If Marquez is clearly not as effective at this weight, how much credit......

[Gandalf]

Actually, forget what I was wittering on about in that last couple of sentences. The fight was for 144 pounds whether anyone likes it or not. The fact that there was a financial penalty thrown in possibly at the last minute does not excuse Mayweather whatsover. He has disregarded both Marquez and all boxing fans with what he has done.

It's not only this, but he also cancelled the fight for what many speculate was a bogus injury and now when the fight finally does arrive he doesn't even attempt to make weight. What a man.

[Taeth]

Actually, forget what I was wittering on about in that last couple of sentences. The fight was for 144 pounds whether anyone likes it or not. The fact that there was a financial penalty thrown in possibly at the last minute does not excuse Mayweather whatsover. He has disregarded both Marquez and all boxing fans with what he has done.

It's not only this, but he also cancelled the fight for what many speculate was a bogus injury and now when the fight finally does arrive he doesn't even attempt to make weight. What a man.

He has basically cancelled the fight twice because regardless of how the fight goes or how he fights, this weight issue will loom over it, even if he beats Marquez with speed and skill which I think he will do, him coming in at 146 will make people question him. What would have happened if he drained himself to 144? Probably nothing but who knows for sure? Does it matter if they weigh the same come fight time if Mayweather didn't have to sacrifice making weight to make up for him being naturally a little bigger?

[Gandalf]

Actually, forget what I was wittering on about in that last couple of sentences. The fight was for 144 pounds whether anyone likes it or not. The fact that there was a financial penalty thrown in possibly at the last minute does not excuse Mayweather whatsover. He has disregarded both Marquez and all boxing fans with what he has done.

It's not only this, but he also cancelled the fight for what many speculate was a bogus injury and now when the fight finally does arrive he doesn't even attempt to make weight. What a man.

He has basically cancelled the fight twice because regardless of how the fight goes or how he fights, this weight issue will loom over it, even if he beats Marquez with speed and skill which I think he will do, him coming in at 146 will make people question him. What would have happened if he drained himself to 144? Probably nothing but who knows for sure? Does it matter if they weigh the same come fight time if Mayweather didn't have to sacrifice making weight to make up for him being naturally a little bigger?

There is no doubt that even at 144 Mayweather was likely to win, but it always had that element of "well maybe Marquez will be able to rise to the challenge and make a good fight". But 146 might as well be 147 and Marquez is closer to JWW at 142 and hasn't even fought above 135. You can't help but feel that this is Mayweather rubbing salt into the situation when he really didn't need to at all.

I will be rooting for Marquez and will be delighted if the shock of the decade happens, but Mayweather should be able to box his way through with all the advantages he has now. It doesn't matter how Mayweather wins really, he has harmed himself with this. He talks about deserving to be bigger and wanting respect, but he then goes and pulls a stunt like this. Damn.

[Gandalf]

I'm trolling sites today and found this on another one that dare not be named.
Max Kellerman is talking a lot more sense than usual here talking about the weight issue.

HBO.com: Video Player: Mayweather vs. Marquez: Fight Week: 24/7 Overtime

[Taeth]

I'm trolling sites today and found this on another one that dare not be named.
Max Kellerman is talking a lot more sense than usual here talking about the weight issue.

HBO.com: Video Player: Mayweather vs. Marquez: Fight Week: 24/7 Overtime

Max Kellerman has always been one of the most honest guys out there, he isn't afraid to tell it like it is. He isn't afraid to say his favorite fighter is losing. I can see why people find him annoying, but he is real. While Merchant and Lampley are trying to be poetic, Kellerman tries to say it like it is.

[jamiebhoy]

Mayweather struts about like the farmyrad cockerel, it's the main thing he has gotten down pat........he's a major COCK.

Unlikely perhaps that JMM winds but I am behind him 100% and hope the fucker gets deep sixed.

[Gandalf]

I'm trolling sites today and found this on another one that dare not be named.
Max Kellerman is talking a lot more sense than usual here talking about the weight issue.

HBO.com: Video Player: Mayweather vs. Marquez: Fight Week: 24/7 Overtime

Max Kellerman has always been one of the most honest guys out there, he isn't afraid to tell it like it is. He isn't afraid to say his favorite fighter is losing. I can see why people find him annoying, but he is real. While Merchant and Lampley are trying to be poetic, Kellerman tries to say it like it is.

I was a bit upset with him regarding his comments post Diaz/Malignaggi but here I think he is spot on.