To Non Athletic Know It Alls.

[DJR005]

Before I say this I want everyone to know this isn't directed to the entire message board but rather to the guys who repeatedly rip on these fighters for opting to take a fight for more money instead of fighting the most qualified person right away and for those who rip in the fighters who have one bad fight then say he's finished and he suucks.

Ok I just had to hang up my skates due to a nagging knee injury that I've had since I was playing juniors then college and my whole pro career. I finally am working a regular 8 hour day or more and listening to people who have never played a competitive sport and a top level in their life constantly passing judgement on pro athletes makes me laugh. I know everubody is entitled to their opinion and that's ok but when you stat to say that a fighter sucks bc he had a bad night or bc he opted to fight someone who brings more money to the table that just baffles me. You do know that this is how they make a living and they are just rtying to look out for theur familys future so their kids don't have to fight or at least have an option to do whatever they want. The next time someone starts a thread that has the topic of someone sucking or anything like that ask yourself when the last time you did anything on the same level as him or piut in as much work and sacrificed as much as pro athletes have to get to where they areand if you can honestly say that you have done as much or more than him then write whatever you want

[Mega Eggot]

Well, this is the internet. Home of the rejects, but I like your post. Green K.

[Amazinger]

Before I say this I want everyone to know this isn't directed to the entire message board but rather to the guys who repeatedly rip on these fighters for opting to take a fight for more money instead of fighting the most qualified person right away and for those who rip in the fighters who have one bad fight then say he's finished and he suucks.

Ok I just had to hang up my skates due to a nagging knee injury that I've had since I was playing juniors then college and my whole pro career. I finally am working a regular 8 hour day or more and listening to people who have never played a competitive sport and a top level in their life constantly passing judgement on pro athletes makes me laugh. I know everubody is entitled to their opinion and that's ok but when you stat to say that a fighter sucks bc he had a bad night or bc he opted to fight someone who brings more money to the table that just baffles me. You do know that this is how they make a living and they are just rtying to look out for theur familys future so their kids don't have to fight or at least have an option to do whatever they want. The next time someone starts a thread that has the topic of someone sucking or anything like that ask yourself when the last time you did anything on the same level as him or piut in as much work and sacrificed as much as pro athletes have to get to where they areand if you can honestly say that you have done as much or more than him then write whatever you want

It is not about the fan against the athlete.A fan can say "you suck"that to an athlete why because they are on different level.If an athlete fail to become competitive in HIS sport then paying fan's can say their displeasure about the athlete's performance.

As an athlete one should not compare their athleticism against their fans and say you never been where I stand.that is wrong.you may never be where you stand because of sports fans.


therefore TS you can STFU now and lick your wounds for a little while.

[DJR005]

Haha, so im guessing you are one of those people im talking about then. Probably couldn't quite make it in any sport now you just critisize people for doing things that you never could. I don't have to lick my wounds, I have no regrets for anything I've done, I was able to play my sport for 5 years and make money for doing what I've loved my whole life. You just keep watching other people live their dreams and keep wishing you could do something great. Thanks

[cixthree]

I agree bro, these FeeMen on this board kill me also. But I'll say it is a 2 headed coin, and at times they are rite.
This is not going to look good but, i for one give fighters like Floyd a pass. Atleast he tells you that it's all about the money, but the other guys put up this "I fight for pride, or I fight for my people" shyt.
Then turn around and haggle about giving the other guy 50/50, threatening to walk if they don't get the lions share.

If it's about the money just say that, don't put lipstick on a pig and tell me it's Miss America.
but my biggest pet peeve is when a never had a fight in his life, log wart coward calls a man that has fought his whole life a coward, ***** or any other name.

[rambov]

You won't get many responses here. Great post though

That's why pro athletes dislike most fans in general. Its just part of their job to smile and sign autographs.

