FMW is similar to GSP (Georges St. Pierre). Both are intelligent fighters and understand that a perfect record (at least in Mayweather's case) is what will be remembered throughout times to come. That and the sheer reputation of being undefeated is what will get you bargaining power.
Mayweather is an incredible draw, because everyone wants to see him fight. His fans will pay to keep the nut-hugging train going. His detractors will pay in the hopes of seeing him finally get knocked out. It's a win-win for all sides involved, especially Mayweather.
Mayweather can be a disrespectful piece of shit outside of the ring, no doubt about it. On the other hand, what I will say is that the man is an incredibly "SMART" fighter. When he said he was better than Ali, I could see where that argument could be made from different viewpoints.
Mayweather is not in the business of getting hit in the face, he is in it to win, plain and simple. Ali was great with his mouth as a self-promoting draw, but Mayweather does the same and manages to walk out of the ring looking as if he just woke up. Ali walks around with severe Parkinson's, whereby Mayweather will retire with probably 50x Ali's worth and with his faculties intact. Yeah, I'd say he is a better fighter in that respect.
Mayweather will never have to worry about becoming one of those former boxers that now resorts to eating his food through a straw, while foaming at the mouth in between words.
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