Floyd Mayweather 2015 Fighter of the Year (Sports Illustrated)

[Golden Boi 360]

So, Mayweather: All he did was to prevail over Manny Pacquiao, a true hall of famer, in the most anticipated fight in decades (and the richest of all time), and prevail with such ease that the bout ended up as a true stinker. Part of that was Pacquiao’s fault. He’s not the joyful offensive force he once was. But even had he been, Mayweather’s skill and tactics were such that it probably would have made no difference. That Mayweather, unlike Gonzalez or Canelo or Golovkin, chooses control over offense has been a huge disappointment throughout his career, but it doesn’t change the record. Mayweather followed up his erasure of Pacquiao with another unruffled win in September, over the capable Andre Berto in what Mayweather promised was his last fight. Not the rousing send-off one might have hoped for, but another clear demonstration of his utter superiority.

TBE? Nope, but TB’15 for sure

http://www.si.com/boxing/2015/12/18/...er-of-the-year

[Rath]

a retired fighter of the year, but fighter of the yea nonetheless.

genius floyd fans have something to celebrate now.

few days later they will say move on and let it go about this award guaranteed.

[jaded]

I guess this means he'll be posing nude in SI...wonder if the Bieber will be posing with him?

[Bigg Rigg]

Beat Pacquiao in a half billion dollar fight/sparring session that ended up being a stinker. And then fought Berto to a decision in one of the most laughed at ppv main event fights in recent memory. Fighter of the year for that??? Lol ok.

[The Problem Child]

Right. Lost to an injured Pacquiao and barely survived Berto who made him retire. Fighter Of The Year doe lol.

[.!WAR MIKEY!.]

I think its a tie between Mayweather and Tyson Fury. Both accomplished the exact same thing this year.

[ShoulderRoll]

Nice. Well deserved honor for Floyd.

[-Kev-]

Golovkin or Roman Gonzalez will get it from The Ring or TBRB. They are the favorites right now due to their styles (not really wins). But Mayweather's win over Pacquiao makes him the sole winner and the only winner that should be considered for this award. There should be no runner up. Beating the #1 ranked WW, #3 P4P, FOTD of the 2000s, top 30 ATG is not something writers and panels should just brush off over beating Lemiuex or Viloria. No matter how much they want to criticize Floyd. Hopefully it's unanimous and all publications give it to Floyd but I doubt it. Good on Sports Illustrated.

[MrTambourineMan]

[Slip Stream]

Let the rich and hearty hate begin to flow....