[J.Dempsey]

Gd thread and some posts too.
Some ppl literally live on forums...if it don't make money it don't make sense IMO..I'm talking bout YOU not pro boxers.
Chase ur dream u only get one life maaaan

Green K's comin up when im on comp, it's hard to do on iphone

[Nuurzhaelan]

Before I say this I want everyone to know this isn't directed to the entire message board but rather to the guys who repeatedly rip on these fighters for opting to take a fight for more money instead of fighting the most qualified person right away and for those who rip in the fighters who have one bad fight then say he's finished and he suucks.

Ok I just had to hang up my skates due to a nagging knee injury that I've had since I was playing juniors then college and my whole pro career. I finally am working a regular 8 hour day or more and listening to people who have never played a competitive sport and a top level in their life constantly passing judgement on pro athletes makes me laugh. I know everubody is entitled to their opinion and that's ok but when you stat to say that a fighter sucks bc he had a bad night or bc he opted to fight someone who brings more money to the table that just baffles me. You do know that this is how they make a living and they are just rtying to look out for theur familys future so their kids don't have to fight or at least have an option to do whatever they want. The next time someone starts a thread that has the topic of someone sucking or anything like that ask yourself when the last time you did anything on the same level as him or piut in as much work and sacrificed as much as pro athletes have to get to where they areand if you can honestly say that you have done as much or more than him then write whatever you want

Uh, that's a diva mentality right there. 'Sacrificing'...what? Athletes get paid to play. Play, or if you prefer 'compete'. I ain't suggesting that it's an easy life, but it is a life that you and other athletes chose for whatever reason, pay and glory probably being chief among those, so don't wave that banner of sacrifice here. You get paid to provide entertainment. If it were not for the fans, some of whom you deplore for their criticisms, you would not be getting paid at all. It is an easy and convenient argument, but it is no less valid for being so. Suck it up.

Now, I agree that it is somewhat classless for fans to deride or execrate an athlete for one performance or irresponsible comment or action. Remember that, with rare exception, athletes get into the action for either love of sport, money, fame and legacy or all of these things and do not give back to their communities. I don't know that it should be required or expected, but it is worth keeping in mind that they are making these efforts for themselves, not for others. Pacquiao is one notable exception. He does so much for his people that he transcends sport and becomes a humanitarian; a philanthropist. It's not like most are trying to change the world or even their corner of it. Their sacrifices are not nearly on the level of military personnel, firefighters, police, rescue and other types of relief workers who labor for the benefit of others at meager pay and high risk to life and limb. I do not begrudge these athletes, but I am not according them more respect than the average person for so doing.

So please, enough of the sanctimonious ranting. Sure, fans can be boorish sometimes, but many athletes get paid more than enough to keep from whining about it. Those that don't? Well, maybe they have not sacrificed enough quite yet.

[Walt Liquor]

Before I say this I want everyone to know this isn't directed to the entire message board but rather to the guys who repeatedly rip on these fighters for opting to take a fight for more money instead of fighting the most qualified person right away and for those who rip in the fighters who have one bad fight then say he's finished and he suucks.

Ok I just had to hang up my skates due to a nagging knee injury that I've had since I was playing juniors then college and my whole pro career. I finally am working a regular 8 hour day or more and listening to people who have never played a competitive sport and a top level in their life constantly passing judgement on pro athletes makes me laugh. I know everubody is entitled to their opinion and that's ok but when you stat to say that a fighter sucks bc he had a bad night or bc he opted to fight someone who brings more money to the table that just baffles me. You do know that this is how they make a living and they are just rtying to look out for theur familys future so their kids don't have to fight or at least have an option to do whatever they want. The next time someone starts a thread that has the topic of someone sucking or anything like that ask yourself when the last time you did anything on the same level as him or piut in as much work and sacrificed as much as pro athletes have to get to where they areand if you can honestly say that you have done as much or more than him then write whatever you want

yea, but when you're ice skating competitivey, don't you have to face the best in your area or the best in the world to be considered a champion?

[DJR005]

yea, but when you're ice skating competitivey, don't you have to face the best in your area or the best in the world to be considered a champion?

Haha I had to give credit to this one it did make me laught, but no im not talking about figure skating, I played pro hockey for a living but for real that was a good one