https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2Di-QeawAw&t=34s
Can't wait for the Ugas fight to be over with. Because after that, it's no other opinions for good fights.. other than Crawford, Ennis, or Ortiz. If Spence wants to make big money. Oh yeah and Thurman.
Lmao that's hilarious! Yeah man, it's uncomfortable for a lot of people to talk about and then the other part is like, does it matter? Unless you're going to use it as a barometer for the amount of respect you'll grant me, then we have a problem.
I'm Black AF so there's never any ambiguity with me but I know so many people born from interracial relationships and they struggle with identity. Sometimes they try to walk the tightrope and be in the middle and sometimes they overcompensate one way or the other. Society doesn't offer positive reinforcement for any of it. It's a lot.
Exactly. Once i got to a certain age I was just like "fuck it, I'm just gonna be me. I don't care." It's always bothered me anyways when I hear people say "That's not black enough" or "Thats not white enough." like, who's the fucking judge on that?
I remember I was infuriated about ten years ago or so, a girl at work (black) was complaining her boyfriend (black) played hockey. That was it, that was the complaint. He was black, and he was an excellent hockey player who loved the sport, but she would constantly be in his ear telling him it's a white sport and he didn't belong. I wonder how many people honestly act a certain way just because they feel like that's how they're supposed to act.
It's why I like to keep it a mystery. I'm mixed. With what? Some I know, some I don't lol. I like to keep em' guessing lol, plus I really just don't care anymore. I used to, but there's so much self hate in the mixed communities too. Anyways, Especially with how racial things have gotten now I just don't care and don't want to know lol. During the first lockdown my hair started to grow out since there were no barbers open and a coworker asked me out of the blue if I was "part black" I just shrugged and said "maybe" and kept working lol
Lmao that's hilarious! Yeah man, it's uncomfortable for a lot of people to talk about and then the other part is like, does it matter? Unless you're going to use it as a barometer for the amount of respect you'll grant me, then we have a problem.
I'm Black AF so there's never any ambiguity with me but I know so many people born from interracial relationships and they struggle with identity. Sometimes they try to walk the tightrope and be in the middle and sometimes they overcompensate one way or the other. Society doesn't offer positive reinforcement for any of it. It's a lot.
Lmao! Sounds about right. The delusion is real with many of them. I used to try to explain it to some but it always devolved into an argument so now, I just say bless your heart and keep it moving lol.
It's why I like to keep it a mystery. I'm mixed. With what? Some I know, some I don't lol. I like to keep em' guessing lol, plus I really just don't care anymore. I used to, but there's so much self hate in the mixed communities too. Anyways, Especially with how racial things have gotten now I just don't care and don't want to know lol. During the first lockdown my hair started to grow out since there were no barbers open and a coworker asked me out of the blue if I was "part black" I just shrugged and said "maybe" and kept working lol
Oh I know what you mean, but the way he explained it was that everyone Dominican was "Spanish" regardless of their color, and the other side of the island were the Hatians and I guess they were black? lmfao
Lmao! Sounds about right. The delusion is real with many of them. I used to try to explain it to some but it always devolved into an argument so now, I just say bless your heart and keep it moving lol.
Lol. The thing is, anti-blackness is such a strong thing, especially in many Latin cultures, that they will claim anything other than being Black smh. Like, Spanish is not a race lol.
It's a social construct but one that has become our reality. There's Black Latin and White Latin people. I live in NYC and know a ton of both and it's super complex amongst them.
Oh I know what you mean, but the way he explained it was that everyone Dominican was "Spanish" regardless of their color, and the other side of the island were the Hatians and I guess they were black? lmfao
Well, he looks like what you'd get if DJ Jazzy Jeff was so high on speed that he stopped wearing shades.
Lol not gonna lie, he's always given me former addict vibes.
I had a buddy of mine come to America on a Baseball scholarship (lives in Canada now) and he was blown away when people called him black. He would say "I'm not black, I'm spanish." Like, sorry bruh...you're black here.
Lol. The thing is, anti-blackness is such a strong thing, especially in many Latin cultures, that they will claim anything other than being Black smh. Like, Spanish is not a race lol.
It's a social construct but one that has become our reality. There's Black Latin and White Latin people. I live in NYC and know a ton of both and it's super complex amongst them.
Lol that is wholly false. There are many of a Cuban that identify as Afro-Cuban or Afro-Latino. You're confusing nationality and ethnicity.
I had a buddy of mine come to America on a Baseball scholarship (lives in Canada now) and he was blown away when people called him black. He would say "I'm not black, I'm spanish." Like, sorry bruh...you're black here.
I said top fighters. Lara is cuban. I'm talking Thurman-Spence, Hurd-Charlo, Wilder-Joshua, Spence-Crawford.
Lara is still black and you can’t place all the blame on PBC for Wilder-Joshua and Spence-Crawford not happening.
Hurd faced J-Rock, Lara and Thurman faced Porter.
Race is totally irrelevant in boxing, fights don’t happen because of politics not race.
