The Mayweather Merchant Spat

[Andre]

So I was wondering, is that the world we live in now? Where you can get in the face of an 80 year old man and tell him he ain't shit and act in such a hostile way?

I was shocked personally. If that had happened in a work setting it's likely the younger guy would be arrested for threatening an old man, and yet it seems on here many people thought it was fair game.

Are today's youth so morally bankrupt as this?

Funny you write that someone else must have thought the same this came up..

[Snakey]

Look mate, respect isnt just given but it is earnt. I dont like Larry Merchant, ive heard him give Kostya Tszyu a hard time who is one of the nicest blokes around. He goes out of his way to try and piss fighters off. Fair enough ask the hard questions but dont make the whole interview a negative tirade. If an 80 yr old man i barely know just starts putting shit on me about something he has never done or wasnt any good at, im sure as hell not gonna stand there and take it. 80 yrs old, 70 yrs old, 40, 30, 20, 16...etc, what ever age, if you want to have a go at somebody expect for them to act accordingly. If my grandfather had a go at me of course im going to bite my tongue, hes my grandfather, he has earnt my respect because hes been one hell of a good bloke.

Being old doesnt entitle you to respect, being old and a good person does. Larry is a cunt, the end.

[Kev]

Look mate, respect isnt just given but it is earnt. I dont like Larry Merchant, ive heard him give Kostya Tszyu a hard time who is one of the nicest blokes around. He goes out of his way to try and piss fighters off. Fair enough ask the hard questions but dont make the whole interview a negative tirade. If an 80 yr old man i barely know just starts putting shit on me about something he has never done or wasnt any good at, im sure as hell not gonna stand there and take it. 80 yrs old, 70 yrs old, 40, 30, 20, 16...etc, what ever age, if you want to have a go at somebody expect for them to act accordingly. If my grandfather had a go at me of course im going to bite my tongue, hes my grandfather, he has earnt my respect because hes been one hell of a good bloke.

Being old doesnt entitle you to respect, being old and a good person does. Larry is a cunt, the end.

Yeah this is the alarming thing I guess. I mean I'm almost 40 and in my day being old did entitle to you respect.

People would no sooner go off on an old person than they would hit a woman.

I just didn't realise society had fallen that far.

I remember when celebrity Big brother was on a few years ago and Sly Stallones mum as on it. Some of the other housemates hated her and I can remember Lisa I'anson openly telling her she thought she was a witch.

I was shocked and appalled, I mean how could you say that to an old woman, let alone the mother of a Hollywood legend. And all because she had to make her a cup of tea.

People today just have no respect for their elders I guess.

The idea that respect is earnt and that it's justifiable to tell an elderly tv institution he's shit live on air is just amazing to me, but it seems it's a pervalent view amongst the young these days.

Sad times imo.

[Snakey]

Look mate, respect isnt just given but it is earnt. I dont like Larry Merchant, ive heard him give Kostya Tszyu a hard time who is one of the nicest blokes around. He goes out of his way to try and piss fighters off. Fair enough ask the hard questions but dont make the whole interview a negative tirade. If an 80 yr old man i barely know just starts putting shit on me about something he has never done or wasnt any good at, im sure as hell not gonna stand there and take it. 80 yrs old, 70 yrs old, 40, 30, 20, 16...etc, what ever age, if you want to have a go at somebody expect for them to act accordingly. If my grandfather had a go at me of course im going to bite my tongue, hes my grandfather, he has earnt my respect because hes been one hell of a good bloke.

Being old doesnt entitle you to respect, being old and a good person does. Larry is a cunt, the end.

Yeah this is the alarming thing I guess. I mean I'm almost 40 and in my day being old did entitle to you respect.

People would no sooner go off on an old person than they would hit a woman.

I just didn't realise society had fallen that far.

I remember when celebrity Big brother was on a few years ago and Sly Stallones mum as on it. Some of the other housemates hated her and I can remember Lisa I'anson openly telling her she thought she was a witch.

I was shocked and appalled, I mean how could you say that to an old woman, let alone the mother of a Hollywood legend. And all because she had to make her a cup of tea.

People today just have no respect for their elders I guess.

The idea that respect is earnt and that it's justifiable to tell an elderly tv institution he's shit live on air is just amazing to me, but it seems it's a pervalent view amongst the young these days.

