How do you choose your favorite fighters?

[Golden Boi 360]

I think becoming fan of a boxer comes naturally. You can't force yourself to like and root for a boxer.

[Boxfan83]

I like Olympians the most, I think because I like speed. I am of course partial to American Olympians and if they are Mexican American they catch my eye moreso because they usually have something to relate too. I also have always like the featherweight divisions (122-130lbs) I think because at that weight they are typically fast handed. But guys like Gamboa, Gary Russel Jr., & Amir Khan, are always must watch fighters for me even though I dont care for 2 of the 3 because their fast.

I also really enjoy a boxer with a great Jab, ie. Miguel Cotto...

[SUBZER0ED]

I like an offensively-minded, defensive fighter. I.E. a fighter who can slip and block punches then make the opponent pay. Prime Tyson could get out of the way of an attack with ducks, torso & foot movement, then knock a mofo's head off.

[CatchAndShoot]

Always been drawn towards either super dynamic offensive fighters with very good defense, or super slick fighters that actually make defense super entertaining, and have a fighter's spirit.

Offensive guys: Tyson, Pac, Duran, Cotto, so many more.

Defensive guys: Pernell, Anselmo Moreno, Gamboa, RJJ, Toney, Winky Wright, etc. Was a big time Floyd fan til his first retirement, became a one punch at a time, not as entertaining fighter, plus just stopped liking the dude for whatever reason.

Then there's guys in between that I love watching also. I have like 20 favorite fighters.

[THC]

I like all styles so the differentiating factor becomes a matter of how much a fighter gives back to the fans. This is loosely related to the fighter's personality and the way he views the sport.

[GhostofDempsey]

I like fighters of various styles, but I have a preference towards well rounded boxer punchers who have the skill, but also come to fight. Hagler, Duran, Holyfield are some of my favorite fighters. But I also love fast, explosive fighters like Pac, Jones Jr. and Tyson.

Personality does make me like and sometimes dislike a fighter more, but I never support or hate a fighter strictly based on his personality.

Nationality has little do with my support. I live in America, if I lived in a small third world village, then I would definitely be more supportive of which ever boxer came from my town.

So my priority list for what makes me a fan of a fighter:

1. Fighting style/skills
2. Resume
3. Personality (combination or charisma, class, attitude and willingness to fight anyone falls into this category).

This is how I choose my favorites for the most part as well. I like well-rounded fighters with diverse skill sets, and who lean toward the aggressive side.

Boxing is a spectator sport, and sports are meant to be entertaining.

[chrisJS]

I like well rounded, technically sound boxers who are aggressive and looking to land hard punches. I appreciate good technique, combinations, counter punching a lot.

What I hate is most fighters who clinch excessively and in general dirty fighters. Not really into running either. I don't mind movement as long as it's moving and hitting and not for an entire fight. Just here and there.

[BoxingFan85]

Style, Technique, Ring Generalship & Professionalism..

[redmish]

I don't really choose at all. It happens over time and all of a sudden you realise who your favourite fighter is. At the moment I prefer GGG because I enjoy his style and I like watching KOs.

[Bravado]

Someone tangibly entertaining, marginally skilled, or just overwhelmingly talented.