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By Robert Morales - Floyd Mayweather Jr. sat on the ring apron Monday afternoon in front of the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez were on hand for an open workout that appeared to be dominated by Marquez fans judging by the chants of "Marquez, Marquez."
The two will square off Saturday at MGM Grand in Las Vegas in what will be Mayweather's first fight since December 2007. Mayweather had just finished doing interviews with several reporters when we stepped in and got his thoughts on a couple of poignant issues.
For as long as we can remember, Mayweather has made it clear he doesn't read his press clippings. But the look on his face when asked how important it is to receive proper acknowledgement for his accomplishments spoke volumes.
"I don't think you're really going to understand my career until it's all over," Mayweather said. "Ten years, twenty years from now, when people's grandkids getting ready to see, they're going to be like, 'This kid was something special. This guy was something special. This fighter was something special.' "
Mayweather was speaking calmly. But he became a bit animated when the next subject was broached. There are more than a few reporters - not this one - who are giving Manny Pacquiao credit for having won titles in six weight classes. [details]
The two will square off Saturday at MGM Grand in Las Vegas in what will be Mayweather's first fight since December 2007. Mayweather had just finished doing interviews with several reporters when we stepped in and got his thoughts on a couple of poignant issues.
For as long as we can remember, Mayweather has made it clear he doesn't read his press clippings. But the look on his face when asked how important it is to receive proper acknowledgement for his accomplishments spoke volumes.
"I don't think you're really going to understand my career until it's all over," Mayweather said. "Ten years, twenty years from now, when people's grandkids getting ready to see, they're going to be like, 'This kid was something special. This guy was something special. This fighter was something special.' "
Mayweather was speaking calmly. But he became a bit animated when the next subject was broached. There are more than a few reporters - not this one - who are giving Manny Pacquiao credit for having won titles in six weight classes. [details]
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