“Most Boring & Dirty Tactics Boxer”: Floyd Mayweather Gets Blasted as Fans Fail to Understand Past Comments Are Older Than They Initially Thought

For close to two decades, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought some of the finest names boxing had to offer. He debuted professionally in 1996. But a close perusal of his records reveals that he started taking on one exceptional boxer after the other from the mid of the century’s first decade. But surprisingly, the fighter who gave him the most challenging time never belonged to that era. So who is that person who, according to Mayweather Jr., was the toughest above everyone else?

It turns out the boxer who forced the best out of Floyd Mayweather Jr. was one by the name of Emanuel Augustus. He debuted professionally in 1994 and, after a string of defeats, retired for good in 2011. However, his fighting style gave Augustus a cult status among boxing lovers at the time. He won the IBA Super Lightweight title in 2004.

On October 21, 2000, he faced Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Detroit, Michigan’s Cobo Hall. The non-title bout ended with a technical victory for the latter. Some twelve years later, as per ESPN, Floyd Mayweather Jr. acknowledged Augustus as the most formidable opponent he had ever faced.

A short video of an interview he gave to Fight Hub TV’s Marcos Villegas that was uploaded on YouTube on April 28, 2012, has already received nearly five hundred likes and over fifty comments. When asked whether he still considered Emanuel August his ‘toughest fight-to-date,’ Mayweather Jr. responded, “Emmanuel Augustus was my toughest toughest opponent thus far and uh, you know, his record didn’t show his, you know, his skill set, but the guy was unbelievable.“

But it seems fans were in no mood to agree with the former champion.

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One user, without beating around the bush, called Mayweather Jr. the “most boring and dirty tactics boxer.” According to Mr. Thouman, all challengers in a fight are fundamentally tough. “All the opponents are tougher. Most boring & dirty tactics boxer in the world, Mr. Mayweather!” He said.

Calling the former world champion a liar, the following user mentioned that Marcos Maidana was the most formidable opponent in Mayweather Jr.’s career, “He is cappin’. Maidana was his toughest, and he know it.” Another user believes Maidana should be the right candidate, “Nope, it was chino Maidana first fight.“

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According to one user, Mayweather Jr. should have taken Jose Luis Castillio‘s name. Considered one of the best Lightweights ever, he lost twice to Mayweather Jr., with the first bout still being talked about for its controversial decision against the Mexican. The user said, “Castillo beat him!!! Castillo got robbed!!!!“

One user seemed to agree with Mayweather Jr. and gave a shout to “The Drunken Master of Boxing.” Lastly, one user appreciated that Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally displayed courtesy and admiration for one of his opponents, by saying, “This is a rare moment from Floyd, giving one of his ‘tough competitors’ actual props.”

A boxer overwhelmingly known for his flamboyance, Emanuel Augustus participated in seventy-eight fights, out of which he won thirty-eight. However, the remaining forty matches were split between thirty-four losses and six draws. Who do you think gave Mayweather his toughest fight? Let us know your views and opinions in the comments section below.

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