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  • pk500
    All Star
    • Jul 2002
    • 8062

    #16
    Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

    Originally posted by TheUltimateName
    Who has floyd ducked?
    You're kidding, right?

    Has Mayweather fought Paul Williams? No.

    Did Mayweather ever fight Casamayor at 130 when both were unbeaten? No.

    Did Mayweather fight Cotto at 140 or when Cotto was at his peak after beating Mosley at 147? No.

    Did Mayweather turn down $8 million to fight Margarito in 2006? Yes.

    Any questions?
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    • Artman22
      MVP
      • Jul 2006
      • 4985

      #17
      Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

      Originally posted by pk500
      You're kidding, right?

      Has Mayweather fought Paul Williams? No.

      Did Mayweather ever fight Casamayor at 130 when both were unbeaten? No.

      Did Mayweather fight Cotto at 140 or when Cotto was at his peak after beating Mosley at 147? No.

      Did Mayweather turn down $8 million to fight Margarito in 2006? Yes.

      Any questions?
      Thanks for answering that
      and he's glad he's not fighting pacman...
      NBA2K is the standard of sports games period.

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      • BiggestKJ
        Pro
        • Mar 2003
        • 864

        #18
        Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

        Originally posted by Art1bk
        Thanks for answering that
        and he's glad he's not fighting pacman...

        Amen.

        Right now, when it comes to the P4P king, he has a question mark on his head.

        No one's denying his skillset. Not once did anyone say he doesn't have skills. But how can you say you're the greatest, when you don't even test yourself against the best there is to offer. In any sport, there are those who excel and then there are those who excel against the best. It's the difference between Jordan and McGrady, Montana and Marino,

        Fight Mosley and then man up and fight Pacquiao. You beat both, there will be no doubters. Until then, you can take your 40-0 record and go into a dark corner because you don't even hold a candle to the Ali's, the Jordans, the Gretzky's, the Rice's of this world.

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        • JayBee74
          Hall Of Fame
          • Jul 2002
          • 22989

          #19
          Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

          I'm just a self proclaimed unabashed Floyd Mayweather ***** so take what I say with a grain of salt. he couldn't beat Hearns, leonard, Robinson in their prime at 147

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          • backbreaker
            Banned
            • Jul 2002
            • 3991

            #20
            Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

            Floyd hasn't ducked anyone, people latch onto themes and run with it. I mean really the fighters you listed are not and were not world class fighters except for Paul Williams, all were exposed by lesser fighters than Floyd.

            Again for the right price he would have fought and destroyed all of those fighters you listed except for Paul Williams. Slow plodding along head first fighters get destroyed by Floyd time and time again.

            Your hate blinds your reasoning, you use a term of ducking as if he's scared which is ludicris. I'm literally laughing at your list big bad Cotto oooh, Cassamayor oooh, really? I mean really. Fighters he fought of those guys you listed and they were in their prime and they were supposed to dismantle PBF, because of power and pressure Demarkus Corley, Diego Corrales and several more. He fought a bigger De La Hoya, who wasn't drained into making weight at 147, he fought him at 154. You guys need to stop with the hate and evaluate in the real world without emotion.

            Let's see at first people said he was ducking Pac, he went forward( but many want revisionist history) and place the ducking tag on him. He will not fight Mosley because Mosley has power, he's stronger, and just as fast. So what had to happen to get this fight signed? Floyd's moniker of course "Money" for the right price, this prize fighter will fight. So is it ducking or does the money have to be right? So I attribute him not fighting those lesser fighters to their is no money in those fights and history has proven him right.
            Last edited by backbreaker; 04-30-2010, 07:56 AM.

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            • Money99
              Hall Of Fame
              • Sep 2002
              • 12695

              #21
              Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

              Originally posted by backbreaker
              Floyd hasn't ducked anyone, people latch onto themes and run with it. I mean really the fighters you listed are not and were not world class fighters except for Paul Williams, all were exposed by lesser fighters than Floyd.

              Again for the right price he would have fought and destroyed all of those fighters you listed except for Paul Williams. Slow plodding along head first fighters get destroyed by Floyd time and time again.

