I lost some respect for Nasim Richardson.

[The Hate Giver]

smh at burner not getting the point. several ownage in this thread & he still doesnt get it.......

[-Lowkey-]

Nasim Richardson = the truth i have great respect for this guy

[Hannibal Barca]

At this point, I'm ashamed to be grouped with those who consider themselves Floyd fans.

You fail to understand the basic concepts of American culture if you fail to understand the meaning and foundations upon which Naazims statements were made. Get it right. He did not claim Floyd was a representation of the African American male in his entirety. He merely stated the obvious, a factual statement supported through every day life in modern day America. Like it or not, when you're placed in front of the camera and your life is being documented as Floyd's is, people are watching. Sadly, it is a harsh reality, but stereotypes exist. White America in particular, watches not only African Americans, but Mexicans, Arabs, and various other minority groups, and what they see is often times what they believe. Whether it's an artist in a music video or Floyd on 24/7, white America see's that and treat it as if it's a representation of each and every individual that belongs to our race. This thought process breeds stereotypes and stereotypes breed prejudice. Which is why Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., a prominent African American scholar, was arrested outside his home because his presence in the suburb he lived in was "su****ious". It's the same reason why a ****** man wearing a turban is a hundred times more likely to be stopped in an air port and questioned about his whereabouts than a white man. Or why Arizona's is looking to pass a law that makes racial profiling legal, as it's a common belief that the majority of Mexican Americans in the southwestern United States are illegally here, which isn't the case. The media pushes these stereotypes, and white America often treats it as gospel.

Wake up people. This isn't anything new.

Btw, I'm a Floyd fan. But just because I'm a fan of a fighter does not mean he can do no wrong. Am I in a position to judge Floyd? No, but that doesn't necessarily mean I have to agree with, or support everything he does. I can be a constant fan of his skill, and not always be a fan of his character. Though it is wrong, believe it or not, often times when people see Floyd, they also see me. And when people see me, if you're An African American, they also see you. Which is why I live my life to break through barriers.

[oside4life]

At this point, I'm ashamed to be grouped with those who consider themselves Floyd fans.

You fail to understand the basic concepts of American culture if you fail to understand the meaning and foundations upon which Naazims statements were made. Get it right. He did not claim Floyd was a representation of the African American male in his entirety. He merely stated the obvious, a factual statement supported through every day life in modern day America. Like it or not, when you're placed in front of the camera and your life is being documented as Floyd's is, people are watching. Sadly, it is a harsh reality, but stereotypes exist. White America in particular, watches not only African Americans, but Mexicans, Arabs, and various other minority groups, and what they see is often times what they believe. Whether it's an artist in a music video or Floyd on 24/7, white America see's that and treat it as if it's a representation of each and every individual that belongs to our race. This thought process breeds stereotypes and stereotypes breed prejudice. Which is why Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., a prominent African American scholar, was arrested outside his home because his presence in the suburb he lived in was "su****ious". It's the same reason why a ****** man wearing a turban is a hundred times more likely to be stopped in an air port and questioned about his whereabouts than a white man. Or why Arizona's is looking to pass a law that makes racial profiling legal, as it's a common belief that the majority of Mexican Americans in the southwestern United States are illegally here, which isn't the case. The media pushes these stereotypes, and white America often treats it as gospel.

Wake up people. This isn't anything new.

Btw, I'm a Floyd fan. But just because I'm a fan of a fighter does not mean he can do no wrong. Am I in a position to judge Floyd? No, but that doesn't necessarily mean I have to agree with, or support everything he does. I can be a constant fan of his skill, and not always be a fan of his character. Though it is wrong, believe it or not, often times when people see Floyd, they also see me. And when people see me, if you're An African American, they also see you. Which is why I live my life to break through barriers.

very well put. Thats what he was trying to prove. Mayweather makes himself look like a fool when he talks about his money and **** and his family saying basically you suck if your broke. Well you know what mayweather family there are people who are broke because of many situations, loss of job, disability etc. etc.. but also some of those broke people might be your fans too and might sc**** the few dollars they have to watch you fight. You should be more gracious of the life that you are living and stop fregin flaunting it because it makes you look like an egotistical ididot.

[PAKYO]

At this point, I'm ashamed to be grouped with those who consider themselves Floyd fans.

You fail to understand the basic concepts of American culture if you fail to understand the meaning and foundations upon which Naazims statements were made. Get it right. He did not claim Floyd was a representation of the African American male in his entirety. He merely stated the obvious, a factual statement supported through every day life in modern day America. Like it or not, when you're placed in front of the camera and your life is being documented as Floyd's is, people are watching. Sadly, it is a harsh reality, but stereotypes exist. White America in particular, watches not only African Americans, but Mexicans, Arabs, and various other minority groups, and what they see is often times what they believe. Whether it's an artist in a music video or Floyd on 24/7, white America see's that and treat it as if it's a representation of each and every individual that belongs to our race. This thought process breeds stereotypes and stereotypes breed prejudice. Which is why Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., a prominent African American scholar, was arrested outside his home because his presence in the suburb he lived in was "su****ious". It's the same reason why a ****** man wearing a turban is a hundred times more likely to be stopped in an air port and questioned about his whereabouts than a white man. Or why Arizona's is looking to pass a law that makes racial profiling legal, as it's a common belief that the majority of Mexican Americans in the southwestern United States are illegally here, which isn't the case. The media pushes these stereotypes, and white America often treats it as gospel.

