Mayweather is great, but...

[The Guillotine]

Yes, I acknowledge Mayweather's superior technique and boxing ability, but there has not been one fight in his career where I thought, "Wow, this is one of my favorite fighters."

There have been so many boxing matches that have made me love the sport, the excitement, the passion, the drama, that is in the ring. Even though Mayweather may have a superior boxing ability than others, his performances have lacked the soul that boxing brought to my heart.

Ok, let me get a little psychological here. Maybe I'm biased because I'm not black, or maybe blacks are biased because Mayweather is black, or maybe there is another variable involved, the fact of the matter is CORRELATION IS NOT CAUSATION.

The point is, I love boxing. And even though Mayweather is as gifted as he is, he just doesn't bring the enthusiasm, the spark that made me love this sport. Don't get me wrong, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT HE IS ONE OF THE BEST, and I even give him the edge over Pacquiao (slightly), but he is not one of my favorite fighters.

[Larry the boss]

So basically cause he dominates his opponents to much and doesnt get hit enough?

[BoxingGenius27]

Name some 1 sided fights that are exciting?

You're right. It's not a black or white thing. It's a non-competitive fight thing.

Many people claim Mayweather is boring because there's nothing exciting about watching a one sided butt whoopin.

Except for Manny vs Oscar. But that was only because Oscar was the high favorite.

[Larry the boss]

Floyd should let his opponents hit him more so we can be happy

[The Guillotine]

Granted, Mayweather's fights are one sided because he has been blessed with the speed and reflexes God has given him, but the heart and soul that other boxers have produced throughout the years - which have developed me to love the sport, I have never experienced that enjoyment from a Mayweather fight.

I acknowledge that Mayweather is one of the best, but never was he one of my favorite fighters, and never did he bring the vigor of enthusiasm that boxing brings to my heart.

[Pocket Dogs!]

You should watch Mayweather vs. Augustus. That was a fucking war until Floyd decided to go into another gear and fuck up Emanuel Augustus.

[Larry the boss]

How dare Floyd use defense and not get bloody and busted up............how dare he

[The Guillotine]

Floyd should let his opponents hit him more so we can be happy

It seems like you just talk to just talk, putting no thought into your conversations. I really dislike those kind of shallow people, so try to prove me wrong, boy.

[Larry the boss]

It seems like you just talk to just talk, putting no thought into your conversations. I really dislike those kind of shallow people, so try to prove me wrong, boy.

What would you like Floyd to do to entertain you more???stick his chin out??maybe let his opponent knock him down.will that make you happy??

[i_am_a_champ]

I tend to feel that the people who do not box/very into boxing are the ones who cannot appreciate floyd mayweather.

I was watching the haye V klitchko fight with my cousin and his frends. They called it a boring fight. I quite liked it. Especially how towards the end haye started utilizing a high guard and how wlad started to take away and block hayes overhand right.

My cousins and couldnt pick that up. As the casual boxing fan cant. They look for knock outs , big punches and bloodshed.

I watched the Floyd VS spadafora sparring for the first time the other day. I was impressed from get go. From round begginning of round 1 floyd shows a perfect stance and movement.

The first right hand he threw was magic. Absolute magic. He set it up beautifully. He placed his head into the centre line / direct angle of spadaforas straight left down the pipe for a split second until he sensed hesitation, then let he let the right hand go like a rocket!

His skills and knowledge of the game is ridiculous. His mental game is ridiculous. His mental strength is ridiculous.

Example: hes just been punched in the balls and hit in the back of the head by zab judah. his uncle and his team are involved in a huge scuffle with zab judahs dad and his team inside the ring!

From all that drama and chaos floyd smiles and embraces zab judah and continues to fight in upmost sportsmanship fashion. Say what you want but that kind of composure and mental strength is second to NONE and its what gives floyd a huge advantage over his opponents.

Rocked by Mosley? you betcha. He came out the 2nd round and put a beating on Shane. Instantaneously switched. Mental strength brother, its something he has lots of and its one of the most important aspects of boxing.

Legendary trainer Ray Arcel once asked one of his fighter’s “What is your best weapon?” The fighter replied, “My left hook.” “No”, said Arcel. The fighter thought for a moment and said, “Then my left jab, because it sets up all of my other punches.” Arcel again shook his head no. “Then what?” the fighter asked. Arcel pointed to his head to give the correct answer. “Boxing” he said, “is brains over brawn. I don’t care how much ability you’ve got as a fighter. If you can’t think, your just another bum in the park.”

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