Why do people hate and like certain fighters?

[RockyKO]

For me personally, it has to do with their story line, style, nationality to a certain extent, and personality. I do like fighters I've been following for a long time just to see if they can make it or fail. I've seen a lot guys come through the rankings and the pundits, journalist and talking heads start hyping him up before he got KO. I know it's nationality for a lot of fans but I suspect that's more of a casual thing. Mexicans almost never root against their own guys unless they're fighting another Mexican. At least that's been my experience hanging around my co workers and such. I usually root for the Americans unless they get on my nerves.....Like Haney.....I can't stand Haney.

[Wayneta]

I think a lot of our preferences just come from who we grew up watching. I used to only care about heavy-handed brawlers because my dad and I watched those kinds of fights every Saturday night over pizza. But talking to fans outside your usual bubble really shifts your perspective.

[Quiksilva]

I don't like Conor Benn because I've seen footages of him being an ******* to other boxers, seems like an egotistical maniac outside of the ring.

I'm sure he's a nice and lovely guy to those who know him on a personal level, but I just don't like his character and antics he displays. I don't think I'll ever be a fan of him.

[SouthpawRight]

I think a lot of our preferences just come from who we grew up watching. I used to only care about heavy-handed brawlers because my dad and I watched those kinds of fights every Saturday night over pizza. But talking to fans outside your usual bubble really shifts your perspective.

I started at Swarmer Mike Tyson

but moved to Pure Box Floyd

Preferences Today

1. Pure Box
2. Boxer-Punch
3. Swarmer
4. Slugger
5. Brawler