Mayweather Considers Retirement, Imagines a Golden Oscar

Following his lopsided 12 round decision victory over Carlos Baldomir at a post fight press conference, Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced that he plans on retiring after one last fight.

An emotional Floyd Jr. literally broke down in tears shortly after approaching the microphone. "One more… and that's it," he admitted. After winning titles in four different weight classes, Mayweather 29, has decided he no longer feels the burden to continue fighting. "All I've done for the last ten years is beat who they put in front of me," Mayweather hoarsened, "I don't need anything else in the sport of boxing," with tears sparkling his eyes.

Since 1996, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has racked impressive victories at 130lbs, 135lbs, 140lbs and 147lbs. His proclamations of being under the same plaque glass amongst names such as Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali have raised question if he's really fulfilled such richly golden legacies. "When Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali was around they said they were the greatest. Why I can't I say the same?"

Floyd's domination of the success ladder has landed him above the rest. He is boxing's pound 4 pound best; second to none. His resume of victories is highly decorated with vibrant names at four weight classes among spectacular performances. The soon to be February 30 year-old Mayweather is contemplating a matchup with Oscar De La Hoya before retirement.

If Oscar refuses to face Floyd Mayweather in the proposed timetable of May of 2007, Floyd is still capable of landing possible big name opponents. In truth, he has options and doesn't need Oscar De La Hoya in particular. Nevertheless, a De La Hoya fight would be huge; Mayweather's level of productivity vs. Oscar's experience and left hook. Mayweather - De La Hoya would do enormous PPV buys and revenue at the gate of its venue. But whether or not that happens remains to be seen. If the egos of both fighters can co-exist for one night, boxing fans may get the joy of seeing De La Hoya - Mayweather in May 2007.

As for the notion of Floyd Mayweather Jr. considering retirement, honestly, as brutal as this sport is a retirement is always best. At 29 years of age and without taking much abuse in boxing, Mayweather is deciding to leave while on top. Can you blame him?

Imagine: Should Floyd Mayweather Jr. retire?

Imagine twenty years of being physically abused by everyone from your physics class, some bigger, some shorter. Some stronger, some weaker, it doesn't matter. Imagine waking up everyday as early as 4 or 5am to run 5 miles in the cold winter night or warm summer mornings. Imagine your boss telling you to lose 25+ pounds in 6 to 8 weeks or you'll be fined or fired. Imagine coming from a long day of work just to read that every soul at your job despises you and writes negative comments surrounding you. Arriving at work the next day, emotions have changed and they marvel your ability.

Imagine not being able to sleep at night because you know the guy sleeping 6 floors under you is willing to die before he lets you win. Imagine the same fear from staring down a ruthless dog that stands in your path as you walk home. You take a step backward, knowing that in this game there's only one step, to go forward. Imagine not being able sleep because half of your jaw is broken. But you were too tired from a punishing twelve round fight to visit the hospital so you take painkillers and try drifting off to sleep. It's hard; cause your wife kicks & cries in her sleep for your worry…

Imagine trying to read your sons report card, or see your little girl's recital, blind. Imagine not being able to smile cause of the embarrassment of missing or broken teeth. Imagine going deaf, not hearing the sweet voice of your wife telling you she loves you, despite the disfiguration of your face; severed facial nerves that droop your face and provide partial eyesight. Just imagine…

This is the life of an prize fighter; Floyd Mayweather probably hasn't experienced too many nights like this. But being the human that he is, if he continues to fight on, he may indeed one day. Despite his decision to retire or continue on, he deserves a round of applause for his bravest efforts in his profession of fighting. Without question, Floyd is not a Ray Robinson or Muhammad Ali. Infact, he's just a Floyd Mayweather. Whatever that means to him.