After much trash talking from Floyd Mayweather Jr. against his fighter Shane Mosley on his history with steroids, Mosley's trainer Nazeem Richardson finally struck back. He's had enough of the senseless blabber coming from the Mayweather camp. So when the steroids issue was again brought up against Mosley in their media conference call as seen on HBO's 24/7 series, Richardson answered back saying, "Shane has never tested positive for anything. He agreed to the test but now every time they bring his name up, you still got to hear about steroids this and steroids that. Okay the man already agreed to your test, what do you want him to do for you now? During this drug testing, I was told that there were no needles involved. I mean needles of any sort. Because people were telling me something about that there was a Lidocaine or something being used to one of the athletes' hands and it's only legal in Las Vegas and it's not legal anywhere else. And like I said, I come from the hood. The only cane I want to hear is Big Daddy Kane. Because we keep talking about guys using this and all natural... If you're taking needles in your hand, it's not all natural." Floyd's adviser Leonard Ellerbe then interjects and tells Richardson that what he heard isn't true. "For the record, Floyd Mayweather doesn't shoot anything in his hands. That's for the record. That was a nasty rumor that was spread out there just because people like to do those kind of things," Ellerbe said. Richardson, who is clearly the most clairvoyant individual among those closest to either camp, finished off the topic by saying, "but this is the problem when people just want to keep running their mouth about the things that actually have nothing to do with boxing. When you bring up stuff about the boxer, talk about the boxer. But if every time you crack your mouth open, you're running your mouth about nonsense from before, then everybody's gonna start asking nonsense about everything." I couldn't have said it any better. First thing's first: That alleged nasty rumor Ellerbe was referring to was actually started by HBO and narrated by Jim Lampley himself a couple of years ago prior to a Mayweather fight. Nobody said anything about it then, so I guess it was no big deal. Point being, Richardson makes perfect sense because if Mayweather truly wants to claim that he is cleaning up the sport, then why did he use a drug that was banned in some states? And the fact that if he truly injected needles in his fists as told by HBO, then how can you consider that being natural? Pain killers numb one's fist thus allowing the fighter to punch harder. That's an unnatural advantage. And on the subject of Mayweather running his mouth about anything and everything outside the sport of boxing, perhaps 'Money' still has his hang-ups from his WWE wrestling stint. Floyd's rants and antics remind me of The Ultimate Warrior and Shawn Michaels' trash talk before a big fight. Yes it's entertaining to some degree, but this is real life son. Maybe Floyd wants to be boxing's version of Ted DiBiase (The Million Dollar Man - google it), but his act has quickly worn thin on many. Don't expect to defile a person's reputation repeatedly as he has done with Mosley and think people will just take it. And what about Manny Pacquiao? Pacquiao did not do anything to instigate the hellish wrath of Mayweather's mouth. The only thing Pacquiao did was become the best fighter in the business and supplanted Floyd after he went on his temporary retirement. Next thing you know, Mayweather is trashing Pacquiao, his country and even digging up things that happened a decade ago in Pacquiao's career to discredit him. Money, may have a lot of green, but the greenest thing about him is his envy. If Floyd has a lot of haters, that's simply because he advocates it. As he himself said it towards the end of episode 2 of their 24/7 series, 'if you're gonna tell me FU, Imma tell you FU too," well, you get what you give Floyd. Author: Dennis "dSource" Guillermo Source: examiner.com
Monday, April 19, 2010
Floyd on injecting painkillers in his fists: Hypocrisy or rumor? Ask HBO
Floyd Mayweather declares himself better than Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson
On the latest episode of 24/7, the focus turned away from the fighters themselves slightly and towards their families and trainers. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his often dysfunctional family was shown in a different light than we are used to seeing them. Roger Mayweather in particular is shown to be a loving father one minute, before ranting incoherently on a conference call the next. He also comments on his upcoming court case in which he is accused of assaulting a female boxer. Shortly before this Floyd declares that he believes himself to be better than Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson. "Yep, I'm better than Muhammed Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson? Yep, I'm better than Sugar Ray Robinson, I would never say there's another fighter better than me" -Floyd Mayweather Jr. This might just be part of his winning attitude and self confidence, but even so it's a big statement to make. It begs the question as to how much of what we see of the Mayweather's is really them and how much they put on for the