Floyd Mayweather's undefeated record got some serious heat from heavyweight legend George Foreman. The late boxing icon didn't pull any punches when he shared his thoughts on Mayweather's fighting style and claims to greatness.
Foreman, who passed away just a week ago, was a force to be reckoned with in the ring. He knocked out Joe Frazier in 1973 and became the oldest heavyweight champ in history when he beat Michael Moorer in 1994. His achievements cement his place as one of the best heavyweights ever.
Mayweather, on the other hand, built his legacy in the lighter divisions. He racked up a perfect 50-0 record and grabbed world titles in five weight classes. His list of wins includes big names like Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, and Canelo Alvarez.
But Foreman wasn't buying the hype. He took aim at Mayweather's 2007 fight against Oscar De La Hoya, saying:
"He is good but he made a fool of himself against Oscar De La Hoya. He was in the greatest fight of his career and he just ran and ran like a chicken. De La Hoya brought that fight to him all night but I didn't like his style and the way he approached the fight. I thought he was very lucky to win it on points."
Foreman didn't stop there. He called out Mayweather's behavior outside the ring too:
"Now he is always cursing and bad-mouthing other fighters. The guy deserves an Oscar for some of the stuff he says. There is no way I would consider him to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world."
These comments, originally reported by Boxing Scene, show just how divided opinions can be in the boxing world. Even legends like Foreman and Mayweather, with their incredible records, can't escape criticism.
Foreman's words remind us that in boxing, it's not just about the numbers. Style, attitude, and how you carry yourself matter too. It's a debate that'll keep fight fans talking for years to come.
