are british boxers overhyped?

[Johnny2hats]

the "hype" factor has more to do with the fact the us americans are bombarded with haye, froch, hatton, and khan in our boxing publications on a regular basis, when the reality is, none of them are world-class fighters, and IMO only khan has world-class type of talent...

as the voting indicates, it gets annoying after a while...

we saw hatton get bombed TWICE...haye fight the most boring fight in history...froch get a disgusting hometown decision...and khan want to leave town because he believes he racially persecuted...

not exactly a bastion of success in the world of british boxing...sorry to break the news to ya...

I'm sorry...where did I say the words 'bastion of success in the world of british boxing'? I was just pointing out that the British public like their boxing. You seem to have got the wrong end of the stick, so to speak.

[#4#king]

I'm sorry...where did I say the words 'bastion of success in the world of british boxing'? I was just pointing out that the British public like their boxing. You seem to have got the wrong end of the stick, so to speak.

no offesnse dude, but most americans dont give a **** ass about what the brits like...its cool that you pander to them though...

sure, the brits like their boxing...unfortunately, the american media buys into the fan base, and the hype job starts from there...

even englands best p4p boxer -- khan -- cant wait to jump ship...weird...the brits must not be so cordial after all...

[Johnny2hats]

Most americans, but not all. The British market is huge, so that's why they get attention. Look at the ratio of american boxers to british boxers, its a massive difference, so any british boxers that make a name for themselves are hyped up to tap into the british market. It is a business as much as it is a sport....I'm just trying to explain why they are hyped up, so I'm not pandering to them. Hope that makes sense.

[wXh]

lacy was overhyped, for sure...but it was because he was a physical beast...

if lacy was from england, he would have been selling out wembley stadium after his third professional fight...

Khan and Haye are worldclass in terms of boxing skills. Froch and Hatton aren't.

Khan and Haye are the truth. Hatton and Froch suck.

[Mersey]

no offesnse dude, but most americans dont give a **** ass about what the brits like...its cool that you pander to them though...

sure, the brits like their boxing...unfortunately, the american media buys into the fan base, and the hype job starts from there...

even englands best p4p boxer -- khan -- cant wait to jump ship...weird...the brits must not be so cordial after all...

But you're not biased at all are you?

[Spray_resistant]

But you're not biased at all are you?

He is still mad about what happened with king George and the taxes.

[Ray*]

no offesnse dude, but most americans dont give a **** ass about what the brits like...its cool that you pander to them though...

sure, the brits like their boxing...unfortunately, the american media buys into the fan base, and the hype job starts from there...

even englands best p4p boxer -- khan -- cant wait to jump ship...weird...the brits must not be so cordial after all...

LOL you think Khan is our best P4P boxer???? Seriously?

[#4#king]

Most americans, but not all. The British market is huge, so that's why they get attention. Look at the ratio of american boxers to british boxers, its a massive difference, so any british boxers that make a name for themselves are hyped up to tap into the british market. It is a business as much as it is a sport....I'm just trying to explain why they are hyped up, so I'm not pandering to them. Hope that makes sense.

yeah, i hear ya...

i understand why they are hyped up...but that doesnt change the fact that average brit fighters are hyped up like they are superstars...

simply not the case...khan is the only brit with world-class skills, and he doesnt want anything to do with the country because -- in his words -- feels racially persecuted...

when is the last time you heard an american boxer sat that?

[#4#king]

LOL you think Khan is our best P4P boxer???? Seriously?

yup...

that would make me a sane boxing fan...let me guess, you think froch is the best brit p4p?

not only that, you think hes the best brit p4p of all-time? wouldnt surprise me...

[Bad Boy Dazza]

what in gods name are you talking about? you know this is a boxing board right?

You're the one who brought up race/religion persecution. Can't keep up with your own BS eh?