Scoop Jackson on Floyd. Decent article....

[mgsooner]

My humble newbie opinion is that the tax issue could play a big part in this. If he fought Pac in November he would have a MASSIVE tax bill for 2010. But he needs to come out and say something, anything, because he is taking a massive PR hit right now. But perhaps he is the unique type of person that truly does not care what anyone thinks about him. I don't think that's true, however, because he seems to be borderline obsessed with his "0" and his legacy.

[fightfan_79]

good article.. I am a ride or die and this is exactly how i'm feeling. even the Roy Jones comparison was spot on.

co-sign on that as well.

[fightfan_79]

My humble newbie opinion is that the tax issue could play a big part in this. If he fought Pac in November he would have a MASSIVE tax bill for 2010. But he needs to come out and say something, anything, because he is taking a massive PR hit right now. But perhaps he is the unique type of person that truly does not care what anyone thinks about him. I don't think that's true, however, because he seems to be borderline obsessed with his "0" and his legacy.

Only question is this then...

"when, in the history of professional sports, has making too much money in a single season, year etc...been a problem to an athlete?"

[mgsooner]

That's a legitimate question. But then again Floyd seems to be especially inept at managing his taxes/finances...

[SuckaPunch]

no, not the tax issue again

don't let reed re-open his tax thread

[AnimalToast]

POW, right in the kisser. Spot on. Nice one.

[fightfan_79]

no, not the tax issue again

don't let reed re-open his tax thread

LMFAO!

Daytime Reed = NSB Mod....Night time Reed = HnR BLock Tax Accountant.

Just playin Reed!

[sunwizard]

Good read. However if Floyd has 5 good reasons why not just come out with one and roll with it. Its all about building the fight and drama. He could easily come out and say I dont want to fight because of x...but he hasnt. he is just being a diva and building the fight. They will fight in May 2011.

[bojangles1987]

I loved it because it is a realistic look by Scoop at Floyd, who he is a huge fan of. He isn't calling Mayweather a coward, he never said anything about no longer being a fan, he just feels like Mayweather is on the verge of letting him down.

I remember an article he wrote after Tarver KOed Roy, the guy is a huge fan, and he legitimately just doesn't want to be that disappointed in a favorite fighter of his again.

[The Nimble Guru]

In the spirit of objectivity: A slightly different take on recent events