Floyd Mayweather having 'no second thoughts' about retirement

 Mayweather is not second-guessing his decision to retire after his Sept. 12 fight against Andre Berto at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

During what was described as his final media workout at his gym Wednesday, Mayweather said he’s more than ready to hang up the gloves.

“Nobody knows what the future holds, but right now, I’m cool and comfortable and having no  second thoughts at all about retirement,” the undefeated top pound-for-pound fighter said. “I had a good career, I won every world title, but boxing is wear and tear on the body. It’s time to hang ’em up. I’m looking forward to working with some up-and-coming kids, going on walks, and taking vacations.

“I’ve truly been blessed. I’ve taken my time, kept my eye on the prize and done what I’ve had to do. So I’m able to make a choice when to retire. Most fighters really couldn’t.”

Boxing, Mayweather said, has always been nothing more than a job to him, more work than fun.

“If I could say anything to a youngster taking up boxing it would be to ‘be smart and not take a lot of punches.’ It’s called the sweet science for a reason. Hit and not be hit, make a lot of money without taking a lot of punishment. That’s what it’s about.”

Mayweather has been criticized for choosing Andre Berto as his last opponent. He’s not second-guessing that decision, either.

“Berto can fight. He’s a two-time champion,” Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) said. “He’s hungry. He comes to wage a war. There is never a dull moment when he fights so I expect a hell of a fight out of him. We’ll all see how it plays out.

“My last fight, all you guys put (Manny) Pacquiao on a pedestal and look what happened. I went in there and did what I needed to do, which is win.”

Leonard Ellerbe, Mayweather’s longtime friend, confidante and CEO of Mayweather Promotions, warned people not to sleep on Berto (30-3, 23 KOs).

“All people are saying is that Berto is 3-3 in his last six fights, but Pacquiao (is) 3-3 in his last six fights, too,” Ellerbe said. “Cotto has lost two of his last five fights. But they’re both headed to the Hall of Fame.

“We know Berto is coming to fight, that he is coming to win and shock the world. There’s no way Floyd takes him lightly. He is working just as hard for this fight as he did the previous 48.”

Ellerbe concurs that this will be Mayweather’s final curtain call.

“I’m very excited for him. He’s done it his way,” Ellerbe said. “He’s had an illustrious career and I know he’s very comfortable with what he’s been able to accomplish.”