FightHype.com was on hand earlier today as Floyd Mayweather Jr. held an open workout for the media just weeks before his highly-anticipated showdown with WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley. Always in a talkative mood, Mayweather had a lot to say, particularly about the media, who he feels focuses too much on the negative as opposed to the positive. “I was sitting back, actually, I was in the nail shop getting my manicure and my pedicure, you know, my weekly thing, and I seen entertainment tonight or something, but all the newa that you see is negative,” he commented. “This country is already at war. The main thing about our country is we need to get more positive than negative.” Of course, it didn’t take long for Mayweather to change the topic to himself.
“I don’t worry about nothin’. Like I said before, my main focus always is who I’m facing. A lot of times, you got people that the media creates. Me, it’s hard work and dedication; just beating guys day in and day out. You don’t get to this point by fighting nobody,” the undefeated multi-division champion added, making it clear that the success he’s had thus far in his career is no fluke. “They say Floyd is duckin’ and dodging’; you don’t get ranked pound-for-pound or known as the greatest fighther to ever live by facing nobody! It’s just I make them look like nobody. I make A fighters look like B fighters. It’s not my fault I’m just that good. There’s a difference from being talented and gifted. I’m God gifted!”
It’s clear that Mayweather was in rare form as he worked out for the media in attendance. Love him or hate him, Mayweather never fails to garner attention through the words that he speaks. On May 1, we’ll find out if he can garner more attention with his performance, as Mosley will likely be his toughest challenge thus far.