              Your hate blinds your reasoning, you use a term of ducking as if he's scared which is ludicris. I'm literally laughing at your list big bad Cotto oooh, Cassamayor oooh, really? I mean really. Fighters he fought of those guys you listed and they were in their prime and they were supposed to dismantle PBF, because of power and pressure Demarkus Corley, Diego Corrales and several more. He fought a bigger De La Hoya, who wasn't drained into making weight at 147, he fought him at 154. You guys need to stop with the hate and evaluate in the real world without emotion.

              Let's see at first people said he was ducking Pac, he went forward( but many want revisionist history) and place the ducking tag on him. He will not fight Mosley because Mosley has power, he's stronger, and just as fast. So what had to happen to get this fight signed? Floyd's moniker of course "Money" for the right price, this prize fighter will fight. So is it ducking or does the money have to be right? So I attribute him not fighting those lesser fighters to their is no money in those fights and history has proven him right.
              Well it looks like Paul Williams is calling out the winner of tomorrow nights fight;



              “The two proclaimed best welterweights in the world fighting Saturday night aren't the best welterweights in the world -- Paul Williams is the best,” declared the ever self-assured Williams (38-1, 27 KOs), who has challenged both of them on multiple occasions.

              “They feared fighting me even when I was a two-time World Welterweight Champion. I'm saying it now loud and clear: ‘After I beat Kermit Cintron on May 8 at the Home Depot Center, I demand the winner get into the ring with me. If not, they better not say they're the best at welterweight!’
              No way in hell PBF will fight him. He knows he would be absolutely and utterly destroyed. It might look like an angry step-dad beating on a defenseless 5-year-old.

              With P.W. coming public he wants his shot, what excuses will Floyd make for not fighting him?
              Oh wait, he already set up his alibi in the latest 24/7 episode. He claims he doesn't fight for legacy, only cash. So he's already given himself an out saying he's not fighting to be the best, only to fatten his wallet.
              I hope some rich oil tycoon throws down a $50M for Floyd to put his his money where his mouth is at.

              But everyone knows loves that '0' in his record and will do everything to protect it. That's why he'd probably turn down 100M to fight P.W. Not only would he lose his flawless record, he'd probably also lose complete control of bodily functions just walking into the ring.

              P.S. Floyd ducked Margarito and Stevie Johnston too.
              Last edited by Money99; 04-30-2010, 08:15 AM.

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              • backbreaker
                Banned
                • Jul 2002
                • 3991

                #22
                Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

                Originally posted by Money99
                Well it looks like Paul Williams is calling out the winner of tomorrow nights fight;





                No way in hell PBF will fight him. He knows he would be absolutely and utterly destroyed. It might look like an angry step-dad beating on a defenseless 5-year-old.

                With P.W. coming public he wants his shot, what excuses will Floyd make for not fighting him?
                Oh wait, he already set up his alibi in the latest 24/7 episode. He claims he doesn't fight for legacy, only cash. So he's already given himself an out saying he's not fighting to be the best, only to fatten his wallet.
                I hope some rich oil tycoon throws down a $50M for Floyd to put his his money where his mouth is at.

                But everyone knows loves that '0' in his record and will do everything to protect it. That's why he'd probably turn down 100M to fight P.W. Not only would he lose his flawless record, he'd probably also lose complete control of bodily functions just walking into the ring.

                P.S. Floyd ducked Margarito and Stevie Johnston too.
                When did opinions become facts? More emotional drivel and ad hominem attacks. Paul Williams is a good fighter, and I'm not going too say PBF can beat him, but you guys use this ducking term as if PBF is scared of these fighters, that's what makes me laugh. You guys claim to be knowledgeable but come off as fans more than anything. Your hate or dis like cloud your judgement.

                I agree with Floyd, you fight for the money, period. All fighters come up trying to better their situation since its inception. Immigrants poured onto these shores from the early settling Ellis Island Irish, living in the 5 points found ways to better themselves through boxing. Promoters don't sign you for your legacy, they sign you for the money they can make. And as a fighter if you don't have the foresight to think about your future and monetary gains for your family, then go ahead and fight for free and have the legacy and the marquee go down in history, that you were a great fighter who fought all comers for free so therefore you had nothing too lose.

