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Believe it or not I think Brian Kenny of ESPN and Floyd Mayweather are friends. They need a radio or TV show together because this is pure entertainment.

I will say this for Floyd people don't like to give him credit for anything and he made some solid points about Manny Pacquiao past losses as well as the differences with his fights with Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton as oppose to Pacquiao's recent domination of the same fighters.

Now I love that Brian Kinney doesn't take any crap from Floyd and raises some solid points himself especially asking why Floyd won't fight Shane Mosley and why he didn't wait to fight Manny Pacquiao.

This is how interviews should be. Not all that lovey dovey softball stuff that normally happens. Pure comedey This is RL approved.

Before you read about Floyd Mayweather's return I implore you to watch this video of Roger Mayweather from the Press Conference. His take on "Trainer of the Year" was by far the funniest moment of my media experience in Vegas:

The worse kept secret in boxing was that Floyd Mayweather Jr. was coming out of retirement. He made it official in an early Saturday morning press conference at the MGM Grand. In true Mayweather form he showed up at the press conference "straight from the strip club".

Shocking news: Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is preparing for a return to boxing.

Really?

Like we didn't know this was coming. Floyd Mayweather, who retired in June 2008, is looking to make his return July 11 on HBO, according to sources close to the pint-sized pugilist. This is a complete shocker to people who believe there's a chance that the sun might not come up the next day or look for things to fall in other directions when they drop them. These are the people who were fooled by Michael Jordan's first retirement.

I think my homie Money Mayweather was smoking that "Michael Phelps" when he did this interview with the BBC's Mihir Bose. Nomination for the quote of the year:

On the comedy scale this is a high eight especially when you add Ray J into the mix. I do know one thing Money is no BonaFide Sports Expert because he picked the Cardinals and Kurt Warner to win the Super Bowl, so maybe there is a Mayweather curse?

For someone who supposedly has a six million dollar tax issue he sure seems to be having a good time. I need those types of problems. Watch the video trust me you will be entertained.

When I first read this story on Boxingscene.com about how in August someone broke into Floyd Mayweather's bedroom window proceeded to steal seven million dollar worth of jewelry some many things came flooding into my mind.

"That's some damn expensive jewelry"

"You would have thought if they were coming to steal some stuff they might have taken something a little easier to pawn off than custom made diamond encrusted jewels or find some of those money stacks Floyd always has on him"

But the #1 thing I thought of above all else and excuse me if I get a little hood right here:

"If this fool has seven million dollars worth of jewelry in his house why wasn't it in a damn safe?"

I mean seriously Floyd is worth at least 20-30 million maybe more and he doesn't have a safe? You can go to Walgreens and buy one for $20. Who has seven million dollars worth of jewelry just lying on the bed? If I have $7 lying on my bed and left home I would be nervous about someone breaking in.

Ironically Floyd is put out a $100,000 reward for the return or arrest of the people who stole his property. Seems pretty cheap considering:

YOU HAD SEVEN MILLION DOLLAR WORTH OF JEWELS LYING ON YOUR BED!

I like Floyd but considering some of the senseless violence that has been happening against athletes lately it maybe time to take a little shine of the bling before he ends up being buried with it.

*Here are additional details of the story*

Las Vegas, NV - One afternoon in late August, someone broke into one of Floyd Mayweather's homes and made off with his personal jewelry. This week Mayweather issued a $100,000 cash reward for information leading to the return of his property.

Anyone with information on this crime can call Sherbrooke, Jelan and Associates at (678) 457-5858 or (404) 786-1321. Callers could be eligible for an immediate cash reward of $100,000 and may remain anonymous.

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!

Here is an exclusive pic of the one of the robbers breaking into Floyd's mansion.

Now that the weekend has given everyone the opportunity to let the shock of Floyd Mayweather's retiring wear off, let's talk some boxing.

Mayweather is an enigma...no one can argue that Mayweather isn't a supremely talented athlete. Also without question was his work ethic, as he maintained one of the toughest training regimens ever. He's going to leave the sport undefeated, but in the eyes of many, his legacy is anything but secure.

In remembering his career, I'm going to recall that Mayweather's best performances came against boxers with mediocre skills.

Sure there were exceptions. Diego Corrales, although not a skilled boxer, was in his prime a top flight opponent. And in his day, Jose Luis Castillo was legitimate.

But who else. Arturo Gatti had a lot of heart but even good fighters used him as a punching bag. Ricky Hatton was past his prime, and I've always thought he's overhyped, no style or substance there other than he plays the "I'm an average joe" card. Zab Judah was knocked out by Kosta Zsu, knocked out by Migel Cotto, but yet Mayweather couldn't finish him. PB could have knocked out Baldomir but was more than happy to win a decision, and the fans booed him for not going for the jugular.

And the biggest, most promoted, highest revenue grossing fight in history, Floyd vs De la Hoya? A farce, one of the worst fights I've seen. And there wouldn't even have been a fight if it weren't for Oscar pressing the action.

The best fighters in the welterweight division, Antonio Margarito, Paul Williams, Sugar Shane Mosley and Miguel Cotto, PB didn't fight or flat out ducked. He had execuse after excuse for why he wouldn't fight these guys. What's more, the money would have been top notch, and although anything can happen in fights, I think Floyd could have handled these guys. Yet he still didn't go after them.

I hear a lot of people talk about PB not having any power, but he had best kind of power because he was so fast fighters couldn't see his punches coming, and the ones you don't see hurt the most. That's the frustrating part...Mayweather could have knocked out most every opponent, but, more often than not, he chose to go the safe route, not take any risks, and win boring decisions.

Here's a statement for you. Floyd is the Vince Carter of boxing. All talent and no heart. He didn't want to take the chance of losing. Gus D'Amoto, the late great trainer of Mike Tyson, used to explain fear. He said that no matter what they say, every fighter feels fear. Some harness it to their advantage, and others let it eat them alive. PB let fear get the best of him, and that's why he didn't knock Zab out, why he didn't close out Baldomir. Because he was afraid of the risk involved, worried his reputation might be ruined, scared he might get hurt. That's why instead of attacking he counter punched for his whole career.