How come in boxing we have no trouble admitting...

In boxing we seem have no trouble admitting that Mexican boxing fans are overly critical towards Puerto Rican boxers, and that Puerto Rican boxing fans are over critical towards Mexican boxers. It just seems natural, seeing as how deep the Mexico-Puerto Rico boxing rivalry has been. So why can't we see the big picture when it comes to what groups are over critical towards boxers from other areas. For instance, there is a lot of negative bias against boxers that come from Russia and Eastern Europe. By now, most of us know which groups hate seeing other groups do well in the sport. Why is it politically incorrect to make these connections when they are right in front of us? The same people that despised Wlad went on to hate Golovkin, then Kovalev, and now Lomachenko. There's a pattern that must be exposed for the better sake of boxing.

Comments (7)

BillyBoxing

It could be argued that the same people that hated BHOP went on to hate Floyd, Rigo, Lara, Broner, Spence, Ward, Crawford and so on... But let me guess, you don't want to discuss those cases for some odd reason? Those really hated (booed when they fight) are Floyd and Broner with their retarded behaviours and tirades. Not their fault, it comes to bad/no education I guess. BHOP has his moment but is overhall regarded as a legend and respected. Rigo, Crawford, Ward are easely getting props and accolades. Ward is regarded as an ATG just by beating Kessler and Froch, other than that he has a pro record just like GGG's one. Who is Spence?lol Lara's worst haters might be the judges in his fight vs P.WILL. I think if you are classy guy and a true champion people will like you no matter. Remember Holyfield and Leonard. Where thread starter has a point is Klit despite a dominance of 10 years never get true props. Obviously they are racists towards black fighters, and we know their channel on YouTube... At the end of the day, the truth is what happens in the ring.

10y ago

BillyBoxing

The Mexico-Puerto Rico rivalry is the biggest in boxing, but I don't think you can really take much of what's said seriously. I think both sides have deep respect for the one another. All the other stuff is kind of like "diss records" in fake, rap beefs. If anyone is serious about the stuff they say, then that'd be ridiculous unto itself, because they'd be making fun of some of the greatest warriors to ever grace a ring. I do think boxing is an almost inherently racially-divided sport in many ways, but I believe that as education broadens, and people start to realize we're all connected genetically, the lines will begin to blur. That'll take time. Nevertheless, boxing is a sport that clearly shows everyone, at one point or another, that we're all equals. Even if you prop a fighter back up (as some White people did back in the day), defeat is just imminent sometimes. We'll all have to learn to respect each other. Only interesting post of the whole thread.

10y ago

Nubia

10y ago

Razcal26

So pathetic.

10y ago

5310

because mexicans and ricans don't do this every time you mention them http://cdn.niketalk.com/5/5e/200x200px-ZC-5e9914df_eso_es_racista.gif

10y ago

TJ_highway

Remember the old days the Puertorriqueño fans be like "Culero" taking about the Golden Boy! And the Mexican fans be yelling "Puto Riqueno!" I remember the days!

10y ago

GOT_BEEF

Don't you know that go group is protected?-- They get a pass to say and do as they please. Dindus Why is that though?

10y ago