Chuck D - Fight the Power
Floyd Mayweather entered the ring with a perfect record last night...and when everything was said and done, he left the arena in a flurry of controversy.
Fight Night
Wilt Chamberlain once said 'nobody loves goliath...and when it comes to a certain wealthy, brash, undefeated boxer...I'd say that statement holds true. Money Mayweather will easily enter the boxing hall of fame, however, for as many people that love him...there are twice as many that despise him.
To prove my point, there have been more stories and reports in the aftermath about a sucker punch and verbal battle with Larry Merchant, than recap on how Floyd Mayweather dominated Ortiz from the opening round.
My favorite pugilists of all-time are Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Bernard Hopkins, and Floyd Mayweather. Two of the aforementioned names I've seen, and I think it's important to celebrate an athlete's brilliance before they retire.
Money speaks his mind, and he backs it up...what I admire most about him is his business acumen. His payment from the event yesterday comes from numerous sides, including pay-per-view, and the concession stands.
The man is a boxing genius, and the longer he waits to fight Manny Pacquiao...the more money and fanfare he will command.
Stay tuned.
Words: @axgilbert
Picture: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
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Floyd's talent won't be fully recognized or respected until way after his career due to his attitude UNLESS he fights Paquiao soon. Even though he has dominated all competition with pure skill and talent and without being a dirty fighter (I'm aware that the last fight was contraverial but it was still a legal victory) boxing is a different type of sport. If there is a dispute that someone is better than you you go out there and prove that they aren't by fighting them. The problem with Mayweather continuing to put off fighting Paquiao is that by the time he finally foes fight him Paquiao will be old and then it will leave room for debate.
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