That comes with the territory though, you're bound to get casual fans that don't have a clue about the sport acting like they know it all after watching one fight. The same thing will happen with MMA if it ever reaches the popularity of boxing. It's like on derby day when all the wannabe tactical geniuses come out of the woodwork...SteSteez said:Far too many people base their opinions on "greatness" purely on how much the fighter has been marketed by who and where...
Nobody has heard of you? this must mean your shit then.
everybody knows you? wow your the best fighter ever.
This for me is one of the main reasons I went off boxing, I watch the odd fights but I don't follow it anymore.
You have never lost a fight? wow you must be the best fighter to ever grace the ring.
You have sky sports backing you with a decent promoter? you must be the best fighter ever.
I don't follow all that shit, loads of people disrespected Harrison tonight, people who have never even had a pro fight, the guy was shook, anyone who has fought will know this. Once your head goes it all goes.
No sport is perfect but this for me is why i dislike Boxing, too much tactic
Looking forward to seeing Rigondeaux fight. I'm guessing they're banking on Cordoba being a little shop worn, especially after the fight with Dunne. It's a big step up, but i've seen him in the ams and he's got great ability. He's a pretty heavy favourite, but it should be interesting.conormcfc said:I always get Collazo and Urango mixed up, he fought them back to back but I always get the order mixed up.ono said:He beat Collazo in his first fight at Welterweight, which actually strengthens your argument because Collazo is a much better fighter than Urango.
Castillo definitely beat Mayweather in their first fight. Hatton was also the first to floor Castillo which is a big achievement considering Castillo's opposition.
He's got some good names on his record as Hatton. If anything, he became a much better fighter than his talent should have allowed him.
I don't think he disgraced himself against Mayweather, and i think he just had a horrible gameplan against Pacquiao. I don't think he could have beaten him, but performed quite stupidly.
Excited for later on mate?
Can't wait for tonight pal, tbh anything to take my mind off the dross that was Haye/Audley. There's always a load of boxing know it-alls that come on here spouting shit after a British guy fights.
Looking forward to seeing Guillermo Rigondeaux on the undercard as well, he's only had a few proffesional fights so far but I can remember watching him in the olympics a few years ago, class boxer. He's in his 30's already though I think so he needs to get on with it if he's gonna make an impact.
I saw that Pac weighed in at 144. That makes me like Marg's chances a bit more tbh, he could have a big strength advantage coming into this. I'm still expecting a Pac UD, but it could be a lot closer than I originally expected.
They're showing all 4 24/7 episodes on Sky now btw, I'm not sure the 4th one's even aired yet.
conormcfc said:That comes with the territory though, you're bound to get casual fans that don't have a clue about the sport acting like they know it all after watching one fight. The same thing will happen with MMA if it ever reaches the popularity of boxing. It's like on derby day when all the wannabe tactical geniuses come out of the woodwork...SteSteez said:Far too many people base their opinions on "greatness" purely on how much the fighter has been marketed by who and where...
Nobody has heard of you? this must mean your shit then.
everybody knows you? wow your the best fighter ever.
This for me is one of the main reasons I went off boxing, I watch the odd fights but I don't follow it anymore.
You have never lost a fight? wow you must be the best fighter to ever grace the ring.
You have sky sports backing you with a decent promoter? you must be the best fighter ever.
I don't follow all that shit, loads of people disrespected Harrison tonight, people who have never even had a pro fight, the guy was shook, anyone who has fought will know this. Once your head goes it all goes.
No sport is perfect but this for me is why i dislike Boxing, too much tactic
Anyway I'm off for the night. Might try and get a couple of hours kip before the big one.
buckshot said:Anybody have a link to the Pacquiao fight?
Wouldn't go as far as calling it a joke, thought it was a really close fight as I had it even. The judge who had Jones by 4 rounds is having a laugh though.leighton said:As for the American lad who beat the Mexican on points it was a joke. The Mexican lad should of got the decision a real home town decision which pissed me off I had the Mexican by 2 rounds.