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I want to point out that Floyd was willing to have a rematch with Oscar after the Hatton fight. The fight was set to happen on September During the Mexican independence weekend. That is why Oscar chose to fight Steve Forbes in May as a tune-up for Floyd. But, then Floyd believed he deserved more money than what was being offered. So he didn't go through with it and retired.
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And to answer the TS question. I honestly believe he retired cuz the hunger and the love was not there anymore. He was talking about retiring before the Oscar fight. He even retired after Oscar and cameback to fight Hatton. I think he just fights for money now. I am not saying he needs money cuz I don't think he does. But, I am saying that is his main objective is money. And, the love and hunger for the sport is gone IMO.
I also think he wanted to branch out. Become more of a household name. Not be remembered as a fighter only but as a brand. Become more mainstream. you see Floyd trying to set up this other businesses. Like Mayweather promotions and ****** rich records. And, set up tours for rappers and stuff cuz he wants to branch out. I wouldn't be surprised if you see a Mayweather clothing line and Mayweather cologne and stuff like that. IMO he wants to turn the Mayweather name into a brand.Comment
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The fact is the undefeated Cotto beat Mosley before Mayweather fought Hatton, I don't care when he announced his retirement, the fact that he chose the unknown Hatton over Mosley or Cotto says alot about Mayweather. So what facts are you talking about?
Furthermore, Cotto beat Judah in June 2007 and Floyd beat DLH in May 2007. Mayweather didn't fight till Dec of that year and Cotto fought in Nov of that year. Right after the Floyd's fight with DLH, he was asked about Cotto, now remember that he didn't have anybody on schedule to fight next, and that's when he said "you see, Cotto lives in Puerto Rico". And then they announced in July that Floyd is fighting Hatton, who lives in GB, much further away than PR. You can't see the major ducking that Floyd did.Last edited by rommel357; 12-10-2009, 03:00 AM.Comment
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After Hatton he wanted another little man to call him out. Enter Marquez and Pacquiao.Comment
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Oscar in a heartbeat I won't even waste my time thinking about it. But, I also think Floyd would of gotten more than 10mil for Cotto IMO. And, I also believe Cotto was the tougher fight at the time.
In all honestly bro as a boxing fan. I hated that rematch when I heard it was going to happen. I wanted to see Mayweather-Cotto. I didn't want to see Mayweather-Oscar 2. The first fight wasn't even close to me. The split decision was bull****. Mayweather clearly won the first time no need for a rematch move on to new blood. So when he didn't go through with and retired. I actually was happy. I honestly didn't want that fight to happen. I thought it was waste. That is the way I saw it. And, I don't care how much money a fight makes. I am a boxing fan not a boxing business fan. As a boxing fan I want to see the best fight the best. And, at that time I thought IMO it was Mayweather-Cotto. It had to happen it was perfect cuz Cotto became elite after beating Mosley. And, when he retired I was fine with that too.Comment
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Void avoided Margarito, Cotto, Williams and Mosley thats why he retires. what a Void!Comment
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How about this logic, Floyd hasn't fought any top WW since Judah and Floyd saw what Cotto did to Judah and what he couldn't do. I understand that he's fighting Manny, but why the hell he fought JMM first when Cotto and Mosley was available, i can understand Margarito being unavailable.Comment
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