Can a boxer be called a coward?

[Robbie Barrett]

thats true. if floyd was a soldier he would have abandonded his unit for 5 years only to return when the enemy had already been defeated, he would then struggle mightily with a depleted enemy and pretend that he won the entire war himself.

Damn............ That sounds like America in WW2

[Gillie]

It is an interesting question. I suppose I take issue when I see people on this site calling fighters cowards while sitting safely behind a keyboard. Also, there are "cherry picking" situations that occur all the time so I suppose the "school yard" bully theory could be applicable in this case. It's just tough for me to call anyone a coward who both punches and gets punched for a living. There is also all of the training, sparring and sacrifice that come with being a pro fighter, so that is also something to think about.

[Canelo and GGG]

Yes but only if I'm not a fan of them.

Maybe you are not so ******ed as you think ? 100% agree all fighters i dont like are cowards.

[Canelo and GGG]

Damn............ That sounds like America in WW2

Isaac on poin on point my friend

[WesternChamp]

yes.

soldiers can be cowards as well.

Being a fighter isnt an automatic immunity for CHRONIC ducking/ cherry picking.

agreed with this 100%. i've seen soldiers coward up and cry during a shoot out.

[icha]

Yes but only if I'm not a fan of them.

Best answer so far...

[boliodogs]

Some boxers are more courageous than others but no man who makes a living fighting should be called a coward in my opinion. Even the least courageous boxer has way above average courage.

[bluepete]

Nobody who doesn't box should ever call a fighter a coward.Bottom line is it's a job,with a short window to earn enough money to live the rest of your life on.You have to maximize your earning potential because none of the fans are going to feed your kids.These guys can die in there at any moment,a guy who came to my club died after sparring.You have to willingly climb in a ring running the risk of a blood clot on your brain.You risk humiliation in front of everyone who knows you.Too many internet warriors on here.

[Madison Boxing]

how was Klitschko/Browne considered cherry picking? The man hasn't fought in a year, coming off a loss, and Browne is top 10

cause he shat his pants when the joshua fight was on the table

[Canelo and GGG]

cause he shat his pants when the joshua fight was on the table

Ofc, and you know what offer was on the table ?Hearn want fight at March or April,you are fast to talk ****.