does hometown advantage really can affect the fight?

**manila_assasin** · 06-10-2005, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by snipes12

i dont know but i still have respect for zoo for fighting in a Challenger's den or territory evendo it doesn't ( for me) affect the fight.

I have a 50/50 opinion as far as this is concerned. I keep thinking sometimes that boxing is basketball that if youre in your home court you have the great advantage. Unfortunately in boxing it's only you and your opponent that matters. Regardless where you are fighting. ONe example of this is the upcoming Gatti-PBF fight. I am a Gatti fan (coz were both Jersey City boys) LOL and he's a warrior but for some reason I think PBF will stop him two weeks from now regradless if theyre fighting in AC or in Vegas.

**Martin (Top Knowledge)** · 06-10-2005, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by snipes12

i dont know but i still have respect for zoo for fighting in a Challenger's den or territory risking his belt evendo it doesn't ( for me) affect the fight.

The ring is the same size and when the fighters begin, they won't be paying any attention to what's going on outside it.

The only way fighting in a challengers territory could affect a fighter is if they get a notorius "hometown decsion" from the judges.

+ I've seen biased referee's before too...

But as far as the fighters themselves... It won't affect them at all.

**Benoit Gaudet** · 06-10-2005, 10:48 AM

i honestly think hometown is more of a burden than a advantage...cause you have that added pressure of doing well in front of your people....plus you got all those distractions that come with being home before a fight...i always felt less nervous fighting out of town rather than

**Konstantin** · 06-10-2005, 10:51 AM

It only affects some boxers. It only affects the brawlers. What happens if you're Gatti and you go down, you got cuts on your eyes and all of a sudden a 'GATTI! GATTI!' chant rises up. This guy going on heart, he is gonna get the **** up and beat the other guy. For brawlers like Gatti, Corrales, Castillo and yes Hatton, this is exactly what they revel in. Now for someone like Floyd and he hears his name chanting he will probably do a little dance, **** his arm or some **** like that. It will not affect his game, only his ego.

**jatt the ripper** · 06-10-2005, 11:04 AM

fighting at your home venue would have some effect. Fighting at home would give a small increase in determination to win and satisfy your home crowd. It would also give you slightly more adrenaline. Also the fact it is your home and you have fought there before would make you more comfortable and being more comfortable and relaxed can make you box better
However for top class fighters it woodn;t make that much of a difference.
The main advantage you would get is from the judges and maybe sometimes the ref.

**josenoway** · 06-10-2005, 11:06 AM

If it's a close fight, hometown can have a small advantage but I don't really think it makes or breaks a fight.

**TheEvilSaint** · 06-10-2005, 11:14 AM

fighting in ur hometown can hurt you or it can help you. before the fight, a lot of pressure is on u and its up to u alone to deal with that. however, during the fight, if u get hurt or ur revving up for a win, the crowd can really start cheering u on and gives u an adrenalin rush, making u stronger, faster, and more aggressive.
the hometown factor really just depends on how u can or cant handle pressure.

does hometown advantage really can affect the fight?