Why do we write off fighters who loose the 0

[fatpom]

But if they chose not to fight the top opposition, they wouldn't lose without being competitive. And Mosly wasn't on the slide, he easily beat a guy who Hatton struggled with. Also Mosly is believed by many to have the best chance at beating the P4P king.

You say that like 90% of fighters don't catch a ton of **** from internerds for 'ducking' this guy & that guy.

And I said Mosely 'was considered' on the slide, He absolutely was. Thats what happens when you go 1-4-0-1 in 6 fights. And the win was questionable. He sure as hell isn't in his prime.
Now he could be the best example you're looking for of a guy who was written off and has rejuvenated himself. But he's also an example of a guy who has chosen not to fight top opposition to do so.

[Left2body]

Boxing has many fighters who lose there 0 and are still very popular, however it depends on the fighters style and the culture/demographic that has embraced them.

Very intense boxing cultures such as Mexico and Puerto Rico still love fighters with losses if they fought with heart in the loss. Fighters like Morales, Barrera, Arce, Marquez's, Trinidad are all still loved and idolized in there respective communities and as a Puerto Rican myself and having many Mexican friends I know the love and admiration for the above named fighters didn't diminish with there losses and we have continued to happily pay to see them fight even after they have had losses.

Fighters with heart, Corrales, Pac, Gatti....and others dont need a 0.

[.Mik.]

We all want the best fighters to fight each other, but as soon as one of them looses, they become yesterdays news. It seems to me that we are punishing the fighters who take chances and give the fans the fights they want to see, yet rewarding the fighters who fight handpicked opponents and keep their undefeated records.

Before the calzaghe fight, Lacy was on peoples avitars, many people were singing his praises. As soon as he lost everyone started talking **** about him. He could have not faced calzaghe and continued fighting bums and would have been much more popular.

Another example is Miranda before the pavlik fight. Slowly everyone is taking him off their avitars and not talking about him anymore. I for one respect him for willing to take on all comers, and will continue watching him with more exitement than I would Taylor.

Then on the other hand people who handpick opponents like Hatton, Calzaghe, PBF (for the most part)....... get the spotlight while the fighters who do what we want them to do fade in the background.

It's not fair, and we are to blame for having good fighters hesitant to fight other good fighters in fear of loosing (not the fight, but their popularity).

You kinda contradict yourself a bit there. Allow me to paraphrase.

"Lacy deserves more respect. He is still a top fighter, he took on a great challenger. People shouldnt stop supporting him just because he lost."

"Calzaghe deserves less respect, cos he handpicks opponents...despite 'handpicking' and easily defeating the opponent I'm saying deserves more respect".

[me2007]

Then on the other hand people who handpick opponents like Hatton, Calzaghe, PBF (for the most part)....... get the spotlight while the fighters who do what we want them to do fade in the background.

The key to having a successful boxing career is to have easy days and hard days.

You have alot of easy fights and an occasional fight that really tests you.

You cannot fight for your life every fight, because you would be a mess after 10 fights. More importantly, you would have no money.

People want to see the top guys fight each other. This rarely happens because each promoter wants to protect his investment.

Fighters who want to entertain and fight anyone usually have bad records and health problems.

[Steelhammer86]

You kinda contradict yourself a bit there. Allow me to paraphrase.

"Lacy deserves more respect. He is still a top fighter, he took on a great challenger. People shouldnt stop supporting him just because he lost."

"Calzaghe deserves less respect, cos he handpicks opponents...despite 'handpicking' and easily defeating the opponent I'm saying deserves more respect".

Some people are much too hard on Joe...