Quote Originally Posted by sanj16
...will he finally get the respect he deserves as a fighter, or will people come out and say that he caught ODH at the right time but could never do it in his prime, it means nothing because he's ducked Margarito etc.
I can full understand his frustration after the last fight. It seems that no matter what he does people critasize his ability and the fights. Everyone has their own opinion on who he should fight, but he can't fight everyone. Fine he may be arrogant and a loud mouth outside the ring, but as far as his boxing, and more importantly his prep and commitment to fights is concerned, its the sort of thing that should be shown to young boxers.
I only fear is that no matter how he does in this fight, there will always be people willing to find fault.
I think Mayweather is getting the respect he deserves. In some ways, being criticize is being respected. He won't have any haters if he doenst have any fans. Its just that his wins are not that dominating in a sense where fans would be contented. It always make most fans dissapointed when they didnt see a knockout. And if Mayweather isnt getting enough respect, how do you call his spot in the pound for pound list? He is a must around the 1st to the 3rd place. Fans, critics and experts put him there and I suppose you call that respect.