cameras. Mosley, unlike Mayweather has no persona or use for character acting, and seems entirely focused on the task at hand. Whether this will benefit him when it comes time to fight is a different matter. Playing the straight man makes Mosley seem more genuine, but part of the reason Floyd sells so many pay per views despite an often boring fighting style is because of his trash talking. He does point out though that Mayweather seems to talk more smack when facing an opponent who might be more of a risk to him and his unbeaten record. Or someone the public perceives as a risk anyway. He seems to take this as a good sign that Mayweather is taking him seriously although in all likelihood most of it is being done to drive up the pay per view sales. "I can generate the most, not Oscar de La Hoya, not sh**** Shane, with the nose job, me, classy, clean cut" While Mosley has never been a big seller, Mayweather still has a long way to go to match the $696 million generated by De La Hoya over the course of his career. Classy is a bit of a stretch however you slice it though. Not many fighters would claim to be classy while making fun of another's alleged nose job in the same sentence. Theres only one Floyd Mayweather. Peter, Pittsburgh: "He already compared himself with Martin Luther king and Malcolm X, why not Sugar Ray and Ali? He's living in a world of his own." Ted, Altoona: "Someone better tell Floyd that beating someone who took his name isn't the same as beating the man himself. If Sugar Ray was fighting today Floyd would duck him and them claim he was better anyway, same as he's doing with Pacquiao" Harrison, Pittsburgh: "Floyd is just self confident, he probably doesn't believe all this stuff he says. Its all an act for the cameras" Author: Scott Heritage Source: examiner.com
Saturday, April 17, 2010
What Mayweather doesn't understand about fans
Neither Manny Pacquiao fans from The Philippines nor first generation Americans aren't the only ones that dislike everything to do with Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
The silent majority average white guy has turned on Floyd. This is more often than not they have turned pro - Pacquiao. This is one election I know Pacquiao can win.
It has almost nothing to do with only fighting guys smaller than him as a reason for the distrust in Floyd. Although over this long a period of time it should stand for something. Like a fact.
Everything with Floyd is a big idiotic production nobody wanted to see in the first place and it usually involves police being needed to sort things out.
He can fight, at least when he wants to. But can he fight when he needs to? Castillo twice at 135 weren't really tests. At least the first Castillo shouldn't have been but was only because Floyd was to cocky. Corrales at 130? Not even a challenge. He was headed to jail and took the fight for short money out of desperation. Corrales was almost 10 years ago. A long time for anyone to be on the big stage.
But Mayweather going small with Juan Manual Marquez? I'll wait and see if the 38 year age of Shane Mosley at 147 causes any problems that the 37 year old JM Marquez at lightweight but on fight night 142 couldn't.
Floyd really became socially obnoxious to me during his first retirement. He still needed the attention. But now his behavior is a bad habit and it doesn't seem as if his mentor in Golden Boy has any control over him as they are chasing the buck and Las Vegas favors they almost lost to Dallas if Mayweather vs. Pacquiao actually happened March 13 in Cowboys Stadium.
Incredibly, I'm wagering a minimum 80% of new Pacquiao fans are so because of his personality.
Having a good personality is a very good thing, Floyd. You should try it some day. Cutting off those that only seek the truth usually comes back to nip your backside.
Friday, April 16, 2010
MAYWEATHER-MOSLEY OFFICIALS NAMED
Moments ago officials were named for the May 1, Floyd Mayweather Jr-Shane Mosley mega-fight. Kenny Bayless will be the third man in the ring and judges will be Dave Moretti, Robert Hoyle and Adalaide Byrd. Remember where you heard it first 12:39 PM ET
Floyd Mayweather: NBA Playoff Analysis Who Is Mayweather Picking?
Who R U Picking? That is the question on everyone's minds when it comes to the match-up between Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Sugar Shane Mosley which is set to take place May 1 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and live on HBO Pay-Per-View®. While this mega-fight is fast approaching, the avid sports enthusiast Mayweather is still keeping a close eye on the NBA Playoffs set to kick off this Saturday. The king of the ring took time to share his thoughts on Kobe, King James and second year sensation Kevin Durant.
"Next I would have to say Kevin Durant is amazing as he is so consistent and got his team to the Playoffs in only his second year. Lebron is great too. He has tremendous commercials and is so tough. It is going to be a tight Playoff run for any team and I just wish all the athletes the best. At that level, they are all great athletes."
While Mayweather would not give away his picks, he added:
"I don't bet on boxing or myself but I do bet on basketball and football. It's going to be a tough Playoff series and I am looking forward to making some money on it too."
