Boxing has always been work to me, a job. If I could say anything to a youngster taking up boxing it would be to "be smart and not take a lot of punches". It's called the sweet science for a reason. Hit and not be hit, make a lot of money without taking a lot of punishment. That's what it's about.
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.If you fight angry, you make a lot of mistakes, and when you fight a sharp, witty fighter like me, you can't make mistakes.
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.To be honest with you, I normally beat guys with my C game and I don't have to pull my A or B game out.
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.I don't fight for legacy. I don't fight for none of that, I fight for that check. I'm in the check cashing business.
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.