In a recent interview, Floyd Mayweather Jr discussed how fighting an older Shane Mosley doesn’t really matter because “age is nothing but a number”. However, less than a week ago, Floyd was “up in arms” over Pacquiao becoming a better fighter after the age of 25 which was a huge reason for Floyd wanting Pacquiao to take blood tests. As usual, confusion has risen over Floyd’s conflicting statements. So, let’s examine further.
Floyd’s comments about Manny Pacquiao on February 5th:
“You don't start off your career as average, and then after you turn 25, become extraordinary.” FMJ on the Jim Rome Show
Floyd’s comments about “The age factor” on February 9th:
“Age is really nothing but a number. Bernard Hopkins can still go in there and perform well at the age of 40. A lot of fighters late in their 30s and early in their 40s and perform well. I look at fighters all the same.” FMJ, BoxingScene.com
“Average Beginning”
Mayweather’s opinion of Pacquiao’s career being only “average” might be skewed a bit. But it’s a contradiction to his recent comments. In his recent interview, Mayweather says he “looks at fighters all the same.” But we can prove that’s not true with Mayweather’s own words. He clearly looks at Pacquiao and thinks that Pacquiao is cheating because Manny became a great fighter after 25 and he was supposedly average before then.What about Shane Mosley and Bernard Hopkins? They both seem to have gotten even better after the age of 35.
Louis Carter Sacramento, CA “Why does Floyd always seem to contradict himself when it comes to Manny Pacquiao?” Louis, I believe because it’s a combination of a few factors. Floyd is jealous of Manny’s success, he’s pissed off that Manny walked away from his demands, and he’s a natural hypocrite. This article is just another example of Floyd’s hypocrisy.
“Shane Mosley and Bernard Hopkins”
So when it comes to Shane and Bernard, “age is nothing but a number”? Yet, this isn’t true with Manny because Floyd is holding onto the magical number of 25. Bernard Hopkins seems to have found the “fountain of youth” yet Mayweather doesn’t think he’s a cheater. In fact, he goes on to praise these guys for fighting well into their late 30’s and early 40’s. So, a guy who is 45 years old and still fighting competitive fights at a high level doesn’t even draw the slightest of PEDs concern from Mayweather Jr?
Janet Bradley Sacramento, CA “Do you think Mayweather Jr is just anti-Pacquiao?” I do think he is anti-Pacquiao. Most people would have more suspicion of a 45 year old, in great shape and still fighting at a higher level, than a fighter who became even better after the age of 25. I think these comments reflect how much Floyd really dislikes Manny Pacquiao.
I’d like to close this article with the following:
Luke 12:1 “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.”
Rick 12:1 “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Mayweathers, which is hypocrisy.”
Source: Examiner.com
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