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I have always respected Floyd's in ring abilities. And while I think the Olympic style blood tests are going a little too far since Nevade state or WBO doesn't require it, Pac and especially Arum are equally guilty if not more for not meeting halfway to an agreement.
But my question is can anyone take Floyd seriously anymore if he fights Matthew Hatton? Floyd has faced questionable opposition before, but it wasn't too hard to make cases as to why he fought guys like Baldomir, Marquez, etc. Baldomir was the lineal champ and Marquez is a big name, and #2 on the p4p list so you know the money was there. But Matthew freaking Hatton?
Floyd always said he fights for paychecks, not legacy. We know beating Hatton (even a 1st round ko) won't add to his legacy, but he supposedly doesn't care about legacy anyways. He does care about money, but how much will he get fighting M. Hatton as oppose to an elite boxer people actually know or care about. I didn't even know Ricky had a brother till a year and a half ago. Floyd might as well fight Bobby Pacquiao or Cotto's brother.
I know the the fight isn't official, but how can Floyd fans justify this if it happens. Everyone wants Pac vs. Mayweather, but at least Pac is fighting a top Welterweight in Clottey. Since the megafight won't be made, Floyd should at least give us a decent consolation price like Pac vs. Clottey. We all know the blood test situation, but that's no excuse for Floyd to fight a D-level fighter and actually try and sell us that bull****. Fans can blame Pac all they want for not agreeing to the drug tests, but you can't blame Pac or anyone else if Floyd actually goes through with this joke of a fight.
But my question is can anyone take Floyd seriously anymore if he fights Matthew Hatton? Floyd has faced questionable opposition before, but it wasn't too hard to make cases as to why he fought guys like Baldomir, Marquez, etc. Baldomir was the lineal champ and Marquez is a big name, and #2 on the p4p list so you know the money was there. But Matthew freaking Hatton?
Floyd always said he fights for paychecks, not legacy. We know beating Hatton (even a 1st round ko) won't add to his legacy, but he supposedly doesn't care about legacy anyways. He does care about money, but how much will he get fighting M. Hatton as oppose to an elite boxer people actually know or care about. I didn't even know Ricky had a brother till a year and a half ago. Floyd might as well fight Bobby Pacquiao or Cotto's brother.
I know the the fight isn't official, but how can Floyd fans justify this if it happens. Everyone wants Pac vs. Mayweather, but at least Pac is fighting a top Welterweight in Clottey. Since the megafight won't be made, Floyd should at least give us a decent consolation price like Pac vs. Clottey. We all know the blood test situation, but that's no excuse for Floyd to fight a D-level fighter and actually try and sell us that bull****. Fans can blame Pac all they want for not agreeing to the drug tests, but you can't blame Pac or anyone else if Floyd actually goes through with this joke of a fight.
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