Is Mayweather the most hated boxer of all time?

[BoxingIsGreat]

Yes.

His story had no arc. Ali was 'humbled' (defeated) and had to rise again, which some won fans over and started him down the path of eventually becoming a beloved figure by fans. Same for Lewis, and any other bad boy/villain/heel persona in boxing. When someone wins nonstop in any sport, the fans react negatively because they feel that there must be some anti-competitive reason behind their constant winnings.

Floyd was never taken down a peg, and the fans are forever going to hate him for it.

This. Good post.

[ironmt]

When you talk noise about being TBE, then never fighting a ATG in their prime, it tends to upset folks. Floyd definitely has the skills to have become one of TBE but dared to be truly great. The man has the defense of Whitaker, speed of Leonard, the IQ of Ali/Hopkins, and enough power to keep you honest (see Oscar and Mosely fight, two iron chins). However, all that talk, all those attributes, but his mouth, unfortunately was his greatest weapon.

Excellent post.

[PeterMayday1]

Foooook floyd mayweather xd

[al-Xander]

His fans want to have it both ways.

Hate sells. People pay to see him lose. Thus he's a millionaire.

[alexguiness]

Floyd is not hated on his boxing ability, but he is despised for having the personality of a total kunt.

["red]

I've never seen hate like that for any other fighter.

[omh]

He's just so dam unlovable his dad used him as a human shield when he was little kid and a golddigger aborted his twins.Imagine how de****able he must be for a goldigger to abort that jackpot

[TonyGe]

Max Schmelling might be the most hated fighter ever.

[Larry the boss]

lol..............yep

[Xi_]

Definitely is but thats ok.....he is is still the greatest fighter of this era hands down....pacf@gs cant stand it and i love it.