What's Going On With Floyd Mayweather
Undefeated lightweight boxer, Floyd Mayweather,
slammed one of his top supporters, highly rated ESPN sports analyst,
Stephen A. Smith, for stating he should give the fans the fight they
want against fellow pugilist, Manny Paquiao. Many people hold this
view, but Floyd was not amused with Smith stating it.
Manny Paquiao tweeted the video posted above
featuring Smith on Twitter with the words, "Last I checked Freedom
of Speech was still part of the U.S. Bill of Rights. Bravo!"
Ironically, the man considered by most to be the
greatest, not to mention prettiest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali,
tweeted at Mayweather and Paquiao months ago. Ali congratulated
Mayweather on his win in the ring. Ali also complimented Mayweather
and politely stated what we've all been thinking and saying, Floyd
should give fans what they want, a fight against Paquiao.
Mayweather did not respond to Ali's tweet, which was
stunning. Bro, that was Ali. You should have answered him (when Ali
kicks your butt, you'll know - I'm kidding). Paquiao responded to
the tweet and thanked the champ for his kind words.
Floyd Mayweather
I will admit, Smith was hard on Mayweather's rival,
Amir Khan, in the video, who is a good boxer as well and just wants
a shot at the champ. Doesn't everybody! There have also been times
when Smith's co-host Skip Bayless ticked me off talking about my
Miami Heat, but I digress (watch your back, Skip...I'm joking).
It's all covered by free speech. However, to turn on
the ones who support you is not advisable. Something's going on with
Mayweather. He's been lashing out at people a lot lately. Recently,
he slammed the fastest man in the world, sprinter, Usain Bolt, for
no reason. Mayweather was in London, England at a barber shop in
Brixton.
Muhammad Ali
A Jamaican Briton in Britxon asked Mayweather who he
is and he became offended and angry that she did not know. Boxing
fans in Britain know who Mayweather is, but he's not known by
everyone in the United Kingdom. When Mayweather told her who he is,
it still didn't ring a bell.
She informed him that she knows who former
heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is, but she hadn't seen any of
Mayweather's fights. She stated she only watches the big fights. She
also stated she knows who Rihanna, Beyonce and Usain Bolt are. When
she mentioned Bolt, Floyd became enraged and snapped, "Who the f**k
is Usain Bolt."
Usain Bolt
As far as I know, Bolt had nothing against
Mayweather. Bolt even responded to the video on Twitter, trying not
to take Mayweather's diss seriously. However, Mayweather seems to be
angry and troubled in general and lashing out at people this year.
Could it be ex-fiancee, Shantel Jackson, aborting his unborn twins
after lying to him that he stressed her out and caused a
miscarriage [Shantel Jackson Confirms She Is Going To Do A Tell-All About Boxer
Floyd Mayweather Confirming This Site's Previous Claims (Video)]. Jackson is now suing Mayweather, divulging the details
of their tumultuous time together.
Whatever is bothering Mayweather, I hope he gets it
sorted out and finds some peace in his life. Even in the face of
what happened regarding the twins, he has a lot going for himself.
At the end of the day, life's too short to be angry and bitter over
the past. Some things in life we've got to let go and move on, as
difficult as it may be.
