The biggest sports weekend in recent history is days away, and we seem to have a contradiction going on at ESPN.
The network is hyping Mayweather vs Pacquiao, and the NFL Draft, yet one of their biggest voices says he’s boycotting both events.
The upcoming NFL Draft and the fight both have ties to domestic violence issues, and Olbermann makes note of that.
Jameis Winston, the likely No. 1 pick in the draft, has been in the public eye for his off-the-field issues. Mayweather has been the subject of more than a few domestic violence charges, and because of those reasons Olbermann says he will boycott.
“I will not give (Floyd) Mayweather a dime,” Olbermann said. “He should-be been banned for life by his sport two, or five, or ten years ago. I will not promote, watch, nor report on Mayweather’s fight. I will boycott it and I urge you to as well.”
Olbermann continues citing his doubts about Winston.
“I have grave doubts about Jameis Winston, thus I have grave doubts about promoting, watching, or reporting the NFL Draft,” Olbermann said. “I’m not sure where he is relative to the line, but since the NFL doesn’t seem to care, I’m afraid I can’t run the risk.”
