Unbeaten welterweight Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced his retirement again Friday, with boxing’s unofficial pound-for-pound king saying he no longer has the passion necessary to fight.
Mayweather, an Olympic bronze medalist who has won belts in five weight classes, made the abrupt announcement in a letter to select media members Friday. The 31-year-old WBC welterweight champ (39-0, 25 KOs) hasn’t fought since beating Ricky Hatton last December, but was widely expected to take on Oscar De La Hoya in September in a rematch of the richest fight in boxing history.
“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, the son and nephew of three of the sport’s top trainers. “However, these past few years have been extremely difficult for me to find the desire and joy to continue in the sport.”
Mayweather also said he was done fighting after each of his last two bouts, but his letter somberly described the reasons for his decision to “permanently retire from boxing.”
I think boxing is just one of those sports that relies on interest and enthusiasm. In most sports it wouldn't matter, you would still play, but fighting when your heart isn't in it is a guarantee of defeat. He is quitting while he is ahead, as an unbeaten champion. So its all good really.
Trust me, he'll be back if someone calls him out after a fight on live television again..the same way Ricky Hatton did.
All aside, as much as boxing commentators have criticized Mayweather over the years for being arrogant , unprofessional, & picky with who he wants to fight... He is still undefeated and for the most part has destroyed everyone he fought.
I would just LOVE so much to see a Miguel Cotto - Floyd Mayweather fight. Its the only person there I feel that has a real shot against him. (both are undefeated )
It's cool, I shoulda put it here in the first place.
Regardless of what people say or think about him, the man is one of the best fighters the sport has ever seen. With a record of 39 wins, 0 losses, and 25 knock outs, he can talk all the trash he wants, because chances are he is going to back it up in the ring.
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