Mayweather in more hot water over racist comments
Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s apology for his racist rant against Manny Pacquiao hasn’t appeased the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA). The private, non-profit organization has condemned Mayweather’s outburst and is calling for boxing commissions to censure the fighter.
A statement from national chairman Greg Macabenta says:
“We are outraged by Mayweather’s racially offensive remarks. This disgusting diatribe against Pacquiao is a racial slur against all Filipinos and Filipino Americans and an embarrassment not only to the boxing community, but to all Americans. Talking trash may be common between boxing rivals, but Mayweather’s racially laced profanities brazenly crossed the line of decency and respectability.”
Macabenta also urged the NAACP and other civil rights organizations to denounce “this racist and homophobic rant” because “Mayweather’s apology is unacceptable and he must be made accountable for his damaging statements.”
Mayweather seems to do more talking than walking. Take it out in the ring!
Mayweather is now facing charges of allegedly beating up his former girlfriend Josie Harris. He could face more than 30 years in jail if convicted.
Mosley, who lost to Mayweather last May, said the unbeaten boxer would have been busy training if he had accepted the offer to face Pacquiao.
The Filipino ended up with a November 13 super welterweight bout against Mexican Antonio Margarito.
“He should have stayed in boxing and taken that fight with Manny Pacquiao,” said Mosley.
Mosley could turn out to be the next opponent of Pacquiao if both he and the Filipino win against their foes this year.
Mosley is returning to the super welterweight category in his fight against Mora while Pacquiao is entering the same division in his match against Margarito.