Is Mayweather Jr. really worth the PPV mega-bucks he gets for his "fights"?

[Mars_ax]

I honestly don't get it, i'd much rather watch a couple dozen other fighters that aren't even on PPV, then sit though one of Mayweather Jr's snoozefests, much less have to pay money to see him. Jr. fights like once a year, and gets these huge paydays, what's so special about a Mayweather fight, the action in them all seems mediocre to me.

Thoughts?

[JazMerkin]

Well he does the sales so he obviously is. If you don't want to watch him, an easy solution is not to buy his PPVs, I presume no one is forcing you.

It's not like he's earning money for regular HBO appearances, he's generating them through his own PPVs at a 1m+ sales a time.

He has probably the best resume of any active fighter aside from possibly Manny Pacquiao, and he gets in the ring and has to fight (which is what it is). Just like Pacquiao, he can't be held responsible for being so dominant, he's there to win.

[therealremi]

Perhaps so many people buy his PPV hoping that finally he will be humilitated? How would anyone want to miss that?

[JazMerkin]

Perhaps so many people buy his PPV hoping that finally he will be humilitated? How would anyone want to miss that?

Right but they're still paying for his PPVs. Also Mayweather is a big star in the black community, you should see my facebook page when he fights, people with no interest in boxing (particularly women) are all talking about his fight. I can only imagine it is even more so over in the States.

Like I said, as long as he pulls in those numbers, he's worth money he's getting, regardless of why people are tuning in.

[Chino]

I guess there are people who think boxing is all about getting in the middle of the ring and throwing wild punches from beginning to end. Floyd is a master of defense and finess when it comes to style. Seems most people don't like that, that's fine.

[ryanman]

The fights he is in generate a certain number of PPV buys. This in turn correlates to the purse he receives. So yes, he is worth exactly what he receives. Whether he is 'exciting' or not.

[Mar]

Obviously yes since his so called "fans" keep giving it to him. Let's say he isn't should he be a good guy and give back the part he doesn't deserve ? Floyd and any other fighter is worth whatever they can get. They don't rob any of us for our cash. Everyone purchases the ppv's freely. Ask roy jones, t hearns, and vargas how stupid floyd is for asking for ridiculous amounts of cash. Constant threads about a guy not even fighting is part of the reason he gets the money he does. His haters put way more in his pocket than his fans do......just to have them complain about it. If a greeter at wal mart works out a deal where he gets 40 bucks an hour is he wrong for cashing his paychecks or are the people giving it to him the dumb ones ?

[therealremi]

Also Mayweather is a big star in the black community, you should see my facebook page when he fights, people with no interest in boxing (particularly women) are all talking about his fight. I can only imagine it is even more so over in the States.

That's probably due to media hype? There are a few black top P4P fighters that the black communities could cheer for instead.

[jdonaher1]

No not at all. Dude is boring as hell to watch. Talented yes, boring dreadfully yes. Since he also rarely tests himself vs. top flight competition the fight are usually one sided. He's a defensive cutie trying to avoid contact at all costs.

Last 6 fights on PPV:

Mosley - 1st 3 rounds were interesting, then a blowout
JMM - 1st round were interesting, then a blowout
Hatton - Cortez never allowed Ricky into the fight but it was a great KO
Oscar - Boring as hell
Baldomir - Boring as hell
Zab - 1st 4 rounds were interesting, then a blowout

[JazMerkin]

Also Mayweather is a big star in the black community, you should see my facebook page when he fights, people with no interest in boxing (particularly women) are all talking about his fight. I can only imagine it is even more so over in the States.

That's probably due to media hype? There are a few black top P4P fighters that the black communities could cheer for instead.

No, it's because he's good-looking, cocky, incredibly athletic & he wins. I mean you can't tell a community who they should be liking. Shane Mosley had plenty of media hype at one-time, he never won over the black community in the way Floyd or Roy did.

It's like saying all the Mexican fans rooting for Canelo or JCC Jr should root for Humberto Soto or Fernando Montiel instead, they're not going to like who someone else tells them too, they'll go for the person who engages them.

[The Fightfan]

Perhaps so many people buy his PPV hoping that finally he will be humilitated? How would anyone want to miss that?

Yep I am one who does this.

[Master]

Whilst I hate him his skills are undeniable and for those 2 reason he is worth paying for.

[IamInuit]

I honestly don't get it, i'd much rather watch a couple dozen other fighters that aren't even on PPV, then sit though one of Mayweather Jr's snoozefests, much less have to pay money to see him. Jr. fights like once a year, and gets these huge paydays, what's so special about a Mayweather fight, the action in them all seems mediocre to me.

Thoughts?

Was Tyson worthy? 50 dollar ppv's that last a couple of minutes? I guess it all depends what you like about boxing. Their are people out their who actually think a fight is a failure unless their is a ko. I do not share those views. I like the science and pugilistic purity of the sport as much as I like the brutality. I enjoy the Chacon/Limon type fights but equally enjoy the methodical break down and technical boxing wizardry of a Mayweather.

[Mars_ax]

I honestly don't get it, i'd much rather watch a couple dozen other fighters that aren't even on PPV, then sit though one of Mayweather Jr's snoozefests, much less have to pay money to see him. Jr. fights like once a year, and gets these huge paydays, what's so special about a Mayweather fight, the action in them all seems mediocre to me.

Thoughts?

Was Tyson worthy? 50 dollar ppv's that last a couple of minutes? I guess it all depends what you like about boxing. Their are people out their who actually think a fight is a failure unless their is a ko. I do not share those views. I like the science and pugilistic purity of the sport as much as I like the brutality. I enjoy the Chacon/Limon type fights but equally enjoy the methodical break down and technical boxing wizardry of a Mayweather.

A KO is the ultimate in pro prizefighting, especially if it's somewhat unexpected and/or happens between 2 top ranked fighters. Like for example, Martinez's KO of Paul Williams in their 2nd fight, for me, nothing else in boxing beats it. I certainly don't think a fight is a failure without a KO or a brutal beatdown, but this is the hurt business, and frankly I could give a shit less about seeing 10-12 rounds of the "the sweet science", "technical wizardry", or dancing contests, I wanna see a fucking fight.

[C-Lo]

I can understand the general public thinking Floyd's style is "boring" but if you're a TRUE boxing fan, you would appreciate the defensive genius that Floyd displays everytime he's in the ring. I don't like the guy, persona or not. I think he cherry picks his opponents but I know when there's a one of a kind talent and that's why I tune in whenever he fights. So yes, he is worth the money, IMO, when I pay to see him fight.