He frequently says that he doesn’t watch much boxing, and as he attempts to spin Broner’s issues in a positive light – “We’re not negative in this gym,” he says – it’s clear that’s true. For all the criticism Mayweather has received throughout his nearly two decades as a pro fighter, his effort and dedication have never been in question. Mayweather has made it clear through the years that Broner needed to take his career more seriously. Not a soul laughed, or found it unusual, when Mayweather said there are fewer distractions in Las Vegas for an athlete who loves to party and surround himself with women than there would be in Cincinnati.īroner, though, came to the desert, to this sizzling gambling haven, to avoid distractions and to coax the talent from himself. “There are fewer distractions here,” Mayweather said.Īdrien Broner has won three bouts since losing to Marcos Maidana in December 2013. Mayweather suggested Broner quit training in his native Cincinnati and work out at the Mayweather Boxing Club, just a short jaunt from the Las Vegas Strip. He has gone into others after having only gone through the motions in training camp. Broner has gone into some fights out of shape and struggled to make weight. “You can’t rush things.”īroner is only 25, and doesn’t have the discipline and determination that marked Mayweather throughout his career. “Things take time in boxing,” Mayweather said. It’s been a long time since Broner has truly looked like a world-class fighter approaching greatness. Taylor was way more competitive with him than expected, and fans booed frequently during his win over Molina Jr. He clearly handled Carlos Molina, though his performance didn’t wow anyone. 14, 2013, before besting Carlos Molina, Emanuel Taylor and John Molina Jr. Broner spoke all manner of trash talk prior to his June 22, 2013, split decision victory over Paulie Malignaggi in Brooklyn, a bout that more than a few long-time boxing observers felt Malignaggi may have won.īroner was beaten decisively by Marcos Maidana on Dec. Mayweather, who scolds one reporter for being negative, is repeatedly asked about why Broner hasn’t looked much like the fighter his talents suggest he should be. He’s going to announce the name of his next opponent himself, on his terms and via his preferred medium. Mayweather is 38 years old, but he loves to be the one to make the big announcement. He fails to suppress a grin as he proceeds to go on at some length about Berto. He won’t say who it will be against and when pressed, suggested that Andre Berto and journeyman Karim Mayfield are the leading contenders. 12 for what he says will be the final bout of his career. He’s already reserved the MGM Grand Garden for Sept. He just talk.The world’s richest athlete – he told Yahoo Sports on Wednesday that he expects to earn “$275, $276 million” once all the receipts are counted from his May 2 win over Manny Pacquiao – is seated on a couch in the Mayweather Boxing Club, speaking to a small group of reporters. “He’s an Instagram fighter, we’re not even worried about him. That’s what he did.” Davis on Ryan Garcia calling him the weakest fighter at the top of lightweight division “Tank did exactly what I asked him to do - turn him, turn him, box him, turn him, make him miss, make him pay. But Cruz is a tough competitor, very, very tough competitor. I mean if you don’t fight in Mexico - but Texas and California is like fighting in Mexico basically. And of course we’re in California - this is Mexico. And if Tank would’ve really lost the fight I would have said he lost. I sell an arena out every time.as far as Cruz with Tank, (Cruz) knows he didn’t win. “I’ve had people jealous of me throughout my whole career before a professional. Mayweather on his thoughts on how Davis-Cruz compares to his past fight against Jose Luis Castillo During the post-fight press conference following Gervonta Davis’ decision win over Isaac Cruz last night, Davis and his promoter react to the win as well as the immediate diss that came from fellow lightweight star Ryan Garcia, who wasn’t exactly impressed by Tank.
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