Why Floyd just can't get anyone's respect....

[Lion81]

Never seen a fighter get so much disrespect. Both on this board and out on the streets as you talk to fans. Few like him, most hate him.

The reason why (IMO) he never gets respect or his due is because he doesn't *** boxers up, he doesn't get into wars. He's cautious and defensive first. He wins fights like olympians do, by points. Of course, the best defensive boxer I've ever seen, but that all comes at a price. Winning via points and having defense first be the name of your game isn't going to get you fans on your corner...but rather get fans to tune in to see if any boxer can light your ass up...which no one has been able to do. Castillo and Oscar being the only arguable exceptions.

His wins are like Canelo's, not over the top, but enough to get points victories. The difference is Canelo goes to the body and is way more offensively exciting as he pressures and backs fighters up. He gets his points in a different way. When Floyd wins, to me they're clear just not exciting. He doesn't overly engage and safely and in dull fashion gets the W with lost of movement, cover up in a shell, and jabs from a distance and a mild mix of body shots. Example, he clearly beat Pac...but not enough to put it all to sleep, he didn't get in the ring to kick Pacs ass (Pac went in to kick Floyd's ass...just couldn't) so now you have dudes talking about Pac wins the rematch...hence Floyd's inability to win unanimously and convincingly because of his style.

To me, this is why Floyd will never be respected. Failing to engage and carefully waiting out his toughest opponents (Aging Pac) or draining them.

[Mr Giggles]

I will never respect anyone who puts hands on a woman, simple as that.

[M Bison]

Never seen a fighter get so much disrespect. Both on this board and out on the streets as you talk to fans. Few like him, most hate him.

The reason why (IMO) he never gets respect or his due is because he doesn't *** boxers up, he doesn't get into wars. He's cautious and defensive first. He wins fights like olympians do, by points. Of course, the best defensive boxer I've ever seen, but that all comes at a price. Winning via points and having defense first be the name of your game isn't going to get you fans on your corner...but rather get fans to tune in to see if any boxer can light your ass up...which no one has been able to do. Castillo and Oscar being the only arguable exceptions.

His wins are like Canelo's, not over the top, but enough to get points victories. The difference is Canelo goes to the body and is way more offensively exciting as he pressures and backs fighters up. He gets his points in a different way. When Floyd wins, to me they're clear just not exciting. He doesn't overly engage and safely and in dull fashion gets the W with lost of movement, cover up in a shell, and jabs from a distance and a mild mix of body shots. Example, he clearly beat Pac...but not enough to put it all to sleep, he didn't get in the ring to kick Pacs ass (Pac went in to kick Floyd's ass...just couldn't) so now you have dudes talking about Pac wins the rematch...hence Floyd's inability to win unanimously and convincingly because of his style.

To me, this is why Floyd will never be respected. Failing to engage and carefully waiting out his toughest opponents (Aging Pac) or draining them.

Lol, you think his in ring behaviour is what gets him hated? People hate on him because he wants them to hate on him, he does this all the time to try to gather attention because he has done this all his career. Do you really think he cares if someone dislikes him or if he has bootlicker fans like some of the people on here?

The only thing Floyd cares about is making money and for dumb fans buying his merchandise. So if you care that much about him go ahead and buy a TMT hat.

[GrandpaBernard]

It takes an extra dose of mental strength to embrace all the hate

Floyd's bio will read something like this

Loved by few, admired by all

which reads much better than

Liked by everyone

[GrandpaBernard]

Loved by few, admired by all >>> Liked by everyone

[Cigar]

That's mostly true but he also acts like a d**k outside of the ring. And Canelo is pretty boring himself. Who has he KO'd? James Kirkland, Liam Smith??

[IceTrayDaGang]

you cant buy respect!!! respect is earned!

[IceTrayDaGang]

you get what you put in! floyd aint the most likable guy.. and it's his fault.. he painted that bad image upon himself. even after his pro boxing career the man still aint changed lol. i dont feel bad at all. because it's not like he's trying to change.

[HandsofIron]

Why keep making threads like this? Its been answered over and over again.

Here I'll try and keep it short and sweet.

1. Floyd's an ******.

2. Floyd disrespects the sport of boxing by not fighting like a man.

People dont like being ripped off especially when it comes to their entertainment. Folks will not pay 60-75 bones to watch a guy run around in a ring, it's that simple.

Is Floyd a great boxer? Yes but you have to give the people what they want - toe-to-toe action packed fights.

Defensive wizards can put on bad ass fights, it's been proven. Watch Hearns vs Benitez for example.

[IceTrayDaGang]

Never seen a fighter get so much disrespect. Both on this board and out on the streets as you talk to fans. Few like him, most hate him.

The reason why (IMO) he never gets respect or his due is because he doesn't *** boxers up, he doesn't get into wars. He's cautious and defensive first. He wins fights like olympians do, by points. Of course, the best defensive boxer I've ever seen, but that all comes at a price. Winning via points and having defense first be the name of your game isn't going to get you fans on your corner...but rather get fans to tune in to see if any boxer can light your ass up...which no one has been able to do. Castillo and Oscar being the only arguable exceptions.

His wins are like Canelo's, not over the top, but enough to get points victories. The difference is Canelo goes to the body and is way more offensively exciting as he pressures and backs fighters up. He gets his points in a different way. When Floyd wins, to me they're clear just not exciting. He doesn't overly engage and safely and in dull fashion gets the W with lost of movement, cover up in a shell, and jabs from a distance and a mild mix of body shots. Example, he clearly beat Pac...but not enough to put it all to sleep, he didn't get in the ring to kick Pacs ass (Pac went in to kick Floyd's ass...just couldn't) so now you have dudes talking about Pac wins the rematch...hence Floyd's inability to win unanimously and convincingly because of his style.

To me, this is why Floyd will never be respected. Failing to engage and carefully waiting out his toughest opponents (Aging Pac) or draining them.

that has nothing to do with it. floyd's skills can be respected, i respect and acknowledge his skills. it's just how he carries himself.