Floyd is a bit of a mixed bag for me... As soon as I saw him first fight I loved his style and abilities... For me, that is right where it's at.. Being like a sniper with your jab, and in turn never really getting hit.. In my own training I tried to mirror his technique... I still love watching every one of his fights and he is one of the most inspirational fighters to watch in the ring.. Some find him boring as far as entertainment and drama value goes during his bouts, but I love watching his skill 95% of the time..
He's one of my favourite fighters in that respect..
But I just can't stand the guy personally... For someone with such great talent, he could just let that speak for itself, and he'd be a true legend in my book. He's got all the talent to draw in a tonne of money for every fight, and a tonne of fans... The mouth is just completely un-needed in my opinion..
Most people respect humbleness and Floyd just doesn't have that..

I mean, he could be different in person, he could give a lot of money to charity, be good to his fans in person etc and that would earn a lot of respect for me.

So really I have mixed feeling towards the guy... Their is contrasting reasons to like or hate the guy, and that's why so many people have an opinion on him..

I doubt anyone doesn't have respect for what he's acheived inside the ring though. If any other guy had acheived the same victories over the same people, they would be rated as a great champ without a doubt.

But their is more to boxings appeal than JUST who wins or loses fights, and people are entitled and have the freedom to judge whether they like a fighter or not, based on just about anything...

I am very glad a person like Floyd has been a part of boxing and wouldn't want it any other way.. I think he's one of the best fighters around also.. But will never be one of my personal favourites... Would he give a sh!t about that? probably not.. and I wouldn't expect him too..