The current trend in boxing has champions prioritizing an undefeated record above all else. This strategy could be seen as a byproduct of the influence of Floyd Mayweather on boxing. Mayweather’s dominance in the ring, coupled with his shrewd business decisions, has shown fighters like Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez, and Danny Garcia a different path to success.
Mayweather’s impact goes beyond his own career. He’s influenced the fight game by demonstrating the value of strategic opponent selection and career management. Still, he managed to go undefeated against skilled boxers like Oscar De La Hoya, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley and even Andre Berto. Now many fighters, even in the current era, strive to remain undefeated and want to land a lucrative fight as soon as possible in their career. However, according to American commentator, Floyd Mayweather himself doesn’t support the ‘Mayweather Effect’.
Floyd Mayweather doesn’t want fighters to follow him
Not that long ago, Floyd Mayweather asked Terence Crawford to give Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis a chance inside the ring. However, a renowned commentator who goes by the name of Showbizz the Adult explained how Mayweather once talked about why he chose the “currency over legacy“. However, as per the commentator, at that time, Mayweather didn’t think that the other boxers would start following him, but when he saw what was happening, he wanted to reinforce the idea of old-school boxing where the fighters took on any formidable challenger regardless of the “currency” the fight would bring.
Showbizz stated, “Floyd Mayweather never meant for the whole boxing world to follow him like that. Floyd Mayweather was just giving an explanation on why he’s moving the way he’s moving. And it helped make him ‘TBE’. The thing about Floyd, he also had integrity. Look at his resume. Amazing. Look at his boxing ability. Amazing. He didn’t expect all these people to be followers and not do exactly what he did.” But now Mayweather had seen the effects of the ‘Floyd Mayweather Effect’ and he didn’t intend it to be that way.
Furthermore, he continued, “You all trying to be like me and you all ain’t like me. Now Floyd is talking that real s**t. We gotta get back to old school. Time to right the wrongs baby.” For that reason, he wants Terence Crawford to give Jaron Ennis a chance since he’s a boxer who deserves a spotlight.
Floyd Mayweather is throwing his weight behind Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis as Terence Crawford’s next opponent. Crawford, struggling to secure a high-profile fight, was initially expected to rematch Errol Spence Jr. However, those plans fell through, leaving Crawford without a dance partner. Mayweather suggests that Crawford take on the rising star Ennis.
This matchup would be a fresh alternative for Crawford and could generate significant anticipation. Mayweather stated, “Somebody’s gotta give ‘Boots’ the opportunity. It’s been difficult for Terence Crawford to get the Spence rematch done, it’s been difficult to get the Canelo fight done, so his other option is to fight ‘Boots’ Ennis.” Currently, he’s the IBF welterweight titlist, and their bout would again allow Crawford to contest for the undisputed title.
It’d definitely be an interesting match, and if Ennis is being backed by Mayweather then it’d turn out to be a treat for the hardcore boxing fans.
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