Anyone offended by Arum's comment after the Margarito Fight?

[-EX-]

I'm not offended by it since I'm not PR or Mexican. If he said black and mexican fighting each other I still wouldn't be offended.

If he said two black guys beating up each other I would be somewhat offended.

[Mr. Ryan]

I saw nothing offensive about it.

Before the whole Mexican vs. Pinoy was hit the forums, the Mexican and Puerto Ricans used to fight on here all day and night over which country had the better fighters.

BPP is Amish, so he tends to favor "Slugging" Samuel Yankabitch

[Hydro]

if that is offensive to you, then you better not leave the house. because there are kids in the first grade that will hurt your feelings with playground teasing.

i'm actually offended that this is a thread or even a thought. more so insulted and sadden, people get weaker and weaker everyday it seems...........

Being overly PC is more offensive than Arum's statement.

[Del Coqui]

"Nothing better than a fight between a Mexican and a Puerto Rican" - Bob Arum

its a good rivalry, no reason to get offended.

[Kid Achilles]

Clearly not a racial comment in any way shape or form, just an acknowledgement of an ongoing (and well known) boxing rivalry between the two nations.

Now let's let this thread die.

[borikua]

Clearly not a racial comment in any way shape or form, just an acknowledgement of an ongoing (and well known) boxing rivalry between the two nations.

Now let's let this thread die.

R.I.P.

...............

[realheavyhands]

its supposed to be about talent not race... margorito didnt look to happy about it

[snoopy360]

I'm Puerto Rican and personnally never understood the rivalry either. However I think it may stem from a deep pride for our countries and a want to be able to say that we produce the toughest fighters. Every time I see a Mexican fighter in the ring with a Puerto Rican I know that I'm in for a good fight. I don't take offense to the comment. I would have if he said a ****k and a wet-back now that would be offensive. Everyone knows that when the two come together its going to be an all out slug fest fought with heart and pride.

[Kid Achilles]

I would have if he said a ****k and a wet-back now that would be offensive.

Can you imagine Arum saying that? LOL The reaction there would be? I am not racist at all but that would just be so uncalled for and so offensive and out of character for a promoter to say.

[Hydro]

Boxing has long been an ethnic sport.

The rivalries between different nations and cultures are great, as long as it doesn't get out of hand and ugly (Bowe-Golota).

The atmosphere is amazing at fights where so much national pride is at stake.