I can understand why people hate Floyd the person. He comes off as a spoiled, arrogant, ignorant, obnoxious son of a b!tch. No one likes to see a rich brat running around throwing money around. It just doesn't endear you to the public.

What I can't understand is how self proclaimed boxing fans can hate Floyd the boxer. The guy is a true virtuoso, a throwback. He is, whether his haters want to admit it or not, one of the all time greats. Thats a fact.

Look back in boxing history. How many guys had Floyd's physical gifts (speed, reflexes) combined with boxing skill and knowledge (defense, combination punching, ring generalship, ect), combined with unbreakable determination and discipline. I'll tell you right now, you're list probably won't leave the single digits.

As much as I dont like his personality, in the ring he embodies the sweet science, and with the popularity of mma rising and boxing declining, he's probably one of the last true virtuosos we'll see. Floyd the fighter deserves better than having so called fans a "know it alls" saying he never fought anyone (because thats just stupid).

Enjoy Floyd while he's around because its going to be a long time (if ever) that we see that kind of brilliance in the ring again.