Ahead of his next bout against the grandson of New York’s crime family boss, John Gotti, Mayweather has managed to attract fans’ attraction in an old video. In 2011, after Floyd Mayweather won the WBC Welterweight belt from Victor Ortiz. HBO boxing commentator Larry Merchant conducted a contentious post-fight interview with Mayweather. During the interview, Merchant joked that if he were 50 years younger, he would kick Mayweather’s ‘a**’ in response to the boxer’s angry remarks towards him. The fight was controversial as Mayweather delivered two blows that knocked Ortiz to the ground after being penalized for a headbutt.

Furthermore, Mayweather justified his actions by stating that one must protect oneself at all times in the ring. Nevertheless, Merchant was offended by Mayweather’s conduct toward him during the interview.

Mayweather resorted to insulting Larry Merchant and expressed his frustration with boxing analysts who have never fought professionally. The incident remains a memorable moment in boxing history. It emphasizes the tension and emotions that can arise in the sport.

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The video of the incident recently resurfaced as Boxing Kingdom shared the video on Twitter. Fans had varied opinions regarding the situation. While some fans were quick to blast Mayweather for his behavior against the interviewer. There were some fans who blamed Merchant for being disrespectful to Mayweather. Whatever may have been the case in the past, the duo has moved past their differences.

Fans’ Reaction to Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s infamous interview

Here is how fans expressed their opinion on Mayweather’s confrontation with Larry Merchant, the renowned boxing interviewer.

KingMarlon® reminisced about how Mayweather was as a young boxer inside and outside the ring.

JustRob believes that although he was a great boxer, Mayweather could have been more entertaining if he had stayed more aggressive.

Andrew Sanoff sets the record straight for those who thought Larry Merchant was just any ordinary interviewer, pointing out that he is, in fact, a Hall of Famer.

One fan, OSOARROGANT supported Larry and called Floyd Mayweather a “dirty fighter fasho”.

Another fan, Ross shared that he never liked Mayweather’s character.

chitownhec seemingly called Floyd ‘ignorant’ and claimed that he will never be the face of boxing.

Fans have different opinions about the situation. But it’s clear that the resurfacing of this clip has sparked some lively discussion among them. What do you think about the situation? Do you stand with Floyd or with Merchant? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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