STFU With That "Scared" Bull**** Please

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

do you consider this fear?

if a fighter decides not to fight another fighter because the risk is more than the reward?

Was Margarito "scared" of Winky Wright?

[Boofdatruth]

Apparently you forgot how this started:



I never said that, thus your question and subsequent argument around it are based upon a fallacy.

I'm looking out for your best interest, as you don't want to make some ****** or long winded post that I have no interest in because you completely misunderstand a post I made.

Dirt Mcgirt, I think you can swindle $200.00 from him just like Vinnie did. Talk boxing and then you guys go out play a game of pool. Bet $200.00, and let him win. Then ask him to pay you the $200.00 you lost lol. Talk smack, and then say, you know what, you're right, Floyd is scared of Cotto and Margs, can I get my $200.00. That works every time lol.

[Gonzalez_Boxing]

Have you ever talked to a boxer? Teddy Atlas can't tell you whether a fighters feels fear or not. Talk to a boxer. If they don't explain it to you the way I did, I'll give you all the money in my NSB bank. Roberto Duran said he never feared any fighter in his life. Ali said he never feared any fighter in his life.

I appreciate the offer but I'm not looking to become e-rich. Teddy was a fighter, and has dealt with and talk to more professional fighters than you and I will ever come in contact with. I value his opinion more than a random internet boxing poster who has stated in the past that boxers know no fear. If Duran and Ali say they never feared anyone that's great for them, too bad they don't represent all boxers. Calzaghe's gone on record stating that he needs that fear in order to perform better, he's a prime example of someone who has fear but can control it.

[Vasyl’s dad]

Apparently you forgot how this started:



I never said that, thus your question and subsequent argument around it are based upon a fallacy.

I'm looking out for your best interest, as you don't want to make some ****** or long winded post that I have no interest in because you completely misunderstand a post I made.

People take the avoidance of unnecessary risk as fear....

I simply asked a question based on this comment. I never said or implied you said as much. I merely challenged your thought. Now, lets try again.


When has a champion defending his belt been an unnecessary risk against the top challengers in the division?

[Guest]

I appreciate the offer but I'm not looking to become e-rich. Teddy was a fighter, and has dealt with and talk to more professional fighters than you and I will ever come in contact with. I value his opinion more than a random internet boxing poster who has stated in the past that boxers know no fear. If Duran and Ali say they never feared anyone that's great for them, too bad they don't represent all boxers. Calzaghe's gone on record stating that he needs that fear in order to perform better, he's a prime example of someone who has fear but can control it.

that sounds like franklin delano roosevelt.

[Dirt E Gomez]

I simply asked a question based on this comment. I never said or implied you said as much. I merely challenged your thought. Now, lets try again.


When has a champion defending his belt been an unnecessary risk against the top challengers in the division?

We'd be arguing semantics in no time. What is defined as necessary? Isn't the only necessary thing for any fighter to do is fight, regardless of opposition?

I assume this has something to do with PBF, as comments about scared/fear etc always bring that out of people. Mayweather chose to fight Hatton, which the fans were clammering for. Mayweather stepped up in weight to fight a larger, stronger and HOF'er in ODLH.

This goes back to a comment I make every so often.... there's always somebody to fight. No matter what PBF chose to do he'd be criticized for it. Heavy lies the crown.

My only real question to respond with is, why are you asking this question in the first place? My original comment and all subsequent ones have been valid that there is a big difference between actual fear and taking an easier route.... is that really disagreeable? I know you're not a moron. So that means you agree with me, right?

[Gonzalez_Boxing]

that sounds like franklin delano roosevelt.

I'm lost?

[RodBarker]

do you consider this fear?

if a fighter decides not to fight another fighter because the risk is more than the reward?

Thats not fear its management , boxing is a business and in most camps its not the fighter that does the match making .

[BennyST]

Fighters at the professional level do not fear anyone. It's there job to fight and beat whoever they are put in the ring with. Fighters don't go professional to test the waters they go professional because they are confident in there ability to beat the man standing opposite of them. You guys need to cut it out with Mayweather fears Cotto or Fighter A is scared of Fighter B jive. It's a bit ridiculous and makes you all look like you know nothing about the sport. I've pretty much decided to ignore anyone I catch spewing such ridiculous nonsense about men who put there entire lives into a sport that usually only leaves fighters broken and in poor health come long term. Knowingly getting into a ring with someone you know wants to tear your head off requires balls not found on an internet forum full of wannabe critics and over night know it alls. I would go out on a limb and say 80% of you don't even own a pair of gloves. Calm down with the "scared" **** guys. You all sound ******.

Credit due to ME123 and ben41103 for inspiring this.

Actually, that's bull****. Most fighters do have fear especially before a fight. It is just a natural instinct which you cannot help having, you can only control it so it doesn't overwhelm you and feel the confidence that comes with the training and experience to overcome it and use the nervousness to your advantage.

If you have ever had to wait in a locker-room for a fight, you would know that fear plays a big part part of the wait. Learning how to use that fear and not let it become a disadvantage is what makes a great fighter though.

I'm sure that sometimes a fighter is not scared, but, I'm certain that all fighters have at some point been scared. They just know how to deal with it.

[The Narcissist]

Being scared of the possibility of injury isn't the same as fearing another man.