i respect anyone who gets in the ring, especially fighters who are able to reach the top level. it takes so much hard work and sacrifice to do so, you need to fight through so much adversity as well.
some fighters i respect more than others, hopkins is one. for the way he turned his life around at a relatively advanced age for a young fighter. the way he became an atg without having the most talent, but through hard work and dedication. he mastered his craft in a way fighters dont do anymore, which is why he is still successful way past his physical prime. just doing what hes doing at nearly 50 is incredible.
also, for a fighter to make history like he did at MW only to be robbed of his crown after all those years, TWICE! and then get robbed again for his 175lb crown only to come back stronger each time and beat even better fighters than the ones he got robbed against.
paul williams is another, never seen anyone respond to adversity that well. his career, his dream and his legs were taken from him, all in one tragic accident. yet he isnt bitter at all, he doesnt even seem upset. he just keeps rolling with the punches and makes the best of any situation. you ave to respect such mental toughness.
others include JMM, floyd, ward, pacquiao, rigo, bradley, mares etc.
if i went back in time the list would be too long, back then people were just more respectable in general imo. not just fighters.
hopkins is a another one, i have massive respect for b-hop
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