Quote Originally Posted by Taeth View Post
People would still be complaining if he didn't fight Paul Williams immediatly, or Berto a year or two down the road. People need to realize there will always be prospects. I agree, in that I want Mayweather to fight Cotto, but after ODLH does, and then I would be fine if he walks away from the sport.
Some people would, no doubt. I think he will still fight and beat Cotto. After that he should silence nearly everyone of his critics though. Not sure what this is all about. I've met Floyd a few times, but can't say that I know him at all. I do know some people who still speak to Floyd occasionally, or so they say, I hope I run into one of them and try to get their take on his retirement.

Not sure what this is all about. Maybe it has something to do with his father? David Mayo who writes for the Grand Rapids Press and knows Floyd as well as anyone in the media seems to think it has something to do with Floyd's dis like of Oscar. Maybe he's leaving Oscar scrambling now as payback for the dismissive treatment he received in the past.

Mayweather's retired, but that takes explaining - Mayweather - MLive.com

IMO, if he doesn't fight again and doesn't fight Cotto it leaves a hole in his career to me. This fight has been in the making for a few years. Its not like Cotto is just the next challenger. Cotto is the potential legacy cementing opponent. Floyd's whole career has been leading up to the Cotto fight. It's his destiny to fight and beat Cotto and ride off into the sunset. I think maybe he has grown to hate training and doesn't want to go through it the same anymore. If he knows he doesn't have the heart to go through the crazy training regiment he needs to be ready, maybe he's retiring for the right reasons.