Depending which side of the fence you are on, you either think Floyd is a crusader or a coward. But, when it’s all said and done, how will Boxing remember Floyd Mayweather Jr? Will he become a pioneer of the sport or its ultimate fraud? Let’s examine further.
Drug Testing Pioneer
If you ask Floyd Jr, he will tell you that his “drug crusade” is on par with the Civil Rights movements by Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr. However, that’s to be expected from him. But there are a few independent sources that are non-affiliated with FMJ or Golden Boy Promotions who think that Floyd deserves credit for his drug crusade.
Victor Conte
“Regardless of his motive, Mayweather does deserve credit for placing the issue of random drug testing in boxing on the table for open discussion. He created a much needed debate that I believe can serve as an opportunity for those with a genuine interest in the sport to help create more effective drug testing policies.” VC, Fanhouse.com
DR. Margaret Goodman (former Nevada State Athletic Commission Medical Advisory Board Chairman and Chief Ringside Physician)
“I am thrilled that Floyd came out with such a strong stance. I have always understood that in order to improve boxing safety, recommendations are only really powerful if they come from other boxers.” Goodman, Fanhouse.com
Christopher Jensen Roseville, CA “Can you take anything Conte says seriously?”
In short, NO. Everyone deserves a second chance but it doesn’t mean that you have to trust them again. I personally have no desire to believe anything Victor Conte says ever again. So, his endorsement of FMJ means very little to me.
The Ultimate Fraud
There’s a long list of grievances toward Floyd Mayweather Jr and at the top of the list is his “ducking” of other opponents. This has caused many critics to label Floyd as a “fraud”. But when it’s all said and done, will Floyd end up being the sports’ biggest fraud ever?
Kelly Roman Sacramento, CA “Can you think of a bigger fraud than Floyd Mayweather Jr?”
I’m sure that there are other examples of boxers who were so-called “frauds”. But, I don’t think you can find one who was more recognized than Floyd Mayweather Jr. It’s not just boxing fans and Floyd critics who think Floyd is a fraud, it’s also other boxers.
Miguel Cotto publicly commented that Floyd has a history of ducking other opponents. George Foreman called Floyd scared and said he ran from De La Hoya in their match. And most recently, Manny even said that Floyd is afraid of him.
Conclusion
In my opinion, I would say Floyd would be remembered more for being a fraud than a pioneer of the sport. If Floyd had a longer history of “drug crusading” then that would heavily weigh in his favor. The fact of the matter is, Floyd didn’t start pushing for these random drug tests until it appeared he would fight Manny Pacquiao.
If Floyd was really concerned with cleaning up the sport, then why wasn’t he on the picket lines when steroids weren’t officially tested until 2001/02? The truth is, Floyd only cares about himself and he has made the publicly clear. How can one be a crusader when all the individual cares about is himself? He’s not fighting for a cause, he’s just fighting for his money, fame, and ego.
When you add up Floyd’s criminal record, giant ego, blatant disrespect for others, lack of concern for the fans, degrading comments toward Manny Pacquiao, ducking other fighters, and constantly being all about the money Floyd falls more in line with a “fraud” and not a “pioneer” or “crusader”.
Source: examiner.com
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