There has long been a standing rivalry between MMA and boxing fans. MMA fans love to state how boxing is dead and MMA is far superior while boxing fans continue to carry on about how big their purses are while MMA fighters are paid a pittance.
While neither are entirely wrong, the fact that it’s impossible to be fans of both remains the most frustrating thing in combat sports.
Well, it seems as if Floyd Mayweather Sr. has joined the discussion on Twitter, and he had some choice words for Dana White and the sport of MMA. Floyd Mayweather Sr. is the father and former trainer of “Pretty Boy” Floyd and is credited with teaching his son defensive skills, including his patented shoulder roll.
First, Floyd Sr. took aim at MMA. Like many detractors, he focused on the grappling aspect of the sport. It’s one that even the most diehard of fans find boring at times and is the cause for many arguments regarding referee stand ups and cage breaks.
that mma shit be hella gay though and thats just #RealTalk how u gon be puttin yo face on mans dick and tell me it aint gay #MMA#boxing
— Floyd Joy Mayweather (@FloydJoySr) May 11, 2012
Well Mr. Mayweather, I would disagree. I don’t think anyone consciously does anything you said in this tweet. Furthermore, if they did, I’m sure it was a necessary part of their game plan. It’s the new millennium, quit being so close-minded.
After his compelling argument about MMA, Mr. Mayweather turned his attention to UFC president Dana White. Mind you, Dana White said nothing to Mayweather to cause such a reaction.
dana white is a f****t and i would kick his fat ass all the way to the hospital so f*ck him and f*ck you 2. #LoveMyRealFans
— Floyd Joy Mayweather (@FloydJoySr) May 11, 2012
Why the hostility?! It’s clear that Floyd Sr. has some unresolved issues with Dana, but what he’s saying is absolutely insane. Dana White is a fan of boxing and has done nothing to deserve such words from Mayweather. In fact, he congratulated Floyd Jr. on his purse and win this past week.
It should be noted that Floyd Sr. has trained with BJ Penn in the past and even told the former-lightweight champion to not be so aggressive in his fights. Hopefully one day Mayweather can put his differences with MMA behind him and become a fan of the sport. It would be the first step in ending the silly rivalry.
Disclaimer: While these come from an unverified account, it is believed that these are the words of Floyd Mayweather Sr. All curse words in tweets have been edited to keep this post safe for work.
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