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  • #51
    Originally posted by The Evil 1-2 View Post
    I'm sick and tired of this fairytale view on legacy vs. money. Yes, I understand how epic it is to be remembered throughout history for your accomplishments. However, at the same time, people have to realize how America has treated its greats. Joe Louis died a broke man. Joe Frazier, with all his glory, leaves at the back of an old and decripid gym. Are any of his fans flocking to his aid and giving him what he so justly deserves?? As much as we hate to admit it, "legacy don't pay bills."
    They chose their profession.

    They spent their money.

    Whos at fault for that?

    They are.

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    • #52
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGXdtu9Gfic

      Mayweather salsa danced on stage for the press tour against DLH. Then wore a somebrero and green, white, and red trunks.

      Mayweather also mocked Hatton's accent in the pre-fight.

      Hopkins stated that a 'white man' would never beat him.

      Pacquiao joked around trying to sport a Scottish accent.

      Who cares? Nobody shredded Mayweather over the antics with DLH. Nobody shed light on Mayweather Sr. calling Pacquiao a ****sexual term in an interview. No bull at all, should Pacquiao agree to testing up until the fight..... the Mayweather's are still going to talk down to Pacquiao except it'll be non stop, before and during the fight.

      At this point, writers like this are just using Mayweather's name to get hits, ridiculous.

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      • #53
        Originally posted by davis828 View Post
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGXdtu9Gfic

        Mayweather salsa danced on stage for the press tour against DLH. Then wore a somebrero and green, white, and red trunks.

        Mayweather also mocked Hatton's accent in the pre-fight.

        Hopkins stated that a 'white man' would never beat him.

        Pacquiao joked around trying to sport a Scottish accent.

        Who cares? Nobody shredded Mayweather over the antics with DLH. Nobody shed light on Mayweather Sr. calling Pacquiao a ****sexual term in an interview. No bull at all, should Pacquiao agree to testing up until the fight..... the Mayweather's are still going to talk down to Pacquiao except it'll be non stop, before and during the fight.

        At this point, writers like this are just using Mayweather's name to get hits, ridiculous.
        Its very simple. Those antics are part of the show which everyone knows about, and whats really going on. Its within a realm which thats an exception in boxing. Is it right, or is it hypocritical? Sure, 100%, but thats just the way it is.

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        • #54
          Floyd does not care about legacy. That's all bs. He has learned the golden rule of fame...that he did. You guys wouldn't understand.

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          • #55
            dont forget what happened to mike tyson.....Tyson, at the summit of his popularity had more money than legacy....

            Originally posted by The Evil 1-2 View Post
            I'm sick and tired of this fairytale view on legacy vs. money. Yes, I understand how epic it is to be remembered throughout history for your accomplishments. However, at the same time, people have to realize how America has treated its greats. Joe Louis died a broke man. Joe Frazier, with all his glory, leaves at the back of an old and decripid gym. Are any of his fans flocking to his aid and giving him what he so justly deserves?? As much as we hate to admit it, "legacy don't pay bills."

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            • #56
              floid mayweather had the chance to fight pacquiao and now margarito is doing the work for him he can sit there and watch his payday go away in smoke cause pacquiao has a big wining chance..he was too scared to fight little pac ,so why is averybody writing about a coward please let him be mad... he messed up by liying to the fans..let him be a coward..the media needs to realized that...

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              • #57
                I just love it when people try to compare what floyd said to true racist individuals. Since those who don't understand the meaning behind trash talking let me give you a quick class. All the statements floyd said about the large head pacroid was plain & simple "trash talking". Sure it hurt those who's feelings are sensitive like little girls. We do live in a country where freedom of speech is protected. I don't care what a man, woman or child calls me because it’s only words. But if one puts his or her hands on me than that’s an a** kicking they will surely get. In short, quit crying like a bunch of b**@hes over what a grown man says. Like floyd or not he can say whatever he likes and is protected by law. As long as he uses fist in the ring he shouldn't have to apologize to no one or no race of people that have been trash talking him for years.

