Tooj 17 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7441343.stm Welterweight Floyd Mayweather Jr has announced his retirement from boxing. Widely considered boxing's best pound-for-pound fighter, the 31-year-old retires unbeaten with a record of 39-0. The American's final bout was in Las Vegas last December when he knocked out Britain's Ricky Hatton to retain his WBC welterweight crown. "This decision was not an easy one for me to make, because boxing is all I have done since I was a child," Mayweather said in a statement. Mayweather was expected to meet Oscar de la Hoya on 20 September in a rematch of their fight in May 2007. But 'Pretty Boy', who has recently performed for World Wrestling Entertainment and appeared on US TV shows, admits he has lost the desire to continue his glittering boxing career. "These past few years have been extremely difficult for me to find the desire and joy to continue in the sport. "I am sorry I have to leave the sport at this time, knowing I still have my God-given abilities to succeed and future multi-million dollar paydays ahead, including the one right around the corner. "But there comes a time when money doesn't matter. I just can't do it anymore. I have found a peace with my decision that I have not felt in a long time." Mayweather won six world boxing championships in five different weight classes. He won a bronze medal in the 1996 Olympics and went on to win world championships at junior lightweight, lightweight, junior welterweight, welterweight and junior middleweight. A total wanker, but then again after the Hatton fight he showed some true class IMO, he got rid of The Pretty Boy if you will. Absolutely brilliant fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 An utterly fantastic fighter, but I'm sure he'll be back, there are very few that are never tempted back into the ring for the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 An utterly fantastic fighter, but I'm sure he'll be back, there are very few that are never tempted back into the ring for the right price. People say his fights can be boring, but if you're a fan of the art, then you can't do anything but admire his defensive technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 An utterly fantastic fighter, but I'm sure he'll be back, there are very few that are never tempted back into the ring for the right price. People say his fights can be boring, but if you're a fan of the art, then you can't do anything but admire his defensive technique. I love his style of boxing, that is exactly what the art of boxing is all about, the ability to hit without being hit, he's the best boxer since Pernell Whitaker, probably even better, he's right up there with both the Sugar Ray's in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 As much as it devastated me seeing Hatton beat by him, Floyd was a different class, as 2joints said he defensive game had to be admired, no embarrassment being beaten by him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigThompers Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Mayweather calls it a day at the beginning of June? Surely a clever wind-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Mayweather calls it a day at the beginning of June? Surely a clever wind-up. Sounds like a ploy for bigging-up De La Hoya Vs Mayweather II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohn 0 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7441343.stm Welterweight Floyd Mayweather Jr has announced his retirement from boxing. Widely considered boxing's best pound-for-pound fighter, the 31-year-old retires unbeaten with a record of 39-0. The American's final bout was in Las Vegas last December when he knocked out Britain's Ricky Hatton to retain his WBC welterweight crown. "This decision was not an easy one for me to make, because boxing is all I have done since I was a child," Mayweather said in a statement. Mayweather was expected to meet Oscar de la Hoya on 20 September in a rematch of their fight in May 2007. But 'Pretty Boy', who has recently performed for World Wrestling Entertainment and appeared on US TV shows, admits he has lost the desire to continue his glittering boxing career. "These past few years have been extremely difficult for me to find the desire and joy to continue in the sport. "I am sorry I have to leave the sport at this time, knowing I still have my God-given abilities to succeed and future multi-million dollar paydays ahead, including the one right around the corner. "But there comes a time when money doesn't matter. I just can't do it anymore. I have found a peace with my decision that I have not felt in a long time." Mayweather won six world boxing championships in five different weight classes. He won a bronze medal in the 1996 Olympics and went on to win world championships at junior lightweight, lightweight, junior welterweight, welterweight and junior middleweight. ' god what a narcissistic faux-spiritual cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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