Why Are UK fighters Expected to go to the US to prove themselves.

Im sorry but this is pi$$ing me off now. Why should Hatton have to fight PBF in in the US in order to Prove something. I am sick to the back teeth of US fighters saying that they will never get a fair fight if they come over to UK as an excuse to play in there backyards all the time. UK fighters go over to the US dont get any recognition for it then when they make a sizeable offer to a US boxer to fight in the UK they turn it down, really who's the person ducking her. Has PBF ever had a title fight outside the states, this guy doesnt deserve a place in the Hall of Fame he hasnt proven himself on any foreign soil. As for a fair fight its the judges who score a fight not the crowd and there is only ever one UK judge and as for the ref. Fk it bring over a UK ref. Im getting rattled. Tyson Did it, Ali Did it, Foreman did it, in fact nearly every boxer in the hall of fame did it so why does PBF feel he's above these people. He will never be remembered as an all time great when he never pushed himself to prove it on foreign soil. For the same reason why horses run the Kentucky Derby or UAE Derby, or Soccer players play in the World Cup, or baseball players play in the Major Leagues, or basketball players go to the NBA, etc. It's because that's where the best competition is so you go there and prove yourself against the best there. As for the PBF - Hatton fight, I believe it should be held in England, at 3am local time for PPV numbers in the U.S., because that's where the gate will generate more money. The judges and ref can be agreed upon. For example, the ref has to be American and the judges have to be one American, one Brit, and one neutral (say an Ausie or a Canadian). The only problem is that sometimes judges let their cards be influenced by the crowds. However, with good professional judges, that shouldn't be a problem.

UM...............ok what about the first Holyfield fight. Lenox reigned and retired as a champion

Because America is where all the gret fighters are. If you want to succeed and became great, you go to America and fight the other great fighters.

This is my opinion..............usually in the U.S. any fighter no matter from where he comes from can get a fair decision in a fight. America does not idolize a fighter because of his race, but, for how they perform. There has been questionable decisions here and there but overall I think in America a fighter can get a fair shot. Lenox came to the U.S. and dominated with no problem, Baldomir got a fair decision against Judah..............In the UK and other countries ( not only the UK). People have to much pride for their fighters. Not only that but I think officials over react because of the crowd favorite fighter Look at the first Holyfield fight.

That's a ridiculous comparison. Both sports are team sports, where you need to be on a good team. Good teams play in good leagues. Since there are no one off title games in these sports, there is only one option; go to the best possible team in the best possible league. THAT is the answer (which I guess isn't so obvious to you) NOT so in boxing. In boxing you can go and fight wherever there is an offer for a fight. It's a good comparison, because you go where you need to go. That was the point. Why do you need to go so deep? And don't take me for a fool. If you take an IQ test, you will get questions, like I asked, where you will need to find the similarities. And the similarities are; you go where you need to go...

Hockeyplayers don't play in the NFL. Are you a simple-minded fellow like Tyson? Nah, not simple-minded, just hilariously stupid sometimes :D

Why do soccerplayers need to play in europe to prove themselves? Why do hockeplayers need to play in the NFL? The answer is as easy as it is obvious; because the sport is much bigger in the US. That's a ridiculous comparison. Both sports are team sports, where you need to be on a good team. Good teams play in good leagues. Since there are no one off title games in these sports, there is only one option; go to the best possible team in the best possible league. THAT is the answer (which I guess isn't so obvious to you) NOT so in boxing. In boxing you can go and fight wherever there is an offer for a fight.

Because america is the mecca of boxing :owned: lolz

Lenox came to the U.S. and dominated with no problem, did he really? The difference between playing 'soccer' in la liga or serie A and boxing in the US is that the opponent will be the same in the two places. Hatton is a far bigger draw in the uk than Mayweather will ever be in US cos hattons actually a down to earth, likeable guy and mayweather is an arrogant asshole, therefore its more money for everyone if the fight is over here, that should be end of story. Its not like mayweather has some amazing fan base, why on earth does he care about travelling?

This is my opinion..............usually in the U.S. any fighter no matter from where he comes from can get a fair decision in a fight. America does not idolize a fighter because of his race, but, for how they perform. There has been questionable decisions here and there but overall I think in America a fighter can get a fair shot. Lenox came to the U.S. and dominated with no problem, Baldomir got a fair decision against Judah..............In the UK and other countries ( not only the UK). People have to much pride for their fighters. Not only that but I think officials over react because of the crowd favorite fighter I couldn't agree more....

that the stupids thory iv heard if thats so why isnt all big boxing matches fighted in cuba? cus that the biggest boxing country country Because American's arnt allowed to go to Cuba? And we have that trade restriction with them.

Football players go and play for other teams because they get bored and for the money not too prove to everyone that they are good. If PBF knows he's that good and theres a shed load of money on table why would he not want to fight in the greatest stadium in the world? Hatton Should just let him enjoy his retirment and then when he's spent all his money sorry his mates have spent all his money for him he will beg for that $10m that Hatton offered and then get his ass kicked.

This is my opinion..............usually in the U.S. any fighter no matter from where he comes from can get a fair decision in a fight. America does not idolize a fighter because of his race, but, for how they perform. There has been questionable decisions here and there but overall I think in America a fighter can get a fair shot. Lenox came to the U.S. and dominated with no problem, Baldomir got a fair decision against Judah..............In the UK and other countries ( not only the UK). People have to much pride for their fighters. Not only that but I think officials over react because of the crowd favorite fighter

Why do soccerplayers need to play in europe to prove themselves? Why do hockeplayers need to play in the NFL? The answer is as easy as it is obvious; because the sport is much bigger in the US.

Because Americans are self-centered hypocrites