The Mega Fight That Will Cost Boxing The Casual Fan.

Floyd Mayweather beat Manny Pacquiao Saturday night in the richest purse in boxing history. But many casual fans wondered why they wasted their time for another boring boxing match. I had a chance to talk to both the hardcore and casual fan to see what they thought. 

"He ran the whole night," said James Hutchison. "He's a master at his craft, you just don't understand boxing," said his roommate Ted Forsyth. So goes the story with Floyd Mayweather once again in his victory over Manny Pacquiao Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Two ringside judges scored the fight 116-112, while the third had it 118-110 giving Mayweather the unanimous decision.

The roommates paid 30 bucks a piece to watch the fight at Hooters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hutchison admits he's a casual fan but he expected much more action out of Floyd Mayweather. "I was just disappointed is all I can say. I've watched Mayweather fight a few times and he's always running around the ring. There needs to be a little bit of showman in him. Throw some combinations," said Hutchison.

There's no doubt in most people's mind Floyd Mayweather was victorious over Manny Paquiao. He used his lighting quick feet, good left jab and counter right to out box Pacquiao most of the night. Pac Man did get in some good shots but for the most part it was Mayweather on his bike beating Pacquiao to the punch. But despite what boxing purist say was a great performance It left the casual fans wondering why they'd forked over 100 bucks for such a boring match "I can't believe I wasted my money on this," said Bill Wetzel  from Cary, NC who paid 100 dollars on Time Warner Cable to watch the fight of the century. "You pay good money to see guys fight. Pacquiao landed more hard shots. All Floyd did was run and jab. I will never watch another Mayweather fight again...we got robbed,"said Wetzel.

After watching the fight several questions arose in my mind. In the big picture did boxing miss a real opportunity here? Was it Floyd Mayweather's responsibility to give people an exciting fight? Should Floyd have deviated from his style and engaged Pacquiao just a little bit more? The problem with that line of thinking is when he fought toe to toe he got hit. Watch the early rounds of the Sugar Shayne Mosley fight. Watch his first fight with Marco Maidana...a fight most experts thought Mayweather lost. The truth is when he fights toe to toe he is not the same fighter. Love it or hate it that's the way it is. In order for “Money” Mayweather to earn the green he’s got to be on the go in the ring.

So Why Were We Surprised Floyd Fought This Way?

Probably because for the first time since the 1990's boxing actually had a buzz. It seemed the stars were aligned and they certainly surrounded the ringside. It harkened to the days of Frazier vs. Ali, Leonard vs. Hagler or Tyson vs. Lewis. I think many, even those who study the sport expected a little more from Floyd Mayweather, especially given the magnitude of this moment. I even heard experts I won't name say they expected Floyd to stay in the pocket more, establish his power and even make a show out of it. But any wind that set those sails quickly blew away.

Mayweather while masterful was boring in his 12 round victory. He was extremely graceful but not glowingly entertaining and yes he walked away with a pile of our cash…but it had many wondering: Did Mayweather manage to alienate most of the casual fan who made this fight happen? If so...that my friends means you won’t see another one like this for a very long time.

The boos that echoed from inside the arena after Saturday night quickly made their way to social media. “It seemed boring...this is why I like UFC," wrote one fan female on Facebook. A man on Facebook who obviously appreciated Floyd's effort wrote " Those of you who know nothing about boxing should be quiet. He is paid not to get hit. You guys want him to go in the ring and take shots? That's not his style".

While both fighters walked away with a pile of cash from the 300 million dollar purse, the casual fan walked away wondering why they'd contributed to it. The bigger question is: Will they be fooled again? I guess only time will tell. In my humble opion Mayweather is a masterful boxer and I'm a huge fan of his. Full disclosure I was rooting for him during this fight. But I'm not sure he can market his way into another mega fight like this.

As for Hutchison and Forsyth they'll continue their debate in the car ride home. "I will never watch another Mayweather fight," said Hutchison. "Maybe someday you'll appreciate greatness," said Forsyth.

This reporters advice. You better fight Amir Khan at Wembley Stadium in London if you want another mega fight. Because the fans in America aren't buying it anytime soon.