Martin Murray has the heart of a champion

[B-Bomber]

"People telling me you went 11 rounds. Nobody has ever done that or whatever. But it's not what I wanted to hear at this time. I've been beaten and I'm gutted. Everyone is saying they're proud, but all I can think about is getting beat."

See, even Murray agrees with me. Telling someone they have the heart of a champion is like rubbing it in their face that they're not actual one though. Sure, he might have one component of a champion, but all that implies is that he's missing all the other crucial qualities of a champion.

Of course, nobody is happy to lose.

He though gave a brave effort in the ring, and gave credit to his opponent after the fight.

It's not about rubbing it in his face, it is about praising him for fighting and losing like a man.
In a sport full of divas complaining before, during and after a fight, Murray deserves praise for his effort and, in my opinion, for his honest, lucid post fight interview.

[Dindu_Nuffin]

Freedom have you ever even spared before?

Have you?

How is that even relevant?

ANd is there even any way we can prove somebody has spared without posting indisputable video evidence?

[Daddy T]

Big respect to Martin Murray - he's a ring warrior.

He was Gennady Golovkin most determined opponent to date. You won't find a fighter with more courage in a boxing ring!

This is an appreciation thread - please post only POSITIVE comments here.

agreed. He showed great heart

[Dindu_Nuffin]

Murray could have stayed down after getting KD'd hard.

Rubio and Geale both threw the white flag in, when they could have fought on.

Murray fought as bravely, and with as much courage as possible.

[Bigg Rigg]

He did the same **** cotto did vs Manny and I never hear anybody say good things about Miguel when it comes to that fight. Fought tough early, got dropped a few tines and tried to run out the clock.

[Szef]

He did the same **** cotto did vs Manny and I never hear anybody say good things about Miguel when it comes to that fight. Fought tough early, got dropped a few tines and tried to run out the clock.

cry me a river

[bojangles1987]

He gave everything he had. His corner really should have looked out for him more.

[Simurgh]

I see Murray as the second best MW atm.

[FerFAL]

Hey sometimes boxers get points for getting their asses beat.


I guess.

Hell, sometimes they downright win and remian "undefeated". You run, throw some ****ty weak slaps/punches, lose a tooth, get your nose broken, and you're still TBE! TBE!.

[Baltimore]

Murray showed a ton of heart and deserves any fan's respect after yesterday