There is no doubt Floyd "Money" Mayweather has a tremendous amount of talent and charisma. Although he is one of the most popular fighters in this sport.It seems as if his huge ego has pushed many of his boxing fans away.His persona of being "Money" Mayweather has overshadowed his skills as a talented fighter.
Not only is he losing fans with his arrogance.He continues to lose respect as a fighter.We all know that he has an unblemished 40-0 record.The opponents he has defeated Judah,De La Hoya,Hatton,and Marquez,to name a few are all good fighters in their own right.
The reality is Mayweather cherry picking opponents especially the smaller,older,slower ones he can handle with ease,gains him zero respect from the boxing community.Is he more concerned with maintaining his perfect record and making money than challenging top tier fighters?
Mayweather will continue to lose the respect of true boxing fans as long as he continues to evade real threats.The fight everyone has been waiting for Pacquiao vs. Mayweather this would be a true battle of kingship.In order to gain the fans respect you must face the elite.Right now Pacquiao is the elite.
I know that Mayweather's fans may disagree but its not about records its about respect in this sport. Does Mayweather really want to go down in history as an undefeated fighter that feared challenging the best of his era?
When Mayweather retired many boxing fans felt he was the pound for pound king.Many things have changed since he retired including the sergeancy of the boxing warrior Manny Pacquiao.Mayweather should have chosen a caliber fighter,like Pacquiao or Williams,as a come back fight.Choosing a fighter like Marquez for a comeback fight didn't help him reprise his role as the pound for pound king.
Hopefully Marquez was a warm up fight and he is awaiting the outcome of Pacquaio vs.Cotto.Maybe then he will make a decision and challenge Pacquiao.Especially if Pacquiao's fight against Cotto looks better than his fight with Marquez.It doesnt look immediately realistic that we will see Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.
Pacquiao has the respect of fans because he is fearless taking on dangerous opponents.No one is disputing Mayweather's skills as a boxer.Mayweather has so many weapons iron clad defense,incredible speed,and is an excellent counter puncher.He is one of the best in this sport,but he will continue to lose the dignity and respect of boxing fans if he refuses to put his skills to the test against the best.
