By Babatis Banda: It is almost certain that the star is losing its sparkle. This young man is not known for brutally knocking out his opponents, he is not known for brutal strength and punching power and neither is he known for being a hero or role model, but a pure intelligent ring master. My belief is that Floyd, like any other aging fighter is losing the edge. Time does not wait for anybody and Floyd is soon to realize that he cannot remain in top form for ever.
The Floyd of yester year is certainly a different Floyd. He was hungry for success and as cocky as they can be. The difference was that he was cocky, and he backed up his cockiness with performance. People ought to realize that Floyd had to make a face for himself, by choosing to be the villain. Imagine a humble and timid Floyd……he would not have drawn enough following to catapult him into the best Pound for pound king he was for years until he went into self-imposed retirement.
The story now is different, Floyd has clearly made the most money in as few fights as can be imagined. He has become a successful business man and in short, a very wealthy young man. He is used to calling the shots and has always loved to be at the centre of attention. He is no longer the hungry fighter, he no longer sees risk as the way to the top….he was there and he did arrive. He is no longer driven by the hunger for success and is in the stage were attention is more important to him…recognition and power is what a young man in his situation is hungry for. For now, I see Floyd pre-occupied with seeking attention that shifted to Pacquiao back to himself, than really the love of the spot. If anything, I don’t think Floyd would fight Pacman for the money, but just for the glory. He would want to prove that he reigns supreme in the sport and that all must bow down to the king.
Whatever drives Floyd, he needs to be weary of time, and he clearly is not as busy in the ring as he once was. He has lost some of his footing too and even some of his reflexes. If Floyd waits any longer to get into the ring again, we may witness the sad ending of a dying star in one Floyd Mayweather Jnr. I do acknowledge though, that if he is at the best of his game…no body and I mean no body can beat him at the sacred dance in the squared circle.
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