Floyd Mayweather Jr isn't chasing Titles


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Floyd Mayweather Jr isn't chasing Titles

By Johnny Benz (Nov 25, 2007) Doghouse Boxing (Photo © Bob Kolb)

In a recent teleconference to help hype Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Ricky Hatton set for December 8, Mayweather's trainer and uncle, Roger Mayweather, was on hand to answer questions from the media. Roger spoke on Pernell Whitaker, a fighter he strongly believes was one of the greatest of all time. Roger also discussed the fact that his nephew is not chaing titles but instead chasing his own legacy.

Roger Mayweather told the press at the event, "Whitaker –he was one of the greatest fighters in the world, period.

Whitaker from lightweight, went a title at 154 pounds. He did like Floyd did. Now, if they had fought in that same era, I don’t know, I mean he was a great fighter. I’m just saying that, you have great fighters here today."

Roger added: "It’s just that Floyd surpassed those guys because he’s the only guy who never lost (INAUDIBLE) because he keeps the same desire."

"But my nephew always told me one time, he said, “I don’t chase no championship belt.” He said, “I’m chasing my legacy.” He’s fighting against himself. So that’s what he’s doing. He don’t want to be known as Floyd Mayweather a great fighter. Floyd wants to be known as the greatest fighter that ever lived, that’s what he wants to be known as. And if he retires to this date, regardless of what they say, he will be the greatest fighter that every put them gloves on."

"They can’t deny him that because he’s all ready shown what history has all ready

told him.