Surely true boxing fans shouldn't hate any fighters?.

I don't have hate for any boxers, it takes too much heart to step into that squared-circle..

how about that fighter than suckered punched his opponent after losing the match on ESPN and then went on to murder kellerman's brother? No of course he deserves no respect, that was sickening, and he should never have been allowed to box again. I'm just talking in general terms, boxers who go about their business in a normal way, even if they have a boring stlye etc. that guy you're talking about, he is a guy that should be truly hated, not guys like Ruiz.

I've noticed a lot of people hate certain fighters, often for different reasons, but surely true boxing fans should respect all boxers, and the heart they show in this tough sport, it takes a brave man to even step into the ring. I noticed Larry Holmes didn't even bad mouth John Ruiz, he said he was just a guy making a living, maybe guys likeJohn Ruiz could offer to fight some of these ignorant ''fans'' and see how well they do aganist him. i'm not a huge fan of guys like Ruiz, but some peoples comments are ridiculous. how about that fighter than suckered punched his opponent after losing the match on ESPN and then went on to murder kellerman's brother?

I've noticed a lot of people hate certain fighters, often for different reasons, but surely true boxing fans should respect all boxers, and the heart they show in this tough sport, it takes a brave man to even step into the ring. I noticed Larry Holmes didn't even bad mouth John Ruiz, he said he was just a guy making a living, maybe guys likeJohn Ruiz could offer to fight some of these ignorant ''fans'' and see how well they do aganist him. i'm not a huge fan of guys like Ruiz, but some peoples comments are ridiculous. yes and no........but most people hate certain fighters for their out of ring personality, and sometimes for there in ring lack of sportmanship........

Sure real boxing fans can hate boxers.As a black man i hate any black fighter who's actions hurt the black race.Ignorant guys like Toney or Mayweather.Loud mouth guys who make all blacks seem like big mouth idiots. As a proud heterosexual man i hate guys like Tyson who beat and rape women.Who continue to get chances to change and better themselves but choose not too.Guys like Clifford Ettiene who is a disgrace to the human race. I don't hate any fighter because of his style of boxing.We all know some guys aren't as tough or brave as others.Infact most men are cowards.If i find your style boring i just don't watch you.Or if you aren't white or black ameican. I am not black, but I will agree with this for the most part. I don't hate fighters on style wise. Actions always speak louder than words. It is all possible to respect a fighter on the inside of the ring, and hate him on the out. No matter who the fighter, you gotta give him respect for getting in the ring and laying it down, even if they lack the heart sometimes, even if things don't go their way. Sometimes blatent shows of disrespect and lack of heart, however, can contribute to hating on a fighter, and I am all for that.

hmm Hating is stupid, pointless, and ridiculous. There are plenty of blatant haters on here (Juyjuy, Bozo, Martin, McKay) and it gets old arguing with them (which is why I have two of them on ignore). In my opinion, if you cannot talk without constantly insulting a fighter you should just stfu. Respect all fighters. You can dislike their style, naturally. That's fine. You don't have to like anything. But until you've grown some balls and fought for real, I suggest people stfu. Monday morning quarterbacks... Even Ruiz...I root against him, but I don't come close to hating him. He's underrated and has a long streak of wins since RJJ. Hatton...most of his fans don't know a whole lot about restraint, and try to talk shit about RJJ for some reason, but I still like Hatton a lot. I rooted for him vs Tszyu and if he fought Floyd I'd root for him again. Hatred is against the Bible. It is decreed by God that hatred is a sin, and I believe it. If you hate someone you don't even know because you don't like their style or they don't met your own biased standards, then you are a few notches down on the ladder of society.

The eXig thing, or the Mayweather thing, or both? If just eXig, then who has Mayweather ducked? He's pricing himself out a fight with Zab Judah... Ducking Margarito like the plague... Talkin but aint walkin

I know........... It's a joke.............. The eXig thing, or the Mayweather thing, or both? If just eXig, then who has Mayweather ducked?

You are absolutely right I don't hate any fighters I dislike some for the way they act out of the ring and I dislike some for The way or style they fight but I respect what they do all around.John Ruiz is a pretty boring and shitty fighter IMO but hey he has done something right we have had to deal with him for the past several years as a top 10 HW so people may not like it but he some how gets the job done most times.

Who is Mayweather ducking? eXig3 is from UK, not Oakland. I know........... It's a joke..............

I dont get it either!!! Nobody should hate John Ruiz! If you don't like watching him fight, THEN DON'T!!!!! There are 3 others fuckin champions u can watch!! The people you should be hating are Mayweather and Byrd for being pussy ducking bitches! Who is Mayweather ducking? eXig3 is from UK, not Oakland.

I dont get it either!!! Nobody should hate John Ruiz! If you don't like watching him fight, THEN DON'T!!!!! There are 3 others fuckin champions u can watch!! The people you should be hating are Mayweather and Byrd for being pussy ducking bitches!

I think a lot of people here does not really hate the fighters themselves but hates the fans. It's not really hating, it's just a little thrash talking and at the end of the day when the fight is settled, everyone moves on and looks forward to the next matchup. i dont look forward to ruiz's next matchup.

I think a lot of people here does not really hate the fighters themselves but hates the fans. It's not really hating, it's just a little thrash talking and at the end of the day when the fight is settled, everyone moves on and looks forward to the next matchup.

i agree with you and i still hate john ruiz. i hate ruiz AS A FIGHTER, not as a person. i understand he coaches a little league team, is/was married, and has at least two kids. hes a good father but a TERRIBLE fighter.