Never A Fan Of Floyd, But…

[CubanGuyNYC]

I have to give my respect to Floyd, yes he did duck a few, but he gave us much insight with his training and mindset and showing what it takes to be a champion.

Nobody is immune to criticism — absolutely no one. Even for the most beloved people, you will always find haters. As I said in my opening post, I was never a fan of Mayweather. Frankly, I’m still not. But his unrelenting drive and commitment to excellence is inspiring and motivational. I watch a lot of these sort of videos on YouTube. Many speakers inspire and motivate, but it’s something else to see it in action. It really brings it home.

[hugh grant]

Nah he was cool with barely outpointing fighters who were already raked thru the coals, and calling himself the best ever.

What you asking for is to take risk and Floyd not built like that. 30% risk or less is standard operating procedure.

Amir Khan took bigger risks than Floyd

True, I wonder why floyd trained harder than everyone but didn't take more risks than anyone? Also I wish flo yd filmed one of his training sessions because I want to see for myself if he trained as hard as me, or his peers

[CubanGuyNYC]

True, I wonder why floyd trained harder than everyone but didn't take more risks than anyone? Also I wish flo yd filmed one of his training sessions because I want to see for myself if he trained as hard as me, or his peers

Floyd was more aggressive earlier in his career. When the money really started rolling in, he took on a more defensive posture. Maybe the fans didn’t appreciate it, but it’s totally understandable. Easy to complain when you’re not in his position. Outside the available footage, and first hand accounts, it’s pretty easy to see that Mayweather trained extremely hard. I don’t recall ever seeing him appreciably tired in the ring. That takes a lot of endurance work. And the finely-honed skills require mounds of repetition. There should be no doubt Floyd worked very diligently.

[GrandpaBernard]

Those who never step inside a boxing ring will never truly appreciate his greatness. He made boxing look easy from the outside looking in, being able to anticipate/bait/react/counter in split-seconds in the ring is something only a few can master, and he happened to be the very best at those things from his era.

Floyd gave boxing lessons to other great fighters

There won’t be a boxer of Floyd’s level for awhile

[GrandpaBernard]

A phrase from Floyd that revealed his mindset:

I can’t overlook any opponent

Floyd is the most professional boxer of all time. He was always highly prepared whether facing a great fighter or Maidana

Floyd must have had a passion for fitness and training on top of his love for fighting and being hyper competitive

boxing training is repetitive and can get boring for many

Good genetics gave Floyd fast recovery, and he trained harder than anybody

[djtmal]

Floyd was more aggressive earlier in his career. When the money really started rolling in, he took on a more defensive posture. Maybe the fans didn’t appreciate it, but it’s totally understandable. Easy to complain when you’re not in his position. Outside the available footage, and first hand accounts, it’s pretty easy to see that Mayweather trained extremely hard. I don’t recall ever seeing him appreciably tired in the ring. That takes a lot of endurance work. And the finely-honed skills require mounds of repetition. There should be no doubt Floyd worked very diligently.

Yeah but what you missed is when he got to the point where he was cherrypicking, he was fighting guys who couldn't beat him even if he half trained, so what makes overtraining like that so special.

[GrandpaBernard]

Floyd Alvarez was a special performance.

“TBE”’s powers on full display

The top $ May showing is debatable. Floyd used two very different styles in Hatton and Marquez

[djtmal]

True, I wonder why floyd trained harder than everyone but didn't take more risks than anyone? Also I wish flo yd filmed one of his training sessions because I want to see for myself if he trained as hard as me, or his peers

Its obvious the guy just wanted to pad his record with easy fights. Guerrero, Ortiz, Madonna 2x, Berto, McGregor. Path of least resistance all the way

[djtmal]

Floyd Alvarez was a special performance.

“TBE”’s powers on full display

The top $ May showing is debatable. Floyd used two very different styles in Hatton and Marquez

Lol with Marquez he used the "lets welch this lightweight cherrypick on the scales and watch him be stuck in the mud", but we know you overpedestalize mediocrity

[CubanGuyNYC]

Yeah but what you missed is when he got to the point where he was cherrypicking, he was fighting guys who couldn't beat him even if he half trained, so what makes overtraining like that so special.

Maybe I didn't make myself clear. I'm aware that Floyd was careful in choosing opponents later in his boxing life. Like I said, the fans may not have liked it, but I totally understand. I think he avoided Manny for five years, until he felt Pacquiao lost a step. But to say he chose opponents he could've half trained for is not only an exaggeration, it's also irrelevant. Mayweather was insanely committed to his training, his craft. That's the only point I'm trying to make. I don't believe for a second he slacked on anyone.