Sad times imo.

Well having worked in an industry where I primarily the youngest in the company I have learnt that respect is earnt and not just given. If I was to back down to every old guy who gave me shit then I would have to leave my job. I do not get how being old should entitle you to respect to everyone who is younger. Yes you have lived to an old age, but what if this guy was an absolute wanker his whole life, what if he has treated people like shit his whole life....coz ive met old guys like this, does this mean I just bow down and take his shit coz the guy is old? I dont think so. Maybe if we are talking about some teenager, I get your point. But once your an adult I think its up to the person. I will admit right now that I have had some heated arguments with people in there 60's and 70's...did I start it? No but the fact they were being rude meant I could stick up for myself.

[Kev]

Look mate, respect isnt just given but it is earnt. I dont like Larry Merchant, ive heard him give Kostya Tszyu a hard time who is one of the nicest blokes around. He goes out of his way to try and piss fighters off. Fair enough ask the hard questions but dont make the whole interview a negative tirade. If an 80 yr old man i barely know just starts putting shit on me about something he has never done or wasnt any good at, im sure as hell not gonna stand there and take it. 80 yrs old, 70 yrs old, 40, 30, 20, 16...etc, what ever age, if you want to have a go at somebody expect for them to act accordingly. If my grandfather had a go at me of course im going to bite my tongue, hes my grandfather, he has earnt my respect because hes been one hell of a good bloke.

Being old doesnt entitle you to respect, being old and a good person does. Larry is a cunt, the end.

Yeah this is the alarming thing I guess. I mean I'm almost 40 and in my day being old did entitle to you respect.

People would no sooner go off on an old person than they would hit a woman.

I just didn't realise society had fallen that far.

I remember when celebrity Big brother was on a few years ago and Sly Stallones mum as on it. Some of the other housemates hated her and I can remember Lisa I'anson openly telling her she thought she was a witch.

I was shocked and appalled, I mean how could you say that to an old woman, let alone the mother of a Hollywood legend. And all because she had to make her a cup of tea.

People today just have no respect for their elders I guess.

The idea that respect is earnt and that it's justifiable to tell an elderly tv institution he's shit live on air is just amazing to me, but it seems it's a pervalent view amongst the young these days.

Sad times imo.

Well having worked in an industry where I primarily the youngest in the company I have learnt that respect is earnt and not just given. If I was to back down to every old guy who gave me shit then I would have to leave my job. I do not get how being old should entitle you to respect to everyone who is younger. Yes you have lived to an old age, but what if this guy was an absolute wanker his whole life, what if he has treated people like shit his whole life....coz ive met old guys like this, does this mean I just bow down and take his shit coz the guy is old? I dont think so. Maybe if we are talking about some teenager, I get your point. But once your an adult I think its up to the person. I will admit right now that I have had some heated arguments with people in there 60's and 70's...did I start it? No but the fact they were being rude meant I could stick up for myself.

How does backing down equal not telling someone they ain't shit?

Floyd looked like an idiot who couldn't defend himself intelligently and so had to resort back to his hood mentality.

Merchant won that exchange hands down, he totally tooled Floyd who looked like a complete moron.

Talking to an old person like that isn't standing up to them, it's the opposite. Like beating your children or your wife, it's the sign of a weak person who cannot who cannot behave in a civilised way.

[Snakey]

Look mate, respect isnt just given but it is earnt. I dont like Larry Merchant, ive heard him give Kostya Tszyu a hard time who is one of the nicest blokes around. He goes out of his way to try and piss fighters off. Fair enough ask the hard questions but dont make the whole interview a negative tirade. If an 80 yr old man i barely know just starts putting shit on me about something he has never done or wasnt any good at, im sure as hell not gonna stand there and take it. 80 yrs old, 70 yrs old, 40, 30, 20, 16...etc, what ever age, if you want to have a go at somebody expect for them to act accordingly. If my grandfather had a go at me of course im going to bite my tongue, hes my grandfather, he has earnt my respect because hes been one hell of a good bloke.

Being old doesnt entitle you to respect, being old and a good person does. Larry is a cunt, the end.

Yeah this is the alarming thing I guess. I mean I'm almost 40 and in my day being old did entitle to you respect.

People would no sooner go off on an old person than they would hit a woman.

