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Floyd Retires, AP Reports!
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has announced his retirement again, the AP reports. The P4P king says he does not have the passion to fight.
Mayweather, the WBC welterweight champ, is 39-0 (25 KOs) was supposed to meet Oscar De La Hoya in a rematch in September.
"This decision was not an easy one for me to make, as boxing is all I have done since I was a child," said Mayweather, in an AP report. "However, these past few years have been extremely difficult for me to find the desire and joy to continue in the sport."
Anyone care to lay a bet on whether this retirement sticks?
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mago:
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oh please, please don't floyd, you're boxing salvation!!
Friday Jun 6, 2008 05:43:36 PM
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Madison:
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This is just a promotional stunt. We'll see him soon
Friday Jun 6, 2008 05:49:34 PM
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Oumboy:
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He's just waiting until the coast is clear in the WW division to come out and play! What a panzie.
Friday Jun 6, 2008 05:55:36 PM
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Madison:
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De la Hoya wants to avenge his loss to PBF. Is it possible that Floyd's retirement announcement is just a ploy to get the Golden Boy to crack open his piggy bank and make him an offer he can refuse?
Friday Jun 6, 2008 05:55:47 PM
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Adrian:
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It will be a rare occurance in boxing if he does stick to this decision. Who knows whats on his mind; Good luck Floyd, thanks for the many great fights..and if you chose to come back, we'll be around to watch you again. Now, lets look forward to Cotto-Margarito.
Friday Jun 6, 2008 06:18:35 PM
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guido:
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mayweather is scared of cotto thats all.
Friday Jun 6, 2008 06:46:05 PM
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Radam G:
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Wow! I was wondering when this story was going to reach the TSS world. As I said, I doubt that there will be a Dela Hoya-Mayweather II in September. Maybe Money May is retiring for real. But either way, forget about Money May ever boxing Big Money O again. Eat your heart out, Joy -- Mayweather Sr. Holla!
Friday Jun 6, 2008 07:18:03 PM
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donputo69:
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lmfao..i wonder why?..just like i said before..he want nothing to do with either cotto or margarito..he had no choice but to fight the winner of that fight when he beats dlh..his legacy will be remember as the guy who duck'd cotto...holla back..
Friday Jun 6, 2008 07:38:14 PM
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$$ FLOYD MAYWEATHER IS THE LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $$:
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Yes. Definitely his retirement is for sure, specially now that he was on the verge on getting another HUGE payday against De la Hoya. A fight in which a lot of people wanted to see. his retorement is definite. I really hope that whatever he does from now on, God blesses him and stick to retirement, which I know he will. 5 different weightclasses and 6 World Titles definitely NOTHING more to prove and his Legacy already well sealed. I hope he gets the respect he deseres for 12 years of an impressive boxing career and his place at the Boxing Hall of Fame becomes a permanent reality. Good luck Floyd, Godspeed and hope you'll always be healthy, wealthy, and respected. FLOYD MAYWEATHER IS THE LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday Jun 6, 2008 07:38:16 PM
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Jerry:
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I hope it's just a falace, because I really LOVE this guy. He's the best boxer in this era, and it will be a shame to have Margarito, or Cotto as the best fighters. None have the TREMENDOUS TALENT this guy has. I hope everything goes well to you Floyd Mayweather, but please COME BACK to boxing. We love you man.
Friday Jun 6, 2008 08:01:29 PM
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Cotto's #1 Fan:
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HE HAD NO CHOICE, HE HAS A FEELING DLH WAS WINNING THIS TIME. BUT MORE IMPORTANT, HE KNOWS COTTO WILL DEFEAT MARGARITO COME JULY 26. HE KNOWS THE BOXING WORLD WAS GOING TO COME DOWN ON HIM TO FIGHT COTTO. HE HAS NO CHOICE, FIGHT COTTO OR RETIRE, SO RETIRE!
Friday Jun 6, 2008 08:11:01 PM
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manboobs the great:
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yeah,, suuuuuuure he is!
Friday Jun 6, 2008 08:31:33 PM
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Erudite:
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I guess this makes the "LB4LB Best" debate a moot point. But I wouldn't bet against him returning to the ring... he's young, there's too much money to be made and he'll miss the limelight.
Friday Jun 6, 2008 08:52:30 PM
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Mike:
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rumor says he's coming to MMA... cus all MMA fighters are pu$$ie$ as he put it a lil bit ago.
Friday Jun 6, 2008 11:08:26 PM
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959 Santa:
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Floyd will unretire after the Cotto Margarito matchup. The winner will call out Floyd.
Saturday Jun 7, 2008 04:36:45 PM
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2009 Reader Of The Year Weighs In On Legacies Of Pacquiao And Mayweather
"Pacquiao has proven....in the ring... time and time again that he is the greatest of this time. He has earned his respect. He begs for nothing. He is a man content with his growth, his family and his achievements. A man the world has now turned it's eyes to behold. Floyd Mayweather is not even close in stature. He may possess the greatest skills but he is not the Face of Boxing today. Google Manny Pacquiao. There are 20 million searches. Google Floyd. There are 6.5 million. Look at the NYTimes, the Wall Street Journal and Time. Count how many words were used these past years to mention Floyd Mayweather. Then count the words still being printed about Manny. And keep counting. As I've said many times, Floyd has been too clever by half. He has short changed his public.....and has out-smarted himself. Manny will fight but a few more times. Enjoy it while you can. He is an all time great pugilist. Floyd, with all of his remarkable skills lack the will to be truly great in the biggest sense of the word. His legacy will look more like Holmes that Ali. He has earned it." ---November is half-way gone, but we don't need to keep counting ballots. It's a landslide. Fe'Roz has won the 2009 Reader of the Year award. His comments add to the website immeasurably, and he epitomizes the thoughtful, respectful, educated fan of pugilism we strive to cater to at TSS. Congrats, Fe'Roz, and please accept my thanks for being the valued member of this community that you are. Sincerely, Editor Mike
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