Why do some "boxing fans" shame you for liking pure boxers?

[Box-Office]

Now all styles make the boxing world go round, but you hear ignorant stuff towards master boxers/slicksters: cowards, pu55ies, runners, this ain't marathon (be a stationary target), go toe to toe, save the hugging for mother's day. So, liking guys who don't get hit much makes us cowards or not "manly"?

Not always the case, but a possible explanation is that unlike non-combat sports most people haven't participated in boxing, so can't appreciate the skill aspect or the mastery that someone like Rigondeaux shows us. So, why don't the same lot go ahead and watch may be like kickboxing? A real war of attrition and admittedly more exciting than boxing instead of always whining about guys like Lara and of course Mayweather?

Oh and if you're saying your opponent ran that's another way of saying you can't close the distance or good at cutting off the ring.

[Hype job]

Because they duck prime threats then when the guy's declined enough to deal with they say "exposed doe"

[Box-Office]

Because they duck prime threats then when the guy's declined enough to deal with they say "exposed doe"

Welcome Back!

I'm talking styles and not opposition.

[-PBP-]

Some are new fans that were introduced by Pac ko'ing people so they are only used to one style. Some are disgruntled fans of fighters that lost to pure boxers. So they take their frustration out on the entire style of fighting. Some are just blood thirsty meatheads that would rather see a one sided showcase beat down over a chess match between two ATGs.

Several reasons. At the end of the day everybody has their preferences and its just something we all need to accept. Luckily boxing offers everything for everybody.

[Easy Work.]

Because they duck prime threats then when the guy's declined enough to deal with they say "exposed doe"

We know ur talking about pacman being "declined". lol .

[GRIP STACCIN]

this is a good queshion,,,like for me its a styleistic thing that i preferce to watch but people say oh wow how cum u dont watch any brawlers u must be biased,,and i shake my head cause people just dont get it

[Mr. Philadel]

proper thread!!...I favor pure boxers....I have nothing against brawlers but I prefer a battle of wits and skill

[The Ninth Layer]

Now all styles make the boxing world go round, but you hear ignorant stuff towards master boxers/slicksters: cowards, pu55ies, runners, this ain't marathon (be a stationary target), go toe to toe, save the hugging for mother's day. So, liking guys who don't get hit much makes us cowards or not "manly"?

Not always the case, but a possible explanation is that unlike non-combat sports most people haven't participated in boxing, so can't appreciate the skill aspect or the mastery that someone like Rigondeaux shows us. So, why don't the same lot go ahead and watch may be like kickboxing? A real war of attrition and admittedly more exciting than boxing instead of always whining about guys like Lara and of course Mayweather?

Oh and if you're saying your opponent ran that's another way of saying you can't close the distance or good at cutting off the ring.

The short answer is that "pure" boxers aren't very entertaining. It's practically the definition of being a "pure" boxer: someone who is there to outfence you instead of outfight you.

From a technical perspective it can be fascinating to watch a pure boxer move around and control a fight. But from an "I paid money to see this" perspective, it can be pretty frustrating watching two guys strafe around each other without throwing anything of substance.

There's nothing more frustrating than seeing a fighter who is obviously faster and more powerful than his opponent just coasting instead of pressing his advantage. It's hard to respect a fighter who remains cautious at all times even when it's unnecessary.

Finally the ultimate benchmark of skill in boxing is whether you can close the show out early. If these pure boxers are so good, fans will always ask why they aren't going for the knockout or at least asserting their presence on the fight.

[FadeToBlack]

People make fun of slicksters because they want to see a brawl, so they figure the best way to get them to open up more is to challenge their manhood. Basically, they're trying to dare the slicksters to become brawlers for their own viewing enjoyment and try to belittle them after watching an elusive fighter coast to an easy victory.

[dan_cov]

I don't get it either.

The only styles I dislike are constantly negative spoilers like Ishe Smith and Carlos Molina and brawlers with no head movement or any defense at all that plod in straight lines. Even then I try not to always bash them I simply don't watch them fight.

Ruslan probably falls into the latter but he is an exception, I admire his heart and at least he can counter. Its hard not to be a fan of someone who lacks so badly but makes up with it through sheer determination and will and almost finds a way to win everytime.