Why do fighters with power get hyped up without proving themselves?

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  • B-Bomber
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    #51
    Because power is easy to understand, thus is easy to like.

    I like fighters like Rigo , I like to study their movements, their way to set up a punch, yet I'm sure there are still many subtle moves I miss.

    It is not easy to understand why they manage to not get hit, so these kind of fighters are often labelled as boring or runners.

    On the other hand , many people, myself included at times, are too fast in judging a guy with power and label him as a "crude brawler".

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    • UTEP
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      #52
      GGG, Kovalev, and Matthysse huh Larry? Why didn't you mention Deontay Wilder or Kieth Thurman? Yea we know why Larry, we all know why, smh.
      Last edited by UTEP; 03-31-2014, 06:19 PM.

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      • StarshipTrooper
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        #53
        I sense another LarryX tantrum brewing :chuckle9:

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        • bojangles1987
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          #54
          Originally posted by LarryXXX


          Stevenson is the lineal champion hard to be a hyped up lineal champion
          You did NOT just say that.

          You realize Stevenson hasn't beaten any better fighters than Kovalev, except for maybe Chad Dawson? And considering Dawson was coming off a weight drained beating where he was stopped by Andre freaking Ward, I wouldn't consider that very impressive.

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          • RAV3N
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            #55
            I like technical boxers and punchers but there is nothing like watching a boxer hurt his opponent and then moving in for the kill, it gets me shouting in excitement every time.

            But Larry why do you support Floyd so much when he clearly takes low risk fights and doesnt fight all the the top fighters out there.

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            • MRCHOKEaMF
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              #56
              Originally posted by RAV3N
              I like technical boxers and punchers but there is nothing like watching a boxer hurt his opponent and then moving in for the kill, it gets me shouting in excitement every time.

              But Larry why do you support Floyd so much when he clearly takes low risk fights and doesnt fight all the the top fighters out there.
              Floyd has beaten OVER 20 CHAMPIONS, and top fighters you guys always saying this person or that person is gonna beat Floyd then when he embarrasses them, "they wasnt anything". heres an example
              Originally
              Posted by PAC-BOY
              Guerrero will beat Floyds Ass Up! FEAR! They know He will be relentless on Floyd. Duck him Floyd Duck him!

              Originally Posted by Matty Ice
              Guerrero over Mayweather by KO or wide UD. Sig it.

              Originally Posted by JmH Reborn
              Guerrero will make Mayweather retire after 5

              I actually feel bad for Mayweather taking this fight...Showtime is about to drop him like a bad habit!

              Originally Posted by PAC-BOY
              Floyd is scared to death of Guererro. LOL Nobody thinks they will lose until they lose...thats what confidence is. what a dumbass. Guerrero showed he can bam and Floyd wants no pert of the risky Guerrero. The Ghost will haunt his ass!

              Plain and simple you guys say these guys are gonna beat him then he white-washes they asses then they are cherry picks

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              • Pigeons
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                #57
                Let's be honest, 75% of this forum doesn't root for style, they root for flag, shade, and dialect.

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                • RAV3N
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                  #58
                  Originally posted by MRCHOKEaMF
                  Floyd has beaten OVER 20 CHAMPIONS, and top fighters you guys always saying this person or that person is gonna beat Floyd then when he embarrasses them, "they wasnt anything". heres an example
                  Originally
                  Posted by PAC-BOY
                  Guerrero will beat Floyds Ass Up! FEAR! They know He will be relentless on Floyd. Duck him Floyd Duck him!

                  Originally Posted by Matty Ice
                  Guerrero over Mayweather by KO or wide UD. Sig it.

                  Originally Posted by JmH Reborn
                  Guerrero will make Mayweather retire after 5

                  I actually feel bad for Mayweather taking this fight...Showtime is about to drop him like a bad habit!

                  Originally Posted by PAC-BOY
                  Floyd is scared to death of Guererro. LOL Nobody thinks they will lose until they lose...thats what confidence is. what a dumbass. Guerrero showed he can bam and Floyd wants no pert of the risky Guerrero. The Ghost will haunt his ass!

                  Plain and simple you guys say these guys are gonna beat him then he white-washes they asses then they are cherry picks
                  So Maidana is the best opponent out there for him, okay.

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                  • Bushbaby
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                    #59
                    If Adonis didn't duck Kova, he could have destroyed the hype though, right??

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                    • BUNGALOWS
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                      #60
                      Originally posted by Pigeons
                      Let's be honest, 75% of this forum doesn't root for style, they root for flag, shade, and dialect.
                      This man knows what's up.

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