If you are recalcitrant about someone's behaviour that is more overt but just as illegal as your own dirty tricks; if you scowl at his equal temerity, then you are putting yourself in a ready position to be perceived as entitled.
Also, please read how I initiated my original post. It didn't say I disagreed with the rule "protect yourself at all times." Additionally, I said that Mayweather's behaviour would generate some debate because it was so divisive (your response only proves my overall point to be correct). I'm not sure why you are out to get a post that acknowledged both sides and accepted that debate would ensue from a behaviour in the ring...