Even his worst, sworn enemies would have to admit that, when at his office, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has never given less than his all.
Ditto for the gym, the one exception being the overplayed fluke sparring session when southpaw Paul Spadafora, a big talent who has problems with his social conduct, caught him not in tiptop condition.
If Manny Pacquiao is the salt of the earth Pinoy who was born in an extreme cradle of poverty, then Mayweather is the pepper who adds needed spice to the present day fistic scene.
Has it escaped everyone?s attention that, just as students nationwide are chanting ?no more classes, no more books, no more teacher?s dirty looks? and going on summer vacation, Mayweather is going back to his square ring classroom?
Mayweather comes to my burg, meaning NYC, Tuesday for a press conference to hype his Sept. 17 ring return against surprising Vicious Victor Ortiz.
It will be the usual dog and pony show at the Hudson Theater although I don?t expect that eager journalist Scoop Malinowski will get cursed out by ?Money? in the X-rated manner that an angry Mike Tyson did at the same venue. Avid cyclist Malinowski didn?t even get a chance to pedal to safety when Tyson ripped him verbally?but I digress.
I?d like to pepper Mayweather with some questions and, since this will be a cluster you know what which will prevent much if any one on one dialogue, I thought I?d show my cards right here.
Here?s what I?d like to hear the Unbeaten One talk about? Did you choose Ortiz as your first foe in 16 months because he earned it by getting off the deck twice to whip then Unbeaten One Andre Berto as you watched from a ringside pew at Foxwoods? In other words, did VVO get this gig on the merit system and isn?t it true the fact that he?s a portsider superfluous? How come your connections have not privately if not publicly lobbied the Nevada commission for Olympic style drug testing? Or have they? And why don?t you challenge Pacman to share this drug testing bill in the state for calendar year 2012 with you? In other words, the two top money earners foot the bill for every fighter and save the staggering state some money simultaneously? Who wagers more on NBA games, you or Pacquiao? And who knows more about pro hoops? Would you ever consider a one on one game with Pacman with all the money going to a mutually selected charity? Do you care about how your legacy will suffer if you don?t fight Megamanny no matter whose at fault. This is a ?no fault? matter to fight fans at this point. How come you never really lay the props on your trainer, Uncle Roger? Is it because you don?t want to fan the flame with Pretty Daddy, Floyd Sr. or do you believe Mickey The Dunce could train such a natural talent as yourself? You’ve remarked on how Pinyos adore, support their Idol Pacman. You’ve said all red, white and blue Americans should put do the same for you? Is that just commercial chatter or do you believe it and, if so, why? Advertisement
That?s it, my open book test for Mayweather. If I get one question in, just one asked and answered, I?ll be as happy as if Pippa Middleton threw herself at me.
Despite the age and class difference, I might have a better shot at comely Pippa.
