Terence Crawford Joins Boxing Fans in Congratulating Floyd Mayweather Jr. For His Hall of Fame Induction
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Former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time. Moreover, Mayweather was recently inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. His induction was much anticipated and well deserved. With a record of 50-0, it’s hard not to acknowledge his contribution to the sport.
Mayweather was overcome by emotion after his induction. While accepting the honor, he said, “I done a lot in my career, but this is by far the best.”
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Additionally, he also added, “I want to thank the International Boxing Hall of Fame for giving me this. This right here is going to my dad because he deserves it.”
Moreover, Muhammad Ali’s daughter Laila Ali comforted an emotional Mayweather. The occasion was obviously overwhelming, as it validated decades of hard work and dedication from the boxer. Notably, Laila Ali was also inducted into the hall of fame as a part of the modern women’s category.
Terence Crawford congratulates Floyd Mayweather
The boxing community was overjoyed to welcome the new set of inductees. In fact, Terence Crawford took to social media to congratulate Mayweather and the other inductees.
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In an Instagram post, he wished all the inductees. Moreover, he also expressed his desire to be inducted into the hall of fame someday.
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Boxing fans believe that the honor was well deserved
Boxing fans took to social media to express their thoughts on Mayweather being inducted.
Well deserved @FloydMayweather.
— Joshua Ortiz (@itsjustjoshy) June 12, 2022
Bout damn time!
— chris miller (@Cjizzle1984) June 13, 2022
User @itsjustjoshy mentioned that Mayweather’s induction was well deserved. Meanwhile, user @Cjizzle1984 felt that it was about time that he received the honor.
He’s the greatest of all time. NO CAP as the kids say lol.
— Martin (@MartinVG84) June 12, 2022
The greatest of my lifetime without a doubt !
— Jamie murphy BOXINGBOS (@Bosjamiemurphy) June 12, 2022
Similarly, a few users mentioned Mayweather was one of the greatest boxers of all time. They wouldn’t be out of bound for saying that.
One of the greatest ever. Wasn’t exiting enough for my taste but he was an Artist; in a sport where you get paid to hit people his opponents could hardly touch him.
— mAsS_@pPe@L (@MasS_APp3aL) June 13, 2022
However, user @MasS_APp3aL meant that while Mayweather was not ‘exciting’ enough for him, he was still one of the greatest boxers of all time.
His boxing IQ was unmatched
— Freddy🥊 (@DonCorrleon) June 12, 2022
Floyd loves the sport of Boxing as much as he loves money
— Crypto Seagal (@SeagalCrypto) June 12, 2022
Meanwhile, user @DonCorrleon mentioned that Mayweather’s boxing IQ was unmatched. On the other hand, @SeagalCrypto added that ‘TBE’ loves boxing as much as he loves money.
I mean love him or hate him. He does belong in there. There's no denying that.
— Xavier Robinson (@Nightwing55251) June 12, 2022
Love or hate the guy you got admire what he’s been able to accomplish.
— Raul 🇵🇷🇵🇭 (@romanrauljr) June 12, 2022
Moreover, a few users felt that, irrespective of the hate Mayweather receives, his achievements are commendable.
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Y'all are MAD disrespectful to Floyd and after he makes your favorite boxer looks like an amateur you call him boring. That's how good Floyd is, I was too young to see Ali's full reign but I can proudly say I was there for Floyd's reign. #tbe @FloydMayweather TMT 4ever! Easy wo
— Drift (@sting317) June 12, 2022
In fact, user @sting317 even called out Mayweather’s haters. The user felt that boxing fans are angry that Mayweather makes their favorite fighters look like amateurs.
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What do you think of Mayweather’s induction into the Hall of Fame? Let us know in the comments below.
Edited by:
Ajinkya Aswale