Black Boxing

[McKay 1]

Why is that every single white fighter whether from the United States or Europe no matter how good is always down played. And other fights even racist ones who associate themselves with figueres such as Malcom X are depicted as heroes.

If you watch boxing from the standpoint of a non-racist its clear that there is a bias towards blacks in boxing. Everybody remembers Floyd Patterson but Ingmarr Johansson (as an example) who was World Heavyweight Champion and defeated Floyd Patterson is hardly remembered by anybody.

Another point is every single white fighter who is a legitimate contender and happens to be white is always adressed as "white hype or hope." A title which downgrades there actual ability and accomplishments.

[vB Martin]

You forgot this one in your sig. It would make a nice avatar for you, too.

[McKay 1]

You forgot this one in your sig. It would make a nice avatar for you, too.

Its a legitmate and obvious questoins. That deserves to be answered with a reasonable response.

[vB Martin]

ok. It's because of Affirmative Action.

[paul750]

I think theres an element of society that sometimes looks down on themselves for one reason or another, this applies to all races of course. I'm not sure what the reason for it is, it could be a number of reasons. I think most true boxing fans appreciate all the great past and current fighters.

[FrankJack]

That question does deserve a legitimate answer. I really couldn't tell you why that is, man. It def. isn't fair to white fighters and regardless of past events noone should be treated wrongly in any sport based on race.

[TheGreat1]

i can see your point but it seems that the better and more successful fighters over the past 30 years have been black or hispanic. And when they are challanged by an up and coming white guy, it normally ends bads. Like Cooney/holmes Mercer/Morrison Golota/LL,Brewster,Tyson Gatti/PBF. Please don't get me wrong i don't think its right to steriotype and i understand there are exceptions to every rule but perception is reality. by the way, are you thinking of someone in perticular?

[TheGreat1]

i see where u r coming from, i just saw a thread created that classified this guy as THE GREAT WHITE HOPE.

[Tha Greatest]

McKay..

Did you NOT see the rematchs with Patterson?
Floyd landed a left hook that nearly killed Johannsen, so it was obvious that his win was nothing more than a fluke.

Why are they all mentioned as white hypes?

uhh...well the ones that are mentioned as white hypes, uh....well that's what they are...

There are some great white fighters..

Marciano
Dempsey(One of the greatest heavys ever)
Fitzsimmons
Leonard
etc.

[RockyMarciano]

hONESLTY IT IS BECAUSE BLACK PEOPLE FREAK OUT ABOUT RACE ****,,AND WHITE PEOPLE DONT REALLY CARE, THEY BRING THE WHOLE RACE ISSUE UPON THEMSELVES. (THEY AS IN AFRO AMERICANS)