Wake up people. This isn't anything new.

It's when people who speak like this when i start believing there is hope after all with humanity.

Some people just don't understand that when you are given the chance to at least nullify what some people percieves of what you represent, you should do it and not reinforce the damaging sterotype portrayed by some.

Not many is given the chance to at least reverse that sterotype but a lot of those who did simply ****s it up and what's sadder is there's quite a few here who supports such a bad idea.

[Kulle]

What? He had a good point. Floyd makes human race look bad.

[Hannibal Barca]

What? He had a good point. Floyd makes human race look bad.

No he doesn't.

[Ray*]

At this point, I'm ashamed to be grouped with those who consider themselves Floyd fans.

You fail to understand the basic concepts of American culture if you fail to understand the meaning and foundations upon which Naazims statements were made. Get it right. He did not claim Floyd was a representation of the African American male in his entirety. He merely stated the obvious, a factual statement supported through every day life in modern day America. Like it or not, when you're placed in front of the camera and your life is being documented as Floyd's is, people are watching. Sadly, it is a harsh reality, but stereotypes exist. White America in particular, watches not only African Americans, but Mexicans, Arabs, and various other minority groups, and what they see is often times what they believe. Whether it's an artist in a music video or Floyd on 24/7, white America see's that and treat it as if it's a representation of each and every individual that belongs to our race. This thought process breeds stereotypes and stereotypes breed prejudice. Which is why Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., a prominent African American scholar, was arrested outside his home because his presence in the suburb he lived in was "su****ious". It's the same reason why a ****** man wearing a turban is a hundred times more likely to be stopped in an air port and questioned about his whereabouts than a white man. Or why Arizona's is looking to pass a law that makes racial profiling legal, as it's a common belief that the majority of Mexican Americans in the southwestern United States are illegally here, which isn't the case. The media pushes these stereotypes, and white America often treats it as gospel.

Wake up people. This isn't anything new.

Btw, I'm a Floyd fan. But just because I'm a fan of a fighter does not mean he can do no wrong. Am I in a position to judge Floyd? No, but that doesn't necessarily mean I have to agree with, or support everything he does. I can be a constant fan of his skill, and not always be a fan of his character. Though it is wrong, believe it or not, often times when people see Floyd, they also see me. And when people see me, if you're An African American, they also see you. Which is why I live my life to break through barriers.

Great Post...Green on the way 100%.

[Mr. Philadel]

At this point, I'm ashamed to be grouped with those who consider themselves Floyd fans.

You fail to understand the basic concepts of American culture if you fail to understand the meaning and foundations upon which Naazims statements were made. Get it right. He did not claim Floyd was a representation of the African American male in his entirety. He merely stated the obvious, a factual statement supported through every day life in modern day America. Like it or not, when you're placed in front of the camera and your life is being documented as Floyd's is, people are watching. Sadly, it is a harsh reality, but stereotypes exist. White America in particular, watches not only African Americans, but Mexicans, Arabs, and various other minority groups, and what they see is often times what they believe. Whether it's an artist in a music video or Floyd on 24/7, white America see's that and treat it as if it's a representation of each and every individual that belongs to our race. This thought process breeds stereotypes and stereotypes breed prejudice. Which is why Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., a prominent African American scholar, was arrested outside his home because his presence in the suburb he lived in was "su****ious". It's the same reason why a ****** man wearing a turban is a hundred times more likely to be stopped in an air port and questioned about his whereabouts than a white man. Or why Arizona's is looking to pass a law that makes racial profiling legal, as it's a common belief that the majority of Mexican Americans in the southwestern United States are illegally here, which isn't the case. The media pushes these stereotypes, and white America often treats it as gospel.

Wake up people. This isn't anything new.

Btw, I'm a Floyd fan. But just because I'm a fan of a fighter does not mean he can do no wrong. Am I in a position to judge Floyd? No, but that doesn't necessarily mean I have to agree with, or support everything he does. I can be a constant fan of his skill, and not always be a fan of his character. Though it is wrong, believe it or not, often times when people see Floyd, they also see me. And when people see me, if you're An African American, they also see you. Which is why I live my life to break through barriers.

Excellent post .....green sent!

[Syf]

I don't understand why people can't separate the hype from the substance.

Floyd is one of the best boxers of our time.. all his stuff he says to piss off an opponent, or raise controversy is just his way of selling a fight.

If he acted as gentlemanly, and whatever, as y'all seem to want him to, he wouldn't be as big a pay per view attraction. He wouldn't make as much money. So... You would be like, "oh Floyd is so great" if he fit your little concept of how a fighter should be, but he would have trouble sending his grandchildren to college. If I'm faced with a choice between the fans and my grandchildren, then **** the fans, seriously, its all about my family.

Nice guys finish last..just look at Shane. U gotta be at least a little rough around the edges in this world, because people are waiting to exploit your compassion