I just didn't realise society had fallen that far.

I remember when celebrity Big brother was on a few years ago and Sly Stallones mum as on it. Some of the other housemates hated her and I can remember Lisa I'anson openly telling her she thought she was a witch.

I was shocked and appalled, I mean how could you say that to an old woman, let alone the mother of a Hollywood legend. And all because she had to make her a cup of tea.

People today just have no respect for their elders I guess.

The idea that respect is earnt and that it's justifiable to tell an elderly tv institution he's shit live on air is just amazing to me, but it seems it's a pervalent view amongst the young these days.

Sad times imo.

Well having worked in an industry where I primarily the youngest in the company I have learnt that respect is earnt and not just given. If I was to back down to every old guy who gave me shit then I would have to leave my job. I do not get how being old should entitle you to respect to everyone who is younger. Yes you have lived to an old age, but what if this guy was an absolute wanker his whole life, what if he has treated people like shit his whole life....coz ive met old guys like this, does this mean I just bow down and take his shit coz the guy is old? I dont think so. Maybe if we are talking about some teenager, I get your point. But once your an adult I think its up to the person. I will admit right now that I have had some heated arguments with people in there 60's and 70's...did I start it? No but the fact they were being rude meant I could stick up for myself.

How does backing down equal not telling someone they ain't shit?

Floyd looked like an idiot who couldn't defend himself intelligently and so had to resort back to his hood mentality.

Merchant won that exchange hands down, he totally tooled Floyd who looked like a complete moron.

Talking to an old person like that isn't standing up to them, it's the opposite. Like beating your children or your wife, it's the sign of a weak person who cannot who cannot behave in a civilised way.

I put it down to karma mate. Larry has made a lot of boxers look like fools on purpose whether they deserved it or not. He got yelled at coz he pissed someone off, go figure.

[Spicoli]

Mayweather don't respect anyone but himself. Pretty clear. He's an asshole with huge skills. No its not to hypa a fight or sell tickets he really is that big of a childish prick. Now sign his check.

[AdamGB]

Seems like it was dawning on Floyd how lamely he ended the fight and he lacked the brains to deal with the embarassement with anything other than a poorly aimed outburst.

[Galaxy]

Floyd felt disrespected! So he was disrespectful back. Larry ain't shit! & Floyd told him so...

Larry ain't Floyd's boss, just another man & if your being disrespectful you better be prepared to get it back.

Age doesn't mean shit, you can't demand respect, you have to earn it & Larry doesn't have Floyds respect.

[AdamGB]

He didn't have to be respectful. You are confusing being overly aggressive with veing disrespectful.

Could he not have stood up for himself without trying to thug a senior citizen? Obviously he realised he lacked the brains to answer what was being asked and come out of it on top.

[Mars_ax]

I have mixed feelings, I like Larry well enough but he can be annoying as hell. Mayweather went a little overboard in the post fight interview, but I can kinda see where he's coming from, end of story.

As for the 'ole fart Merchant being disrespected and/or "abused" by Floyd, boxing is a young man's game, perhaps he shouldn't be sticking his nose where it doesn't belong. BTW, i'm a longtime Mayweather hater, just saying, this kinda shit goes with the territory, if you can't stand the heat, get the fuck outta the kitchen.

[JonesJrMayweather]

I think the whole thing is staged. Since jump, floyd could have went the Sugar Ray Leonard route, nice smile, cereal boxes, and been the nice guy, but his camp figured that being an asshole/clown/villain/ would net him more money. It also in a way keeps him on his toes because most people just tune in because it might be the night that he gets knocked the fuck out, so in knowing that it kinda retards the natural complancency with being on top for so long. The thing with Merchant seems to be a spin off the Ali/Cosell thing. And since floyd did the WWE thing a few years back he seemed to have taken even more of that method and use it to promote his fights. Even Schaffer standing in the ring the other night looked like Vince McMahon. They're thinking "MAN WE'RE GOING ALL RETIRE OFF OF THIS PAC-FLOYD MEGA FIGHT in 2012"... If they charged 60-70 bucks for the Ortiz fight, then FLoyd Pac will be 99.99 and they both will make over 100million... Everything is staged and too bad the fight will actually be the least entertaining of it all, becaue floyd will still win a lopsided UD over PAC....