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Fix your guest list, Richard Sherman
Jul 9, 2015, 4:40 PM | Updated: Jul 10, 2015, 5:31 am
Should Floyd Mayweather be allowed to participate in a charity softball event at Safeco Field? KIRO Radio's Don O'Neill doesn't think so.
He had good intentions for inviting Floyd Mayweather Jr. to a charity softball game, but Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman may have done more harm than good.
“I think Richard screwed up,” KIRO Radio’s Don O’Neill said. “He should fix this.”
Though Sherman was probably just trying to fill seats for the game on July 19 at Safeco Field, it could do the exact opposite, Don said.
The Champ, Money @FloydMayweather confirmed for my Charity Softball Game on 7/19 at Safeco Field. Tix available on http://t.co/BYqRetYkXq.
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) July 8, 2015
Since he announced Mayweather’s appearance on July 8, Sherman has received a good amount of backlash on social media.
@RSherman_25 Why would you want to associate with a convicted serial woman-beater like him?
— The 301st Spartan (@KillDaWabbit2) July 8, 2015
Like the above tweet says, Mayweather has a history of beating women, which is exactly why Richard Sherman fans are up in arms over the decision to invite the boxer to a charity softball game.
But will people be able to separate Mayweather’s private life with something he is doing for a good cause? There’s no doubt Mayweather is a big name and talented athlete, KIRO Radio’s Ron Upshaw said.
Even Sherman seemed surprised by all the negative comments about someone showing up to support charity.
Interesting to see all the negative opinions people have about someone supporting a good cause. I appreciate all of the people who support.
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) July 8, 2015
But fans weren’t having it.
@RSherman_25 Seriously? His support of a good cause doesn't reverse the damage he has done to multiple women.
— Jesse Kennemer (@JesseKenn) July 8, 2015
If Mayweather apologized for his history of domestic violence, maybe people would accept his presence at the softball game that is touted as a “fun, family affair” that will raise support and awareness for charitable causes. Donating some of his earning to charity might help as well.
Sherman should tell Mayweather to not come to the game, Don said.
“He should pick up the phone and say ‘this is not going to work,'” Don said.
