This just needs to be said......

[beauty]

I am getting a little tired of posters who use aggression and brawling, toe to toe etc. as a means to justify the heart and desire as well as courage of a fighter.

It seems many forget that ALL boxers are courageous to an extent. When they get into the ring, there is a chance they may not get out alive. There is the chance they may sustain injuries that cause irreparable damage. The risk of never speaking again. Never eating again. Never walking again etc. is one that many of you neglect to realize. It's a risk that few would be willing to take.

I am certain if Ali could go back at the expense of being capable to just have a conversation with ones he loves, he would do so. MANY have lost their lives in the ring, both figuratively and literally.


These fighters do not have to prove they have heart. They do. They do not have to prove they are courageous. They are. They get hit for a living. That is proof in and of itself.


You bunch of punks!!!!!!!!!!

[deevel79]

This is something that all boxers are well aware of prior to taking up the sport. If maintaining your health is something that these fighters are so concerned about, then they should/should've took up other proffesions. I dont mean to sound cruel, but its the truth.

[C'MONMANG']

I am getting a little tired of posters who use aggression and brawling, toe to toe etc. as a means to justify the heart and desire as well as courage of a fighter.

It seems many forget that ALL boxers are courageous to an extent. When they get into the ring, there is a chance they may not get out alive. There is the chance they may sustain injuries that cause irreparable damage. The risk of never speaking again. Never eating again. Never walking again etc. is one that many of you neglect to realize. It's a risk that few would be willing to take.

I am certain if Ali could go back at the expense of being capable to just have a conversation with ones he loves, he would do so. MANY have lost their lives in the ring, both figuratively and literally.


These fighters do not have to prove they have heart. They do. They do not have to prove they are courageous. They are. They get hit for a living. That is proof in and of itself.


You bunch of punks!!!!!!!!!!

I agree.

[beauty]

This is something that all boxers are well aware of prior to taking up the sport. If maintaining your health is something that these fighters are so concerned about, then they should/should've took up other proffesions. I dont mean to sound cruel, but its the truth.

I most certainly agree. However, it takes courage and love of the sport to take the risk. That most certainly counts as far as heart is concerned IMO.

[nmuburner22]

This is something that all boxers are well aware of prior to taking up the sport. If maintaining your health is something that these fighters are so concerned about, then they should/should've took up other proffesions. I dont mean to sound cruel, but its the truth.

Any heard Ali or Rid**** Bowe speak lately.

What about Evander..hell Tyson???

Most of them can barely speak....Floyd is doing the same thing Tiki Barber did.

[DURAN_IS_GOD]

This is something that all boxers are well aware of prior to taking up the sport. If maintaining your health is something that these fighters are so concerned about, then they should/should've took up other proffesions. I dont mean to sound cruel, but its the truth.

wow thats a little harsh mate. of course nobody wants to see fighters dance around with the aim of never getting hit... but internet tough guys who sit here and slag off a fighter whilst they tuck into their chocolate cake and swig their bottle of coke kinda pisses me off as well. there has to be respect, because they are putting themselves in danger for our entertainment

[Welter_Skelter]

I am getting a little tired of posters who use aggression and brawling, toe to toe etc. as a means to justify the heart and desire as well as courage of a fighter.

It seems many forget that ALL boxers are courageous to an extent. When they get into the ring, there is a chance they may not get out alive. There is the chance they may sustain injuries that cause irreparable damage. The risk of never speaking again. Never eating again. Never walking again etc. is one that many of you neglect to realize. It's a risk that few would be willing to take.

I am certain if Ali could go back at the expense of being capable to just have a conversation with ones he loves, he would do so. MANY have lost their lives in the ring, both figuratively and literally.


These fighters do not have to prove they have heart. They do. They do not have to prove they are courageous. They are. They get hit for a living. That is proof in and of itself.


You bunch of punks!!!!!!!!!!

I take that same risk everytime I get behind the wheel..

I understand what you are saying.. and I concur..

However.. There would be no Boxing and Boxers.. if there was no audience..
They do this for money which comes out of OUR pockets.. and as the people who pay their salaries.. I think that entitles us to be critical in anyway we choose

[beauty]

wow thats a little harsh mate. of course nobody wants to see fighters dance around with the aim of never getting hit... but internet tough guys who sit here and slag off a fighter whilst they tuck into their chocolate cake and swig their bottle of coke kinda pisses me off as well. there has to be respect, because they are putting themselves in danger for our entertainment

Exactly.

[VIVA MEXICO!!!]

I most certainly agree. However, it takes courage and love of the sport to take the risk. That most certainly counts as far as heart is concerned IMO.

it takes courage to fight for thousands and millions of dollars?? what a joke.

[deevel79]

wow thats a little harsh mate. of course nobody wants to see fighters dance around with the aim of never getting hit... but internet tough guys who sit here and slag off a fighter whilst they tuck into their chocolate cake and swig their bottle of coke kinda pisses me off as well. there has to be respect, because they are putting themselves in danger for our entertainment

Listen, i dont box because i dont like to get hit, who does? So because of that, i never persued a boxing career. Should Dale Earnhardt Jr drive like a wuss because there is a chance he might crash? Im sure he's well aware of the dangers of racecar driving, and if he felt he couldnt deal with the risks, he would've taken up a different proffesion.