Fighting Overseas Adds to a Fighters Resume and Overall Greatness

[Tedkidlewis]

I've always respected fighters that have gone overseas to win a world title or to defend one.

Fighters like Ali and Robinson use to pretty much have world tours, they had so much belief in their ability, didn't fear losing and would go to an opponents backyard, even when they didn't have to.

Fighting overseas is a risk, that's why I give extra credit that have done that and it's also detracts from a fighter for me, if they have not fought for a title or defended outside of their home country. Definitely adds to a fighters resume.

[285Kid]

Mike Tyson fought in the UK & Japan

[-Kev-]

No it really doesn't, but that's your opinion, cool. For me it's who you beat. It could have been 50 fights live from your basement, if you beat worthy opponents you're good in my book.

[Tedkidlewis]

Mike Tyson fought in the UK & Japan

And Denmark.

[BattlingNelson]

I've always respected fighters that have gone overseas to win a world title or to defend one.

Fighters like Ali and Robinson use to pretty much have world tours, they had so much belief in their ability, didn't fear losing and would go to an opponents backyard, even when they didn't have to.

Fighting overseas is a risk, that's why I give extra credit that have done that and it's also detracts from a fighter for me, if they have not fought for a title or defended outside of their home country. Definitely adds to a fighters resume.

Absolutely. Fighting in an opponents backyard, several timezones away, with a hostile crowd and a language you dont know. Big difference and is definetely a major obstacle.

[Tedkidlewis]

No it really doesn't, but that's your opinion, cool. For me it's who you beat. It could have been 50 fights live from your basement, if you beat worthy opponents you're good in my book.

But you have a nice little advantage when fighting at home, especially these days where you have fighters in bed with the casinos, hotels, officials....you have fighters choosing there opponents gloves and ring canvas'

Shows real character to take yourself out of your comfort zone.

[Tedkidlewis]

Absolutely. Fighting in an opponents backyard, several timezones away, with a hostile crowd and a language you dont know. Big difference and is definetely a major obstacle.

That's exactly right. I respect any fighter willing to walk in to the lions den.

[Zaroku]

Crawford went abroad to win his title. Chocolatito got titles in Japan.

But fighting in the U.S. Is considered the big leagues.

[kiaba360]

I've always respected fighters that have gone overseas to win a world title or to defend one.

Fighters like Ali and Robinson use to pretty much have world tours, they had so much belief in their ability, didn't fear losing and would go to an opponents backyard, even when they didn't have to.

Fighting overseas is a risk, that's why I give extra credit that have done that and it's also detracts from a fighter for me, if they have not fought for a title or defended outside of their home country. Definitely adds to a fighters resume.

If something is "extra credit", then it isn't something you can penalize when it isn't done. Otherwise, it's just an expectation. Not to take away from your original point though, as I do have more respect for the "road warriors" who travel to other countries and build their name that way. It definitely isn't easy, because if it was, more fighters would do it. I'm also wondering when Braehmer will come over and get his ass kicked by Kovalev lol

[-PBP-]

Depends on the opponent. Beating Ricky Hatton in Vegas is more impressive than beating Junior Witter in the UK for example.