Comments Thread For: Shields: If I Was Man, I'd Probably Be One Of Most Famous Boxers

[eco1]

I also wonder how women from a psychological perspective view boxing? I know for a fact that it is not just viewed as primitive violence by us men. That is why we tune in to the entire build ups to fights. 'The average woman may get exited by the sight of some violence, but boxing is much more than that'. I honestly think most women prefer men's boxing anyway, and even watching male sports 'Females are more likely to become fans of male athletes over females'.

But all the best to Clarissa Shields fair play to her. I don't feel that compelled to watch her fights, but I may tune in this particular bout.

My grandmother was the sweetest person you could ever meet. Never spoke loud to anyone, was always helping everyone she knew.

My aunt says the only sport she would watch was Boxing.

[HandsofIron]

Well, she does look a bit mannish already. She might as well transition into a trans-Male and call himself Clarance Shields. She'll be talk of the town.

[PRINCEKOOL]

My grandmother was the sweetest person you could ever meet. Never spoke loud to anyone, was always helping everyone she knew.

My aunt says the only sport she would watch was Boxing.

Yes I have aunties, also Mother and Nan all adored/enjoy boxing but? Male dominated boxing. 'Boxing and combat sports are unlike many other sports, and like I stated in my first post? Women seem to be more likely to support male athletes'.

My Mum has strong opinions on fighters such as Barry Mcguigan, Chris Eubank and Frank Bruno. My Aunty mentioned to me that she is not fond of Amir Khan, but liked Prince Naseem Hamed 'Boxing is the last working class sport, and it is a national past time' It is going to be difficult for women's boxing to have the same impact of what men's boxing has throughout history. 'For a very long time, boxing was the biggest sport in the world' It was only during the mid-70's/80's when other sports fully became professional did that situation change'.

[Sid-Knee]

hmm, interesting you think that way when Brits are infamous for being delusional about their status and skills as boxers. Guys like Khan, Hamed, Hatton, Haye, Saunders bellew, are just some examples.

It's the other way round buddy. Look at Wilder, Spence, Crawford, Charlo's... The list is endless. In the past you had Grant, Morrison, Lacy, Seth Mitchell, Arreola, Thompson, Alexander...

They all got huge hype and undeserved rankings. We on the other hand only call our talents future world champions. You call them P4P the best and future greats who are going to wipe out the entire division only for them to get a couple of goods wins then get smacked around and used as punch bags.

[Jab jab boom]

It's the other way round buddy. Look at Wilder, Spence, Crawford, Charlo's... The list is endless. In the past you had Grant, Morrison, Lacy, Seth Mitchell, Arreola, Thompson, Alexander...

They all got huge hype and undeserved rankings. We on the other hand only call our talents future world champions. You call them P4P the best and future greats who are going to wipe out the entire division only for them to get a couple of goods wins then get smacked around and used as punch bags.

listen Austin powers, I know that I thoroughly embarrassed you twice before and since you're such an emotional little lad, you've chosen to stalk me on this message board. Just cut it out, you will lose every time and honestly, your desperate attempts to keep up with me are just pathetic. I always slay you with the simple question, which country has more world champions and hall of famers historically? Good night.

[Sid-Knee]

listen Austin powers, I know that I thoroughly embarrassed you twice before and since you're such an emotional little lad, you've chosen to stalk me on this message board. Just cut it out, you will lose every time and honestly, your desperate attempts to keep up with me are just pathetic. I always slay you with the simple question, which country has more world champions and hall of famers historically? Good night.

Huh?? I was reading the comments and you appeared with yet again another ****** ironic post. So i made a comment to show you how ****** you are.

You've embarrassed no one but yourself as per usual. The levels of delusion you have are very much American. It's like a mental illness to you lot. No wonder you ran away from the other thread without answering my questions. Because if you had, it would have been more madness i would have proven wrong. Like i always do.

You stay delusional, yeah.

[48cantCstraight]

Boxingscene turning into Buzzfeed now. Gender inequality?? Really?? You want gender equality let the women fight the men and see what happens. Until then stfu.

[Ray*]

hmm, interesting you think that way when Brits are infamous for being delusional about their status and skills as boxers. Guys like Khan, Hamed, Hatton, Haye, Saunders bellew, are just some examples.

I couldn’t care less what people think about brits. That’s their own opinion.

[Ray*]

She thinks she is world class because she won two Olympic gold medals. Not just because she is American.

No it’s not just because she won Olympic gold, she isn’t going to be the first and last boxer to do so.

[Ray*]

This isn't true. Shields was one of the best female amateur boxers ever. This doesn't have anything to do with her being American. 2x olympic gold medalist and a 2x world amateur champion at a young age too.

One not doubting her talent, she isn’t the only woman to have won an Olympic gold medal. Am noticing a trend amount American boxer who feel the world should pay more attention to them. As a pro she has only 8 fights. Her next fight is for an undisputed championship and she is getting the necessary coverage for that. Even if he wins she wouldn’t be the only undisputed champion in women boxing, there is a lady called Cecilia Braekhus who is an undisputed champ at WW, so shields need to calm down a bit. I get hyping yourself and all she is coming across as annoying nowadays.