Floyd Mayweather Says “All Lives Matter” & Kaepernick Needs To Focus On Starting During Games

We all know Floyd Mayweather, one of the best boxers to grace the sport; is controversial. Mayweather may have just taken his controversial antics to another level with his political views. 

Over the weekend, Mayweather did an interview with “Tha Boxing Voice.” The first thing he says in the interview is “I’m here to say all lives matter.” He then goes on to explain his reasoning behind his statement, using his boxing background as an example.

“You know, a lot of times, we get stuck, and we are followers. When you hear one person say, ‘black lives matter,’ or ‘blue lives matter,’ all lives matter. It’s not right what is going on in this world on both sides. What I learned from boxing and what everyone can take in real life is to follow directions, follow order. Don’t give nobody a hard time.”

Now, “…follow directions, follow orders. Don’t give nobody a hard time.” What hard time did Tamir Rice give? Or Terence Crutcher, Philando Castile, and so many more African-Americans that lost their lives at the hands of unqualified police officers.

Mayweather also spoke on Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling for the National Anthem, saying that he needs to focus on starting in his career instead. “Kaepernick needs to try and get the starting job,” Mayweather said. “Stand up, and get the starting job. That’s what he needs to focus on. I can’t knock him,” he continued. “If that’s what he believes in and the people stand behind him, so be it. He’s got the number one selling jersey, so it’s obvious he’s doing something right.”

The full interview is below.