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Why isn't Floyd Mayweather as revered as Michael Jordan?
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:05 pm
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:05 pm
Both arguably faced lower level competition during their careers. Both sustained a level of unbridled success that is very unique in their respective leagues (MJ 6-0 in the PO; Floyd 50-0 overall record). Both are known for their almost manaical work ethic and competitiveness. And both were regarded as somewhat bad people outside of their respective sports (although Floyd had the more egregious offenses with the domestic violence issues). However, I feel like there is an air of reverance that is given to MJ that is not exactly accorded to Floyd. Why isn't Floyd regarded as highly as MJ when it comes to sports icons? Is it because of other boxers like Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson who are still regarded by many as the GOATs?
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Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:09 pm to PhillyFan1994
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Both arguably faced lower level competition during their careers
hook is a little too shinny on this one
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:09 pm to PhillyFan1994
Jordan never faced lower level competition, that’s a false narrative started by LeBoys, so you Jenga’d on your first turn.
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:12 pm to PhillyFan1994
Sad troll is bad.
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:12 pm to PhillyFan1994
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And both were regarded as somewhat bad people outside of their respective sports (although Floyd had the more egregious offenses with the domestic violence issues)
You answered your own question
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:14 pm to PhillyFan1994
You should have went a little more in depth on the MJ vs lower level competition to increase the troll effectiveness. Missed opportunity.
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:16 pm to PhillyFan1994
Mayweather is an a-hole and a horrible person. It sells tickets and garners attention cause everybody wants to see him lose. He smartly plays it up. But he makes nothing off endorsements. You can't put his name on any products. Jordan's name and image sells like crazy still.
Level of competition part is a joke. He won a ton of belts in meaningless divisions. There should be one division under 150lbs..
Level of competition part is a joke. He won a ton of belts in meaningless divisions. There should be one division under 150lbs..
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:19 pm to PhillyFan1994
MJ didn't wait until his competition was 38 to play them.
MJ didn't beat his wife.
MJ landed about as many punches on opponents as Floyd did.
MJ can read.
MJ didn't beat his wife.
MJ landed about as many punches on opponents as Floyd did.
MJ can read.
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:21 pm to Madking
Rent...........wait for it.........FREE
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:22 pm to PhillyFan1994
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Both arguably faced lower level competition during their careers.
Stopped right here.
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:23 pm to PhillyFan1994
LeBron isn’t the GOAT, it’s gonna be okay
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:23 pm to PhillyFan1994
How about the fact that Jordan had one of the most aesthetically pleasing basketball games ever while Floyd was the exact opposite in boxing?
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:29 pm to PhillyFan1994
Watching Floyd box later in his career is like watching paint dry.
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:31 pm to PhillyFan1994
Because it’s boxing
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:31 pm to PhillyFan1994
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Both arguably faced lower level competition during their careers
If you don't mind the constructive criticism, you can't lead off with this and make it too obvious. You can't close with it, either.
It has to be the third or fourth out of, say, six points.
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:40 pm to Bench McElroy
quote:Eh. I guess that really depends on what you like.
Jordan had one of the most aesthetically pleasing basketball games ever while Floyd was the exact opposite in boxing?
Obviously the slugging matches between brawlers are exciting but Floyd's defense and technique in the ring was must see tv imo.
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:44 pm to DownSouthCrawfish
Weight class is probly the biggest reason. No 150lb boxer is gonna outrank the GOAT basketball player. If he were a heavyweight at 50-0 we’re having a different discussion regardless of style.
This post was edited on 4/30/20 at 5:47 pm
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:57 pm to Hamma1122
Because Mayweather is an illiterate wife beating moron that boxes.
Posted on 4/30/20 at 6:01 pm to BuckyCheese
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Because Mayweather is an illiterate wife beating moron that boxes.
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