re: judges are on Mayweather's payroll

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I have been a boxing fan for years -- grew up watching guys like Hagler, Hearns, Boom Boom Mancini, Buddy McGirt, Pinklon Thomas, John the Beast Mugabi, Wilbert the Vampire Johnson, etc. I watched last night's fight and scored each round as I saw it. In the end I had it 116-112 in favor of Floyd, and that was being generous to Manny. The only people I see complaining are those who simply don't like Floyd, and those who really wanted Manny to win and are now in denial. The fight wasn't really close, and Floyd won fair and square. Like it not, dodging and "running" are part of the sport of boxing. Stick and move, stick and move. May weathers fights tend to be boring because he isn't a heavy hitter, but instead he has a gameplan and he methodically picks his opponent apart, just like last night. Manny was seldom able to unleash the flurries he's known for, while Floyd jabbed him at will and kept him at bay.

This isn't "Rocky" -- no way was Floyd going to stand toe-to-toe and trade punches. That rarely happens. If you want that, go watch Hagler-Hearns or one of the Holyfield-Bowe wars.

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