                PRIZE FIGHTER.

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                • Money99
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Sep 2002
                  • 12695

                  #23
                  Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

                  Originally posted by backbreaker
                  When did opinions become facts? More emotional drivel and ad hominem attacks. Paul Williams is a good fighter, and I'm not going too say PBF can beat him, but you guys use this ducking term as if PBF is scared of these fighters, that's what makes me laugh. You guys claim to be knowledgeable but come off as fans more than anything. Your hate or dis like cloud your judgement.

                  I agree with Floyd, you fight for the money, period. All fighters come up trying to better their situation since its inception. Immigrants poured onto these shores from the early settling Ellis Island Irish, living in the 5 points found ways to better themselves through boxing. Promoters don't sign you for your legacy, they sign you for the money they can make. And as a fighter if you don't have the foresight to think about your future and monetary gains for your family, then go ahead and fight for free and have the legacy and the marquee go down in history, that you were a great fighter who fought all comers for free so therefore you had nothing too lose.

                  PRIZE FIGHTER.
                  All athletes play/fight for a paycheck.
                  But how many football, hockey or basketball players do you see pouring their heart into a team and for wins?
                  The other night Eric Belanger of the Washington Capitals lost 8 teeth and had to have emergency rootcanals. He returned that very game. That's heart. That's desire. That's a player that plays for a paycheck but also for the love.

                  What's ironic is, I can guarantee Floyd will die broke. So all his posturing about only being a prize fighter and not fighting legacy will be for naught.
                  When he's 45 and begging people for food stamps, he'll have no cash and his 'legacy' will be stained from ducking opponents and taking the easy way out.
                  But hey, maybe he can get a few free happy meals by telling the kid behind the counter that he was undefeated.

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                  • backbreaker
                    Banned
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 3991

                    #24
                    Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

                    Originally posted by Money99
                    All athletes play/fight for a paycheck.
                    But how many football, hockey or basketball players do you see pouring their heart into a team and for wins?
                    The other night Eric Belanger of the Washington Capitals lost 8 teeth and had to have emergency rootcanals. He returned that very game. That's heart. That's desire. That's a player that plays for a paycheck but also for the love.

                    What's ironic is, I can guarantee Floyd will die broke. So all his posturing about only being a prize fighter and not fighting legacy will be for naught.
                    When he's 45 and begging people for food stamps, he'll have no cash and his 'legacy' will be stained from ducking opponents and taking the easy way out.
                    But hey, maybe he can get a few free happy meals by telling the kid behind the counter that he was undefeated.
                    The Hate is strong in here Luke.

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                    • Money99
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • Sep 2002
                      • 12695

                      #25
                      Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

                      Originally posted by backbreaker
                      The Hate is strong in here Luke.
                      So is the Love.

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                      • backbreaker
                        Banned
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 3991

                        #26
                        Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

                        Originally posted by Money99
                        So is the Love.
                        See the other thread too see who I think will win. I'm not emotional about mine, I can't knock a man who's willing to get in the ring and fight. I don't sit on the sidelines talking about someone ducking someoneelse. If he choses not to fight boxer "a" for 2 million, but choses to fight boxer "b" for 10 million. You do the math, is it ducking or a fiscally sound decision.

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                        • JayBee74
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 22989

                          #27
                          Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

                          Originally posted by Money99
                          Well it looks like Paul Williams is calling out the winner of tomorrow nights fight;





                          No way in hell PBF will fight him. He knows he would be absolutely and utterly destroyed. It might look like an angry step-dad beating on a defenseless 5-year-old.

                          With P.W. coming public he wants his shot, what excuses will Floyd make for not fighting him?
                          Oh wait, he already set up his alibi in the latest 24/7 episode. He claims he doesn't fight for legacy, only cash. So he's already given himself an out saying he's not fighting to be the best, only to fatten his wallet.
                          I hope some rich oil tycoon throws down a $50M for Floyd to put his his money where his mouth is at.

