We should pay more respect to fighters who stay with it

[infamous larryx]

i have more respect for fighters who constantly lose but continue to fight because they need money or for the love of the sport, then world champs.

true cause losing mentally ruins alot of fighters..

[Sam Donald]

thats what im saying..anyone who continues to train,dedicate themselves and fight ..win or lose deserves respect..the routine is grueling....i dont care if their record is 5-20.....it takes balls and hardwork to be a REAL fighter..


NOW IM NOT REFURING TO THE BUMS WHO THROW FIGHTS FOR A PAYCHECK OR WHO COME IN LOOKING LIKE THEY SLEPT THRU THE ENTIRE TRAINING CAMP..I MEAN REAL DEDICATED FIGHTERS

this is a good post of yours

[THE REED]

Exactly. This is their job. And i don't know about some people on this site but when they have a family to support maybe then they will fully understand and appreciate the sacrifices made to get to the point where you earn real money in this spot.

Sometimes it's frustrating to the fans when certain fighters hold out for more money...

But sometimes you really have to look at the situation.. some of these guys are on the brink of making million dollar checks... They want to make sure they get the best deal possible... because if they lose, or their career goes downhill after that fight... it may be their last big payday..

Us fans generally just care about the best fighting the best... but they also have to look out for their own lives, and their families lives..

Paul Williams actually comes to mind... people definitely get irritated about him holding out for more money... but this guy doesn't really get good paydays...

And, once he loses, or his career starts going downhill because of the punishment he takes in the ring... he is going to wish he held out for that extra million when he had the chance...

[infamous larryx]

Sometimes it's frustrating to the fans when certain fighters hold out for more money...

But sometimes you really have to look at the situation.. some of these guys are on the brink of making million dollar checks... They want to make sure they get the best deal possible... because if they lose, or therircareer goes downhill after that fight... it may be their last big payday..

Us fans generally just care about the best fighting the best... but they also have to look out for their own lives, and their families lives..

Paul Williams actually comes to mind... people definitely get irritated about him holding out for more money... but this guy doesn't really get good paydays...

And, once he loses, or his career starts going downhill because of the punishment he takes in the ring... he is going to wish he held out for that extra million when he had the chance...

right on the button......

[infamous larryx]

this is a good post of yours

thanks......

[Doctor_Tenma]

Sometimes it's frustrating to the fans when certain fighters hold out for more money...

But sometimes you really have to look at the situation.. some of these guys are on the brink of making million dollar checks... They want to make sure they get the best deal possible... because if they lose, or therircareer goes downhill after that fight... it may be their last big payday..

Us fans generally just care about the best fighting the best... but they also have to look out for their own lives, and their families lives..

Paul Williams actually comes to mind... people definitely get irritated about him holding out for more money... but this guy doesn't really get good paydays...

And, once he loses, or his career starts going downhill because of the punishment he takes in the ring... he is going to wish he held out for that extra million when he had the chance...

Sad truth that I have a hard time accepting. Maidana is a perfect example of that, who is now facin' Corley...

[MrRolltide91]

Sometimes it's frustrating to the fans when certain fighters hold out for more money...

But sometimes you really have to look at the situation.. some of these guys are on the brink of making million dollar checks... They want to make sure they get the best deal possible... because if they lose, or their career goes downhill after that fight... it may be their last big payday..

Us fans generally just care about the best fighting the best... but they also have to look out for their own lives, and their families lives..

Paul Williams actually comes to mind... people definitely get irritated about him holding out for more money... but this guy doesn't really get good paydays...

And, once he loses, or his career starts going downhill because of the punishment he takes in the ring... he is going to wish he held out for that extra million when he had the chance...

^^^^^^^^this

[THE REED]

Credit to Mike Tyson actually.


Think about it.


This guy is broke... his own words.

He has the option to fight Holyfield again... which people WOULD pay for and he WOULD earn about 10 million dollars for the fight.

But he realized he just doesn't have it in him... he's not going to take advantage of the sport, even if he's broke and the option is there..

[The Big Dunn]

Sometimes it's frustrating to the fans when certain fighters hold out for more money...

But sometimes you really have to look at the situation.. some of these guys are on the brink of making million dollar checks... They want to make sure they get the best deal possible... because if they lose, or their career goes downhill after that fight... it may be their last big payday..

Us fans generally just care about the best fighting the best... but they also have to look out for their own lives, and their families lives..

Paul Williams actually comes to mind... people definitely get irritated about him holding out for more money... but this guy doesn't really get good paydays...

And, once he loses, or his career starts going downhill because of the punishment he takes in the ring... he is going to wish he held out for that extra million when he had the chance...

The business of boxing is so much sleazier than we really know. Or see on TV. Some of the posters don't realize that Glen Johnson makes like $10k when he fights in the main event on FNF on ESPN. You see Glenn 4 times on ESPN he doens't even make 50g's. Unbelievable.

[infamous larryx]

Credit to Mike Tyson actually.


Think about it.


This guy is broke... his own words.

He has the option to fight Holyfield again... which people WOULD pay for and he WOULD earn about 10 million dollars for the fight.

But he realized he just doesn't have it in him... he's not going to take advantage of the sport, even if he's broke and the option is there..

true..very true