Floyd vs Shane: Legacy or Money???

[Ninth302]

When I look at Shane and Floyds careers its obvious that Shane wanted the legacy and Floyd wanted the money. That's why Shane moved up to fight in a weight class he had no buisness in (154) especially since those weren't money fights. As good as Forest and Winky were, they weren't fights that put big money in Shanes pockets. So at the end of the day, yes Shane moved up in weight to fight bigger fighters but he LOST, therefore, he did all of that for nothing. Some will say he got respect but respect doesn't put food in his family's mouths. Not to mention that Vernon Forest and Winky Wright were "OKAY" fighters before they fought Shane. Only after fighting Shane did they become "good" fighters. They were not and still aren't A.T.G.s, r.i.p. Vernon Forest, but he was not a GREAT boxer. People tend to pump up peoples achievements after they die but I'm a realist. VF was a GOOD boxer. So in truth, Shane lost to 2 nobodies who got their legacy from beating him.


FMJ only touched 154 once with a victory over boxings ex-cash cow Oscar De La Hoya and walked away with 20+ million. Instead of fighting a good "little-known" mexican fighter Antonio Margarito for 8 mil he chose to fight Baldimir for 8 mil plus ppv revenue which added up to 12 mil in the end and also the WBC welterweight title. Floyd does Cherry pick... He does. He chooses to fight fighters who are popular which would make for a quality ppv fight therefore putting money in his pockets rather than nobodies for chump change . I don't know about you guys but I call that good buisness.

With all of this said, I must say that I would take the money over the legacy. WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

[FLY TY]

shane is now fighting for money, too.

case in point, he could've had a fight w/ PW after margarito, and before williams had been exposed again, instead, he's chosen to sit out over a year, at the age of 38, to wait for the biggest money fight he could get.

i love it how shane is able to fool a lot of you dudes, with nothing more than a wink and a smile.

[And Still]

Tune in May 1st...




It's gonna be a stick-up.

[Boss Don]

Its all about the money first then the legacy comes second these fighters is tryna get paid that's why they fight they not fighting to prove they can beat the other one up that's not what's important people got familys and fighters just wanna make money period

[Thread Stealer]

When I look at Shane and Floyds careers its obvious that Shane wanted the legacy and Floyd wanted the money. That's why Shane moved up to fight in a weight class he had no buisness in (154) especially since those weren't money fights.

Mosley wanted both.

Mosley moved up in weight for the big money fights with DLH. Both 147 and 154. He lost to Forrest twice at 147 and was offered a fight with DLH at 154. They couldn't agree on money, so they both took fights in the meantime. DLH fought Campas and Mosley fought Raul Marquez. Then Mosley and DLH rematched.

As good as Forest and Winky were, they weren't fights that put big money in Shanes pockets. So at the end of the day, yes Shane moved up in weight to fight bigger fighters but he LOST, therefore, he did all of that for nothing. Some will say he got respect but respect doesn't put food in his family's mouths. Not to mention that Vernon Forest and Winky Wright were "OKAY" fighters before they fought Shane. Only after fighting Shane did they become "good" fighters. They were not and still aren't A.T.G.s, r.i.p. Vernon Forest, but he was not a GREAT boxer. People tend to pump up peoples achievements after they die but I'm a realist. VF was a GOOD boxer. So in truth, Shane lost to 2 nobodies who got their legacy from beating him.

Forrest and Wright were always viewed upon as very good fighters who hadn't gotten the opportunities to prove themselves in big fights. Well, Wright sort of did, losing a close decision to Vargas, and then didn't get any big fights until 2004 with Shane.

Money, timing, and luck played a part in Forrest and Winky getting their opportunities. Mosley's opposition post-DLH 1 wasn't that good and HBO wasn't too happy. Antonio Diaz was a solid fighter, better at 140, and Shannon Taylor had a glossy record but was terribly overmatched. After the Adrian Stone fight, Larry Merchant was extremely critical of the mismatch. I don't think HBO wanted another one of those mismatches, and Forrest had a title and an amateur win over Shane to help sell the matchup. I doubt HBO would've put up much money for another mismatch.

After the DLH rematch, Mosley and DLH couldn't agree on a purse split for a third match. Mosley wanted an equal split, or even more, since he had 2 wins over DLH. DLH was the draw, not Mosley, and said no thanks. Shane was then supposed to fight Ricardo Mayorga, but Mayorga lost to Cory Spinks. Then Mosley, much to his credit, signed to fight Winky.

FMJ only touched 154 once with a victory over boxings ex-cash cow Oscar De La Hoya and walked away with 20+ million. Instead of fighting a good "little-known" mexican fighter Antonio Margarito for 8 mil he chose to fight Baldimir for 8 mil plus ppv revenue which added up to 12 mil in the end and also the WBC welterweight title. Floyd does Cherry pick... He does. He chooses to fight fighters who are popular which would make for a quality ppv fight therefore putting money in his pockets rather than nobodies for chump change . I don't know about you guys but I call that good buisness.

With all of this said, I must say that I would take the money over the legacy. WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

I'd care more about money. Boxing provides no 401k plan, many fighters end up exploited, broke, with health problems. Actually, even my job is not dangerous like boxing and money is still the main objective.

Legacy in boxing is nice. How about a legacy to your kids and grandkids to be set for life? That's more important than what a bunch of strangers say about you.