why do guys who like defensive fighters think they are better fans

[KickAzz]

than those who like offensive fighters/exciting fights? Ive been a fan of this sport since i can remember. I watch boxing anytime i can, i play my favorite fights in my head before i sleep. Then some punk is gonna say im not a real fan cause i don't prefer defensive fighter? **** that. Boxing is a sport, and liking one style over the other doesn't make you less of a fan.

it's because their favorite boxers are boring

[Irish Hitman]

than those who like offensive fighters/exciting fights? Ive been a fan of this sport since i can remember. I watch boxing anytime i can, i play my favorite fights in my head before i sleep. Then some punk is gonna say im not a real fan cause i don't prefer defensive fighter? **** that. Boxing is a sport, and liking one style over the other doesn't make you less of a fan.

SOme people like the sweet science of defending.

[matic21]

I do think it is generally said against those who say things like "How did the judges give Mayweather/Casamayor/Dawson that many rounds? He was just running around all night, while his opponent was pressing the action." That's obviously pretty obnoxious to hear.

The only other thing I can think of is that it is more difficult to appreciate the mastery of a defensive wizard, and it's not as instinctual to like them, so they feel like they are on another level with the sport, because they have grown to love the mastery of something that isn't initially crowd pleasing to the eye.

Couldn't have said it better myself bro!

it's because their favorite boxers are boring

This guy is a bloody idiot!

[FLY TY]

I like good boxing, good defense, and wars. Don't most boxing fans like all kinds of fights?

if you are a "boxing fan" you should be able to appreciate different styles of fighters.....whether or not you prefer one style over another.

[2501]

I think its safe to say this thread is directed at Floyd fans. There is no question Floyd fans are the most condescending and elitist.

[Fox McCloud]

I think its safe to say this thread is directed at Floyd fans. There is no question Floyd fans are the most condescending and elitist.

Really? They are always pretty civil with me. It's those obnoxious Nicolino Locche fans who act superior to me at least.

[-MAKAVELLI-]

if you are a "boxing fan" you should be able to appreciate different styles of fighters.....whether or not you prefer one style over another.

i dont appreciate John Ruiz's jab and clinch style...that disqualifies me as a fan?


i dont have to appreciates everything to validate my fanhood


that's like me telling you 'you're not a basketball fan because you dont like players who flop'

[-Kev-]

I do think it is generally said against those who say things like "How did the judges give Mayweather/Casamayor/Dawson that many rounds? He was just running around all night, while his opponent was pressing the action." That's obviously pretty obnoxious to hear.

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It's a response to the ****heads who call a fighter boring because he hits without getting hit. A fan who likes defensive fighters/boxers will also enjoy an exciting fight but appreciates defensive fighters. A fan who likes exciting fights/fighters(or should I see fighters who use their face as defense) usually **** on defensive fighters/'chess matches'. Meaning they don't appreciate the sport as a whole and they are better off watching MMA.

It's like if I claim to love school and I have been going it to it everyday since I was 5. But then I only like Gym class and Lunch and **** on the other subjects because they're not as fun. It's very ******.

[2501]

Really? They are always pretty civil with me. It's those obnoxious Nicolino Locche fans who act superior to me at least.

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389564

I can post many more examples as well.

[-Kev-]

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=389564

I can post many more examples as well.

You're generalizing though. That's MIC, a known troll and bad Floyd fan. Why don't you get examples from good Floyd fans like El Jesus, Parody and The Comedian?

It's easy to pick out the worst posters of a fanbase to make a fool out of that whole fanbase. You're a Cotto fan, want me to get a post from Animalistic? and say "look how Cotto fans act". ???