If the Klitchko's were American.....

[Slick_Rick]

Why do the Klits get hated on? And how is NOT their fault?

Because they are reigning in a division that is extremely poor, they have no competition therefore being in boring fights.

Race and Nationality plays its part but its not the primary reason for the hate they get, when Vitali gave Lewis all he could take he was warmly embraced.

[j.one]

They're not American, so it doesn't matter.

Co-Sign keep it movin there not American and there not exciting these are the facts...Fight Toney or Haye or stay on streams or fighting on espn classic at 4 in the afternoon period.

[AllEyesOpen]

The Klits(or at least Wlad) are hated because for fighter who have such a size and strength advantage they don't do what most HW would do which is throw to hurt or stop their opponents, and it's not as if they're facing exceptional fighter. I have to say that the last few fights that Wlad was in could have easily ended in in 3 rounds if he would throw the right with conviction from the start.

[ummeed]

Floyd fans should love the K bros.

They use the sweet science to a T.

I wonder why they don't though.

not enough blingz!

[boxingking500]

how is the klits having bad competition there fault.... jeez people are so ******

[etlux]

The Klits(or at least Wlad) are hated because for fighter who have such a size and strength advantage they don't do what most HW would do which is throw to hurt or stop their opponents, and it's not as if they're facing exceptional fighter. I have to say that the last few fights that Wlad was in could have easily ended in in 3 rounds if he would throw the right with conviction from the start.

they have some of the highest KO percentage in history what are you talking about they don't throw to hurt their opponent. Wlad has KO'd I believe last 11 of his 13 fighters or so. Do you even watch boxing or you just trolling

[AllEyesOpen]

Were they in the first 3 rounds? or did he carry his weak opponent by just throwing his jab over and over again for the first 6+ rounds. Do you watch boxing?

Again I'm talking about Wlad, not Vitali.

[Kryptonian]

“Floyd fans should love the K bros. They use the sweet science to a T”

Awesome point and most Floyd fans would probably want the K bros to fight more like Pac anyways cause they are heavyweights. Why would they trade shots when they don’t need too, both these guys are no worse for wear mentally or physically and show no signs of being in the pro fight game.

“I have to say that the last few fights that Wlad was in could have easily ended in 3 rounds if he would throw the right with conviction from the start.”

And if he fails to end it in the first 3 rounds, he realizes he weighs 245lb and has to have enough gas to make it thru a 12 round fight, he is smart enough not to blow his load in the first 3 rounds.

“they have some of the highest KO percentage in history”

That’s my point, if they were American and had the same statistics they would be loved because American would own the heavyweight champions. Right now there is not even a glimmer of hope of any American heavyweight to even remotely stand a chance at beating them, so they are routinely hated on by the average American boxing fan. Loud mouth Haye or punch drunk Toney would not stand a chance against these two, these two are physical specimens, with immense boxing and athletic talent.

Boxing Analysts, experts and writers have never denied the Kiltchko’s of any accolades, and recognize them for what they are. Wasn’t it last year Wlad was up for fighter of the year honours? Again it’s not their fault the best competition they can face is from Europe and not America and its still isn’t good enough.

“god these threads are ******……and……..Another recycled thread. Who cares?”

Then why take the time to comment….. would you prefer that we talk about Floyd and Pac for the remainder of 2010. They just fought this last weekend so I think its still relevant to discuss them.

[Boxin']

The Klitschkos are hated by many for being white and being from Eastern Europe. Their worst bashers are self-hating white guys.

Mayweather is disliked by some for his poor sportsmanship, his big ego, and his complete lack of respect for other boxers.

Mayweather is hated on for being boring, you know that!

Larry Holmes was black and American but was hated, what do you have to say about that? Lennox Lewis was black and was hated on too...

I honestly think much of the hate comes from the fact that they are much bigger than their opponents and that gives them a big advantage. Wlad fighting Chambers is like 160lb Pavlik fighting 147lb Mayweather..

I don't hate the Klitschko's though, Wlad is a great fighter!

[Lakas]

If they were american they would be american



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