American super star prize fighter Floyd Mayweather turned off a lot of boxing fans when he changed his nickname from Pretty Boy to Money Mayweather. I am too old to be a Pretty Boy,? said Floyd at that time. Floyd Money Mayweather made a lot of money in 2007. In May he faced Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya in the richest boxing event up to date that was followed by December fight with Ricky Hatton where it seemed like the whole United Kingdom came across the pond and landed at the Mecca of Boxing, MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to watch their favorite son, Ricky get knocked out by Floyd.
I do not know the complete demographics of fans that bought both fights via PPV, but I was ringside both times and I have to tell you that I saw very few Mayweather fans in the arena. But the rumor that Money Mayweather doesn?t draw was dispelled when Floyd came out of retirement and faced Juan Manuel Marquez and then Sugar Shane Mosley. A star attraction in both cases Floyd Mayweather dominated both fights and generated huge PPV numbers. Whatever the reason, fans want to see Floyd Mayweather in the squared circle and will pay money for that pleasure. HBO loves to promote Floyd Mayweather because ratings go up when Floyd opens his mouth.
Like magnet sticks to steal Money handle stuck to Floyd who severed ties with Top Rank, a promotional outfit that made him a star. Floyd wanted to make one hundred percent of the revenue as he put it.? When I am out there its Money Mayweather, a human ATM machine,? said Mayweather in a recent interview on HBO:? When I come home I am either dad or just Floyd.? Floyd or dad was recently filmed burning one hundred dollar bills at a night club in times when our country is going through financial difficulties. One might argue that we live in a free country and the man can do what he wants with his money. I just wonder what kind of lesson Floyd, the dad is trying to teach his children by doing that?
?Am I still motivated by the money?? pondered Floyd during five minute interview that HBO titled- Portrait of a fighter:? I think. At first I thought it was the money. Of course, I do want to make a lot of money in the sport. Without money I am still going to be happy. Money don’t make me. I make money.?
If it is not the money, what drives Floyd Mayweather?
?I am happy with my position that I am able to give my mother and my sisters the best life,? continued Mayweather who also takes a lot of pride in giving his children a much better life:? When it’s all said and done that makes me happy.?
Floyd Mayweather is set to make a lot more money on May 5th at his home away from home, MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas when enters the ring to challenge WBA super welterweight champion, Miguel Cotto. Tickets are still available at the MGM Grand Box Office or through Ticketmaster .HBO PPV will air the event live.
?With Mayweather you can’t make no mistakes,? warns undefeated super star:? Because if you make a mistake you must pay. I am a true champion?
