


Most of Mayweather's detractors attack him personally considering these cynics do not know Mayweather on an individual level, the criticism is unwarranted. Is the hate warranted? Mayweather can be annoying with his grandiose displays of wealth, but calling someone a "punk" based on a reality TV show is ridiculous. Many also claim that Mayweather, fighting in a talent rich division, is not taking on tough challenges. Mayweather likes to flash his cash and "make it rain" on HBO cameras - fans like to hate him for his pretentious actions. There's no need to hate on the man.Ĥ) Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Boxing's pound for pound king may be the vainest individual in the sports world. Outside of the ring, Taylor is a likeable guy. The man provides exciting fights - what more can you ask for? Although Taylor has gotten the benefit of the doubt in many of his biggest fights, it's not like his opponents were robbed of wins the bouts were close, and the judges simply liked Taylor's energy. Is the hate warranted? Give Jermain a break. Many critics also wish that Taylor, a gifted physical specimen, would do more to reach his full potential. The good luck even frustrated some of the game's top journalists, with our own Steve Kim playing on Taylor's nickname of "Bad Intentions" by dubbing him "Bad Decisions". Why? Because Taylor held on to his title against the aforementioned foes via controversial decisions. 3) Jermain Taylor: Fans of Bernard Hopkins, Winky Wright, and Cory Spinks all don't like Taylor. But Spinks' tactics work: he still finds his way onto Showtime and HBO.

His dancing during his ring entrances and his smack talking leading up to fights are meant to piss people off. Is the hate warranted? Spinks enjoys being a villain. Spinks also ruined his acting credibility during a fake cry job following his victory over Roman Karmarzin in July of 2006. The entire fight world's bashing of him is over the top.Ģ) Cory Spinks: Spinks is the antithesis of a likeable, tough fighter: he enjoys dancing more than he does punching he rarely (if ever) hurts opponents in the ring and his ostentatious, cocky attitude does not sit well with fans drawn to humble fighters. Ruiz is a class act who just happens to be doing his job (boringly) under an international spotlight. Is the hate warranted? No one will deny that Ruiz's fights are about as exciting as watching MTV's "Life of Ryan", but the vile comments Ruiz receives are a bit much.
