Will Boxing remember Floyd Mayweather Jr as its ‘ultimate fraud’?

[JM1]

he will be remembered as one of the most skilled, if not the most skilled boxer in history. real boxing fans remember boxers possitively. just look around you, people are talking about roy jones not because he used steroids or because got ktfo. we talk about him cause he was a great fighter

[HandSpeed303]

Seriously, the only people who can't see Mayweather's talent and achievements in the sport are either hating his personality, Pac Tards or not real boxing fans.

Also IT IS possible to like and respect both Manny and Floyd.
I like and Respect both and only call situations how i see it.
Yet it seems like in these forums you're only allowed to like one of the other.
I do not get it.

I agree with the bold and underline to the fullest.

On the flip side:

The very same can be said for the ones who turn a blind eye to the things that Pac has done.

Or any other fighter (that folks hate) for that matter.

[HandSpeed303]

Btw, no he is not the biggest fraud...

I don't see him as that anyway.

His career will be pick apart when he is done though...Alot more than he will like, or even think.

[B.U.R.N.E.R]

he will be remembered as one of the most skilled, if not the most skilled boxer in history. real boxing fans remember boxers possitively. just look around you, people are talking about roy jones not because he used steroids or because got ktfo. we talk about him cause he was a great fighter

Surprised to see you admit that. Ive been saying that for years. Good post.

[Mr.Crust]

Will Boxing remember Floyd Mayweather Jr as its ‘ultimate fraud’?
March 1, 6:54 PMSacramento Fight Sports ExaminerRick Rockwell

The Ultimate Fraud

There’s a long list of grievances toward Floyd Mayweather Jr and at the top of the list is his “ducking” of other opponents. This has caused many critics to label Floyd as a “fraud”. But when it’s all said and done, will Floyd end up being the sports’ biggest fraud ever?

Kelly Roman Sacramento, CA “Can you think of a bigger fraud than Floyd Mayweather Jr?”

I’m sure that there are other examples of boxers who were so-called “frauds”. But, I don’t think you can find one who was more recognized than Floyd Mayweather Jr. It’s not just boxing fans and Floyd critics who think Floyd is a fraud, it’s also other boxers.

Miguel Cotto publicly commented that Floyd has a history of ducking other opponents. George Foreman called Floyd scared and said he ran from De La Hoya in their match. And most recently, Manny even said that Floyd is afraid of him.

Conclusion

In my opinion, I would say Floyd would be remembered more for being a fraud than a pioneer of the sport. If Floyd had a longer history of “drug crusading” then that would heavily weigh in his favor. The fact of the matter is, Floyd didn’t start pushing for these random drug tests until it appeared he would fight Manny Pacquiao.

If Floyd was really concerned with cleaning up the sport, then why wasn’t he on the picket lines when steroids weren’t officially tested until 2001/02? The truth is, Floyd only cares about himself and he has made the publicly clear. How can one be a crusader when all the individual cares about is himself? He’s not fighting for a cause, he’s just fighting for his money, fame, and ego.

When you add up Floyd’s criminal record, giant ego, blatant disrespect for others, lack of concern for the fans, degrading comments toward Manny Pacquiao, ducking other fighters, and constantly being all about the money Floyd falls more in line with a “fraud” and not a “pioneer” or “crusader”.

http://www.examiner.com/x-21442-Sacr...ultimate-fraud

Nah,although he is the most toe curlingly tacky bloke to lace on gloves,he was still a great fighter,although nowhere near as good as he or his fans think he is. Floyd will mainly be remembered for the fights he didnt have,rather than the ones he did.

[FeFist]

Nah,although he is the most toe curlingly tacky bloke to lace on gloves,he was still a great fighter,although nowhere near as good as he or his fans think he is. Floyd will mainly be remembered for the fights he didnt have,rather than the ones he did.

Like what? The only fight I can see people saying in the future should have happened is Pacquiao vs Floyd. In that case both of them will get blamed. Seeing as neither of them have retired yet this could very well change.

Other than that, in 10 years time which fighters will people say Floyd should have fought?

[PAC-BOY]

They already think it now....

[Clyde Barrow]

No. He's made decisions that affected his reputation in recent years. But nothing that will see his accomplishments completely dismissed. A lot of people don't like him but PBF's talent is the truth. And if he beats Mosley he'll regain a lot of lost respect.

[Mr.Crust]

Like what? The only fight I can see people saying in the future should have happened is Pacquiao vs Floyd. In that case both of them will get blamed. Seeing as neither of them have retired yet this could very well change.

Other than that, in 10 years time which fighters will people say Floyd should have fought?

Margarito,Tszyu,Cotto,Mosley when he wasnt geriatric,Pacquiao etc etc. He hasnt really done anything for years that doesnt have some sort of asterisk against it. Criminal waste of talent IMO.

[Biolink]

This ****'s getting ghastly old.

Even the Hattonites can actually take off the blinders and concede a little bit