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5. He has legions of fans

Reply to Chakab (Reply #3)

Tue Sep 9, 2014, 08:25 PM

Sep 2014

They call themselves "The Money Team", or TMT, who proudly worship his catchphrases like "Hard Work, Dedication" and "Money, Power, Respect".

Granted, many people tune in to see him lose, but he also has many supporters within the boxing community.

My point is that CBS, a major media institution, made a conscious decision to guarantee Mayweather wealth beyond what most NBA, MLB, or NFL athletes will ever make.

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Why is Floyd Mayweather lauded while Ray Rice is banished? [View all] TSIAS Sep 2014 OP

He's not part of a team or a league, for one huge thing. hifiguy Sep 2014 #1

Well, must have been white privilege. cwydro Sep 2014 #2

Lauded? Chakab Sep 2014 #3

He has legions of fans TSIAS Sep 2014 #5

No, he does not have "legions of fans." Chakab Sep 2014 #6

I post on there all the time TSIAS Sep 2014 #7

Not to defend Mayweather, who's a scumbag, habitual woman beater, but Chakab Sep 2014 #4

The worst part of Mayweather's history exboyfil Sep 2014 #8