                          But everyone knows loves that '0' in his record and will do everything to protect it. That's why he'd probably turn down 100M to fight P.W. Not only would he lose his flawless record, he'd probably also lose complete control of bodily functions just walking into the ring.

                          P.S. Floyd ducked Margarito and Stevie Johnston too.
                          Do you think Floyd would beat Sergio Martinez at 154?

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                          • Money99
                            Hall Of Fame
                            • Sep 2002
                            • 12695

                            #28
                            Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

                            Originally posted by backbreaker
                            See the other thread too see who I think will win. I'm not emotional about mine, I can't knock a man who's willing to get in the ring and fight. I don't sit on the sidelines talking about someone ducking someoneelse. If he choses not to fight boxer "a" for 2 million, but choses to fight boxer "b" for 10 million. You do the math, is it ducking or a fiscally sound decision.
                            That's where our opinions disconnect. I'm not an accountant, I'm a sports fan. And in sports, you always want to see the best compete against one another.

                            Besides, if you're worth $100M what's the difference when $8M is concerned? It's not going to change your lifestyle. You're not going to say "Finally I can afford a 2nd car or buy a home".
                            It's like me saying "If only I had 5 more dollars. Then I'd be financially secure".

                            I love boxing because it's a sport of heart. By refusing to fight the best, you show no heart.
                            Anyone who supports boxers that don't want to fight the best aren't fans of the sport.

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                            • backbreaker
                              Banned
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 3991

                              #29
                              Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

                              Originally posted by Money99
                              That's where our opinions disconnect. I'm not an accountant, I'm a sports fan. And in sports, you always want to see the best compete against one another.

                              Besides, if you're worth $100M what's the difference when $8M is concerned? It's not going to change your lifestyle. You're not going to say "Finally I can afford a 2nd car or buy a home".
                              It's like me saying "If only I had 5 more dollars. Then I'd be financially secure".

                              I love boxing because it's a sport of heart. By refusing to fight the best, you show no heart.
                              Anyone who supports boxers that don't want to fight the best aren't fans of the sport.
                              It's called having sustaining wealth for your children and generations too come. So that your children have opportunities and have a leg up when they become adults. This is the legacy that sustains you, people change their opinions all the time. Revisionist history is always kind to people as oppose to those who were living in those times.

                              I don't know if you have children or not and I see you equate wealth to material things and how many toys you can acquire and those are nice things. But, if you have children and family members to take care of you will understand the those decisions made on the all mighty dollar.

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                              • aholbert32
                                (aka Alberto)
                                • Jul 2002
                                • 33106

                                #30
                                Re: Floyd Mayweather - Jim Rome Interview

                                Originally posted by pk500
                                You're kidding, right?

                                Has Mayweather fought Paul Williams? No.

                                Did Mayweather ever fight Casamayor at 130 when both were unbeaten? No.

                                Did Mayweather fight Cotto at 140 or when Cotto was at his peak after beating Mosley at 147? No.

                                Did Mayweather turn down $8 million to fight Margarito in 2006? Yes.

                                Any questions?

                                I'll play devils advocate here. He never ducked Paul. Paul wasnt a named fighter on Floyd's level when he was at welterweight. It would have been reckless for Floyd to fight Paul when he had no name recognition, no drawing power and would be a ridiculously difficult fight.

                                If I remember right the Casamayor issue was because of promoters and networks. Both had exclusive deals on opposite networks. I could be remembering wrong though.

                                Cotto didnt want to fight Floyd prior to his fight with Judah. Also Cotto was an Arum fighter which made it a difficult fight to make with Floyd's bad history with Arum. Floyd was retired in 2008 so he didnt have the oppurtunity to fight Cotto after his Mosley win. By the time Floyd came back to fight Cotto had already lost to Maragarito.

                                Margarito was another high risk/low reward fight. Plus every fight that Floyd took during that time either made him more money (Oscar/Hatton) or was more prestigious (Baldamir for the Ring Welterweight championship).

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