The night Floyd Mayweather “proved he was The Best Ever”

Naoki Fukuda

Floyd Mayweather turned “The Greatest Ever” on Could 2nd of 2015 because the five-weight undefeated boxing champion defeated Manny Pacquiao.

That’s the view of long-time right-hand man Leonard Ellerbe, who even predicted it might occur earlier than they fought over six years in the past.

Sadly, the build-up and the method of truly getting each within the ring was a painful one. When it occurred, the consensus was they had been previous their prime.

Mayweather noticed Pacquiao not solely as a money cow however the cherry on high of his legacy. Taking the stand to state his case, Ellerbe outlined their mission.

“The worldwide consideration and curiosity on this occasion have been unbelievable, and Floyd and Manny deserve it,” stated Ellerbe.

“Las Vegas has a wealthy historical past of internet hosting the most important and greatest fights within the sport. Over time, Floyd Mayweather has made the MGM his dwelling.

“This might be his eleventh consecutive combat at MGM Grand and the 14th in his profession.”

On complaints in regards to the size of time, it took the fighters to step contained in the ropes. Lastly, Ellerbe added: “There are two nice fighters that might be combating on Saturday night time.

“The main focus must be on the fighters, nobody else. The main focus is on the fighters on Saturday night time.

“On Could 2, Floyd faces one other big problem in fellow world champion Manny Pacquiao, in a combat that the entire world is ready to see.

“As soon as once more, Floyd is out to show that he’s The Greatest Ever, and I do know he’ll on Saturday night time.”

FLOYD MAYWEATHER TBE

In fact, Ellerbe was right, however not with out a dampener on occasions. Floyd noticed out a textbook factors win. Nevertheless, Pacquiao threw a closing spanner within the works.

On the post-fight press convention, the Filipino Senator poured chilly water over the win, giving his followers ammunition to make use of towards Mayweather without end.

Stating he fought with a shoulder damage all through the combat, Pacquiao appeared to ensure a rematch occurred. Floyd Mayweather didn’t take the bait.

Now, six years on, the pair are additional away than ever from assembly in knowledgeable contest once more. With the exhibition circus raging, you may by no means rule out a second installment fully.

Ellerbe considers Mayweather “TBE” – of that. There isn’t a doubt. The one hassle is what number of agree with him?

There’s a strong argument to “TBDE” (The Greatest Defensive Ever), however the debate will rage on for many years to return.

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