Floyd Mayweather gives big props to Pacquiao, Augustus and Cotto

Floyd Mayweather has praised his opponents Manny Pacquiao, Emmanuel Augustus, and Miguel Cotto earlier than returning to the game on June sixth.

The boxing legend, who gained world titles from super-featherweight to super-welterweight, gave props to a few of the hardest he’s shared a hoop within the sport.

Chatting with the Million Dollaz Price of Sport Podcast, Mayweather advised rapper Gillie Da King that Pacquiao was one of the best fighter he’s traded leather-based reverse.

“The most effective fighter I ever fought most likely was Manny Pacquiao,” said Mayweather. “It’s due to his motion.

“He’s a hell of a fighter, and I can see why he gained so many fights, and I can see why he’s taking place as a Corridor of Famer. It’s simply sure strikes that he makes.”

Augustus and Cotto additionally earned mentions for his or her bouts in 2000 and 2012, respectively.

“The roughest fighter most likely was a man named Emmanuel Augustus. The ‘Drunken Grasp’ was robust. He was simply robust.

“Miguel Cotto was very, very, bodily sturdy,” he added.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER on PACQUIAO

Concerning Pacquiao, Mayweather and right-hand-man Leonard Ellerbe have been anticipating a troublesome combat beforehand.

Throughout the build-up, they stated: “After I went to coaching camp, I labored extraordinarily arduous to win this combat.

“I’m fairly positive Manny did the identical. That’s why that is an intriguing matchup.”

Ellerbe said: “The turning level for the combat being made was when Floyd Mayweather met Manny Pacquiao and seemed him in his eyes and stated ‘I need to combat you.’”

Freddie Roach, the revered coach of Pacquiao, was positive the Filipino Senator may win.

“I feel we will win a choice. We will outpoint him no downside,” stated Roach.

“Manny is unquestionably prepared for this combat. We’ve had an important technique. We’ve truly actually labored on this combat collectively.

“Manny took me into his room many instances to dissect tape on Mayweather and the way he fights in opposition to sure individuals.

“That is the primary time he has ever requested me to observe a movie with him. I appreciated what he confirmed me on the tape, and I feel we’re good for this combat.

“From the primary day this combat was introduced, I’ve seen a distinct perspective in Manny.

“He has actually taken his coaching to a brand new stage. He’s very motivated, and I like what I see on daily basis.”

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