best. Both happen to be qualities I admire.
Floyd Mayweather has always benefited from excellent management and has recently made the right career decisions for Floyd Mayweather, justifiably so. I do not judge someone for doing what they believe to be in their best interest. I will personally not criticize him for chasing the biggest paydays and for his sudden retirements, which have apparently done wonders for his bankroll.
From a fan of the sport's perspective, however, I have been left 'blue-balled' far too often (particulars are unimportant).
Although I've always been a fan of the sport first, and tried to remain objective, I think this is a 'evolutionary step' in my boxing 'fan hood', as it will invite new ways of thinking and analyzing.
Boxing is doing great. 2008 was a fantastic year, and it's looking like 2009 will be even better.
No, it's not because of he postponed the Marquez fight, or that he chose to fight Marquez instead of another Welterweight. Yes, I do agree that his choices should at times be scrutinized (most of it still unwarranted and exaggerated).
I will always appreciate his raw talent and the purist boxer within him. It's his, in my opinion, limitless potential, that will probably keep me rooting for him, during his next few fights, depending.
What changed is: I guess, I just really don't care enough about his career anymore. My admiration has faded, not to mention I have always despised the pseudo-gangster persona of his. Intellectually, it's almost embarrassing at times, and articulately, he can be described as "awkward" at best. Both happen to be qualities I admire.
Floyd Mayweather has always benefited from excellent management and has recently made the right career decisions for Floyd Mayweather, justifiably so. I do not judge someone for doing what they believe to be in their best interest. I will personally not criticize him for chasing the biggest paydays and for his sudden retirements, which have apparently done wonders for his bankroll.
From a fan of the sport's perspective, however, I have been left 'blue-balled' far too often (particulars are unimportant).
Although I've always been a fan of the sport first, and tried to remain objective, I think this is a 'evolutionary step' in my boxing 'fan hood', as it will invite new ways of thinking and analyzing.
Boxing is doing great. 2008 was a fantastic year, and it's looking like 2009 will be even better.
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