just cause you think its boring doesnt mean everyone does
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Originally posted by bigdramashow View Postwhat is there to like. it makes no sense. surely the whole reason of watching boxing is to be entertained, so why would you support fighters who dont provide this? Or is there another reason why people passionately defend fighters that are boring? For those who are massive fans of safety first, negative fighters, please tell us why that is....
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Interesting that the same people who bashed Wladimir Klitschko for being "boring" praise Andre Ward for his clinching, holding, head butting, grappling and clamping style.
At least Wlad scored lots of exciting KOs - he wasn't feather-fisted.
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Originally posted by Freedom . View PostInteresting that the same people who bashed Wladimir Klitschko for being "boring" praise Andre Ward for his clinching, holding, head butting, grappling and clamping style.
At least Wlad scored lots of exciting KOs - he wasn't feather-fisted.
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Originally posted by Deevel916 View PostI've gotten accused of racial biased when rooting for or criticizing certain boxers.
I'm a fan of styles. Not race. You can be half human/half donkey. If you provide an entertaining fighting style I'll root for you.
My favorite fighters of all time are:
Tyson
Holyfield
Pryor
Duran
Pacquiao
Juan Manuel Marquez
Cotto
Gatti
Johnny Tapia
SRR
It doesnt get any more diverse than that.
You knew what you were signing up for when you chose this profession. I'm not saying fighters should just brawl mindlessly face-first, I enjoy a lot of the technical aspects, but you gotta give the fans something exciting. "Boring" fighters have contributed to Boxing's decline, and MMA's rise, IMO.
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Originally posted by Freedom . View PostInteresting that the same people who bashed Wladimir Klitschko for being "boring" praise Andre Ward for his clinching, holding, head butting, grappling and clamping style.
At least Wlad scored lots of exciting KOs - he wasn't feather-fisted.
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Originally posted by earless View PostGood post. Agreed 100%. This is entertainment after all and also a BLOOD sport. If you aren't willing to entertain the fans who made you rich, I won't support you. No matter "race", nationality, color, creed, whatever.
You knew what you were signing up for when you chose this profession. I'm not saying fighters should just brawl mindlessly face-first, I enjoy a lot of the technical aspects, but you gotta give the fans something exciting. "Boring" fighters have contributed to Boxing's decline, and MMA's rise, IMO.
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