Name a fight in which you rooted for the fighter of another country/ethnicity over your own.. And Why? Or if you've never done this, explain why. Just curious, because generally speaking it's a fight fans first instinct to back their own country. Lets have it!
I come from a small country with few stars in sports, so I root for my countryman. It's hard to think of times that I rooted for the opponent.
Maybe the closest thing was Larry Holmes when he fought Nielsen or when Livingstone Bramble fought Soren Sondergaard. I get a little sentimental with these old guys that shouldn't be fighting lol.
Dirrell vs Abraham (he is not Ukrainian but I count the former USSR as my country, so close enough) I wanted the judge to DQ Abraham and was glad when he did
If Chambers were to fight someone from Ukraine or Russia other than the Klitschkos or Boytsov or Povetkin, I would root for him
If you only root for fighters because of where they were born you are PATHETIC.
Hatton over Mayweather
Tszyu over Judah
Wlad and Vitali against every American they have ever fought
Calzaghe over Hopkins
Pascal over Dawson
Froch over Dirrell
AA over Direll
Kessler over Ward
Cotto over Paulie
Sergio over Williams
Lewis vs every American
Those are a few recent ones. But like I said, I do it all the time. I root for fighters, not countries. Im able to think for myself.
I didn't root for Mayorga against DLH or Mosley. Why? cause he's not a very good fighter, sure he can talk **** with the best of them but he can't back it up. He's like the opposite of Arguello, Arguello was respectable but a beast in the ring, Mayorga runs his mouth like a beast, but just lacks the skill to be a real threat to most seasoned boxers.
Apparently a lot of people wanted to see Hatton lose.. Why is that?
I never wanted to see Hatton loose except against Mayweather and Pacqiauo. Mayweather because hes my favourite fighter and Pacqiauo because i'd been watching Pacqiauo longer and i knew Hatton didn't stand a chance.
Finito lopes against villamor,,, juanma vs concepcion
Finito's offence was his defence,, loved that guy
Concepcion was not ready for juanma yet, not even close. i was right :boxing:
Whoever Jumior Witter or John Thaxton fight. They creep me out. HI hated Hamed when I was younger, but I appreciate him far more now I know more about boxing. Not too keen on James De Gale (his nickname is 'Chunky' for christs sake) but he does have excellent potential.
hahahaha! I HATE Ruiz!
another example for me is Quartey vs Wright/Forrest. Sergio Martinez vs Williams/Cintron.
Hatton and Ruiz look to be the most turned on.
Everyone that fought against John Ruiz.
hahahaha! I HATE Ruiz!
another example for me is Quartey vs Wright/Forrest. Sergio Martinez vs Williams/Cintron.
Marques Vs Casamayor lol fk Casa man he's one of the most mediocre fighter that amateur Cuban boxing has ever created i wanted him to catch a raft back.... thats one id a liked they wouldnt have let escape.