Since when...

I just watched the De la Hoya-Mayweather fight. It was an ok fight. I was a little taken aback with Mayweather's attitude. For some reason he believed that it would be a testament to his machismo to insult De la Hoya's heritage by sporting trunks and robes in the colors of the Mexican flag and a Mexican sombrero. Since when is it acceptable to exhibit such behavior in sporting competitions. I am all for the spirit of competition, but insulting, cursing at, berating that person, or threatening family hen of an opponent before a match, game, bout, whatever just seems childish to me. I was a little upset that Mayweather had the audacity to disrespect his opponent, and the Mexican culture in such a manner. I seriously believe that he would have retaliated with excessive force had someone attacked his culture in such a manner. Then again... I doubt that such things would actually affect a person like him. He is more than likely too wrapped up in himself to even think about such things. Anyway... that just jarred me a little, maybe because I have good friends who are of Mexican descent, or maybe I was just disgusted with Mayweather's attitude. I do not doubt that he is one hell of a fighter, I just feel he is way too full of himself.