I'm really conflicted on this one cause I like both guys, so maybe some personal bias seeping through, despite my lack of boxing knowledge, and being a general fscking wetard. I can see favouring Boots but Ortiz got that dog in him and passed a solid test against Mighty Mo. I'm just curious if people view those 2 bouts as even tests/step-ups. Both won vacant titles but Lip never defended. And Hooker's defences were lesser opponents until Ramirez (Saucedo ain't no slouch though just too willing to go to war type guy and thank god he retired, his recent interview almost had me tearing up with him) Though Maurice had a height and reach advantage as the underdog where Ennis was the bigger man in every capacity vs the ex kickboxer Lipinets. There are multiple variables, but Ortiz getting hit and Mo having success isn't necessarily indicative of Virgil being too green or lacking defence necessarily, just part of the game and learning on the job. If anything it shows he can overcome some adversity since people are looking for any shot Lip landed clean to say Boots is vulnerable or exaggerate a weakness.
Also isn't Ortiz under Robert Garcia and not Reynoso gym?
Virgil to me Is definitely going to be a world title holder.
He's aggressive, got good stamina,great punch output, constantly coming forward,seems to have a solid chin.
Reminds me of a prime Maidana.
Saying all that though Virgil is Boots bread and butter.
Virgil is tailor made for Boots imo.
Now that you mention Ortiz under Garcia I'm not exactly sure now.
I could have sworn he's fighting under Golden boy but I've been wrong before.lol
Bro your wrong.
Your bias with all things Nelo and Reynoso has blinded you to the most likely outcome which is Boots TKOing Ortiz by the 8th.
Not sure were you seen Ennis buckled cause all I seen was Boots not even flinching from them shots and landing devastating counters of his own.
Virgil is tailor made for Boots.
Don't let ya love for Nelo send you delusional brother.
I'm really conflicted on this one cause I like both guys, so maybe some personal bias seeping through, despite my lack of boxing knowledge, and being a general fscking wetard. I can see favouring Boots but Ortiz got that dog in him and passed a solid test against Mighty Mo. I'm just curious if people view those 2 bouts as even tests/step-ups. Both won vacant titles but Lip never defended. And Hooker's defences were lesser opponents until Ramirez (Saucedo ain't no slouch though just too willing to go to war type guy and thank god he retired, his recent interview almost had me tearing up with him) Though Maurice had a height and reach advantage as the underdog where Ennis was the bigger man in every capacity vs the ex kickboxer Lipinets. There are multiple variables, but Ortiz getting hit and Mo having success isn't necessarily indicative of Virgil being too green or lacking defence necessarily, just part of the game and learning on the job. If anything it shows he can overcome some adversity since people are looking for any shot Lip landed clean to say Boots is vulnerable or exaggerate a weakness.
Also isn't Ortiz under Robert Garcia and not Reynoso gym?
Won't happen top black fighters won't face each other especially at pbc.
Top Mexican fights goo to war, Mexican pride and bragging rights.
steve Kim said “thank God for Nexican fighters”
If Lipinets was able to catch Ennis clean with straight overhands and buckled for a sec then Danny Garcia would knock him out.... I got Vergil Ortiz destroying Ennis tbh.
Bro your wrong.
Your bias with all things Nelo and Reynoso has blinded you to the most likely outcome which is Boots TKOing Ortiz by the 8th.
Not sure were you seen Ennis buckled cause all I seen was Boots not even flinching from them shots and landing devastating counters of his own.
Virgil is tailor made for Boots.
Don't let ya love for Nelo send you delusional brother.
Whoever the crackhead hypeman friend is...that's what Crawford needs. Someone who can hype a fight.
Bro he's the legend who did the same thing when Gary Russell was calling folks out. I can't remember which video but he was absolutely hilarious with his facial expressions
Whoever the crackhead hypeman friend is...that's what Crawford needs. Someone who can hype a fight.
That's gillie the kid. Used to be a rapper turned media guy that's from Philly. I think he boxed a little too but he's a respected guy around those parts.
Lara is Cuban meaning he identifies as Latino/Hispanic.Cubans dont consider themselves black like an African American or a Nigerian from England.
Lol that is wholly false. There are many of a Cuban that identify as Afro-Cuban or Afro-Latino. You're confusing nationality and ethnicity.
Lara is Cuban meaning he identifies as Latino/Hispanic.Cubans dont consider themselves black like an African American or a Nigerian from England.
Identifying with your nationality or Ethnicity does not change your race. And you just made a blanket statement, there are plenty of Black Cubans that acknowledge their race. Especially as time goes on.
"Lara is Cuban" Yet you listed Wilder-Joshua, when Joshua is English of Nigerian descent. Dude go touch up on your trolling, and try again.
Lara is Cuban meaning he identifies as Latino/Hispanic.Cubans dont consider themselves black like an African American or a Nigerian from England.
I said top fighters. Lara is cuban. I'm talking Thurman-Spence, Hurd-Charlo, Wilder-Joshua, Spence-Crawford.
"Lara is Cuban" Yet you listed Wilder-Joshua, when Joshua is English of Nigerian descent. Dude go touch up on your trolling, and try again.