Floyd Mayweather is adamant combat sports fans have forgotten about a legend of the sport who doesn’t receive the adoration his achievements inside the ring warrant.
In his esteemed career, the American proved himself as an all-time great, utilizing his sublime defensive skills to make a mockery out of the world’s best competitors.
However, it wasn’t just his ability that made him a superstar, but his trash talk on the mic. Mayweather even branded Manny Pacquiao an ‘easy’ fight.
That being said, he was never one to avoid handing out praise when he saw fit, with the warrior once sticking up for a fellow boxing master.
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Floyd Mayweather says Prince Naseem Hamed deserves more respect
With Razzmatazz and awe-inspiring displays under the lights, Prince Naseem Hamed talked the talk and walked to walk, flying to the ring on magic carpets before destroying his opponents with his explosive power and immense shot selection.
The 3x featherweight world champion who was a fantastic practitioner of the sweet science, left a lasting impression on Floyd Mayweather, who’s adamant fans ought to pay more attention to what he did for the sport.
At the post-fight press conference following his victory over Aaron Chalmers, ‘Money’ exclaimed: “Prince Naseem Hamed — he doesn’t get the props he truly deserves. We still speak on a regular basis. Amazing showman, and a lot of people in the UK, forget about it.
“We need to give him his flowers. Unbelievable. One of the best fighters to come from the UK, if not the best.”
Floyd Mayweather reveals the greatest boxer he ever fought
Over the course of his time in boxing, Mayweather went toe-to-toe with some of the best to ever do it.
From Ricky Hatton to Canelo Alvarez, the sporting genius gave the fans so many match-ups they will never forget.
However, of all the legends he traded punches with, one stands out from the pack.
Now, Mayweather has opened up about the best opponent he ever faced.