So what would make one of the best pound-for-pound fighters to ever bless the canvas walk away from the game with a more than $20 million payday in his midst?
Welcome to the fast and furious world of 31-year-old Floyd “Money” Mayweather, where plans and logic seem to change direction as quickly as the savvy southpaw throws a punch.
“I loved competing and winning and wanted to continue for the fans. However, after many sleepless nights and intense soul-searching I realized I could no longer base my decision on anything but my own personal happiness, which I no longer could find with boxing," reasoned Mayweather.
Perhaps that all has much to do with Floyd Mayweather Sr.'s recent announcement he planned to train his son's longtime nemesis Oscar De La Hoya for what would have been their much anticipated rematch this September. Or it could just as easily be another way for the six-divisions, undefeated champ to express his mounting discontent with De La Hoya's huge purse, rumored to be roughly twice the size of his.
Either way, it leaves Verses wondering what could possibly be next for Floyd Mayweather? A recurring role on 'Dancing With the Stars'? A collabo with his on-again, off-again bud 50 Cent?
Stay tuned.
-Glenn Minnis