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                • #58
                  There's no need for a fight with PBF, Manny has won

                  In 3 years, Hall of Fame inductee and undefeated or not, Floyd will be an afterthought, Manny won't be. Bet.

                  A fight doesn't need to happen, Manny has won and continues to win: Nike Billboards, Sony endorsements, etc., not to mention the political seat in the PI. He's the darling of the sports world and his likability extends well beyond his own nation and has transcended sports. He's large and has reached a pinnacle Floyd won't reach, no matter what happens from this point on, 41-1, 42-0, 50-0, it doesn't matter. Manny isn't interested in playing 'big bank take little bank'. Floyd likes to point out that his fight paydays are more than Manny's (they are). Floyd incorrectly thinks the paydays are what quantifies him, maybe because in all other aspects, he's pretty much teetering on irrelevancy. But that's what makes Manny richer than Floyd, he doesn't measure wealth in that way. His wealth has funded hospitals, clinics, schools, roads and infrastructure in his homeland. Floyd's paydays have gone back to the IRS and have purchased some nice ***elry, rides and timepieces. A testament of a shallow person that lacks any substance, despite what his bank account says.

                  As far as the classless video rant. Yes it proves racism without a doubt. Swap out "Black" for "Yellow" Chump and let the words come from Manny. A reaction from Jesse J & Al S would be immediate. Chalk it up to trash talking if you want, but there's not a fight on the docket to promote. All in the name of fun or saying that Floyd is only saying what others have said or felt doesn't make it right or any less hateful. The picture he painted was ugly and hurtful. It demonstrates in addition to the ugly, jealous soul of Floyd, the ignorance he has of other cultures by grouping everyone together when attacking. No, 'Sushi' isn't part of Filipino cuisine, and using 'yellow' as an attempt to 'slam' Pacific Islanders demonstrates the "they're all the same mentality". When Fuzzy Zoeller made comments regarding Tiger not cooking fried chicken & collard greens, he was reprimanded and lambasted by civil rights groups. Same with Dr. Laura, Michael Richards, Mel Gibson, et al for their outbursts, as they all should have been. Al Sharpton was there Johnny on the spot. Not in this instance. I wonder why?

                  The lack of response from Al, Jesse, the NAACP and other organizations that claim they exist and act on behalf of **********, in their inaction, has done nothing but bring to light their double standards. This is even more bothersome than the video rant itself. From Floyd, something demonstrating his lack of intelligence and character is expected. From groups like the NAACP and leaders that claim to be interested in racial equality, the silence speaks volumes. What frauds. It's harder to look at these individuals or organizations as legitimate if their standards of behavior only apply to some. Exposed.

                  Equally as disturbing are the comments coming from Filipinos that claim to be bothered by racism. Do you really not see the hypocrisy here? Why stoop? Those calling names based on race or stereotypes, really don't have a leg to stand on when claiming you've been wronged by the racist depiction of our culture that came from FMJ. As a mestiza, I know the culture well enough to know your deep religious convictions and how devout you are. Does your God say one group is placed above another? Sense of pride in one's culture is separate from believing your race is superior to another, regardless of whether you've felt attacked or not. Take a cue from Manny, who you're supposedly incensed about. Remain classy and gracious and don't dignify FMJ's tirade with comments just as hateful/idiotic.

                  Instead, let the NAACP and the like expose themselves for the double standards they maintain. You can call for Floyd's sponsors to stop endorsing him, but as you've seen AT&T & Reebok have indicated they haven't backed him for years. He has no endorsers, save, Philthy Rich - and..I wouldn't say they're world renowned. Let Floyd's fame, fortune and legacy dwindle as they undoubtedly will as he remains rooted in the superficial, he is reaping what his jealous self has sowed. Point blank, he's beyond his peak and will never attain the level Manny has reached and will reach. That could in itself be more punishment than anyone else could inflict. Manny's won, and the fight didn't even happen.
                  Last edited by msmixed1; 09-09-2010, 02:37 PM. Reason: typos

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