That Max Kellerman

[uptoscratch]

Max did his job. Any problems with the interview are Floyd's doing.

I have to disagree here. Floyd did not make it easy on him, but Max did not do a very good job, and it's obviously because he is either untrained or uninterested in being a journalist. Sarcastically talking over Floyd because he isn't giving you straight answers is not the way to handle a post-fight interview, or any interview, really.

There's a difference between an interview and an interrogation. The interviewer's job is to facilitate the fighter's interaction with the audience. It's nice if he answers your questions directly but if not, you deal with it and try to guide the interview back on track.

Max handles his interviews like he's a cop trying to get a confession out of a guy. Larry Merchant never has to wrestle over the microphone because he gives respect and in turn commands it.

[JonnyFolds]

Max did his job. Any problems with the interview are Floyd's doing.

I have to disagree here. Floyd did not make it easy on him, but Max did not do a very good job, and it's obviously because he is either untrained or uninterested in being a journalist. Sarcastically talking over Floyd because he isn't giving you straight answers is not the way to handle a post-fight interview, or any interview, really.

There's a difference between an interview and an interrogation. The interviewer's job is to facilitate the fighter's interaction with the audience. It's nice if he answers your questions directly but if not, you deal with it and try to guide the interview back on track.

Max handles his interviews like he's a cop trying to get a confession out of a guy. Larry Merchant never has to wrestle over the microphone because he gives respect and in turn commands it.

I specifically remember Floyd and Merchants last interview. I am pretty sure Larry doesn't want to talk face to face with that prick. Mayweather saying, "Larry you never give me credit... <blah blah> This is my time! I just fought my heart out. You are always saying how I never do my job well... When are you going to show me the respect I deserve! You aren't in here fighting!" Typical Floyd being a whiny pansy.

He wouldn't have to demand respect if he gave it.