Thread: Jesus and Boxing

Does Jesus belong in boxing? At the recent Andre "S.O.G" Ward, Carl Froch U.S press conference Dan Goossen said
"Every fight is a different level for Andre Ward. The American public will recognize his face, his faith, his clean life, his family life, loyalty and a viciousness inside the ring that I believe is second to none."
Despite theincongruity of using his Christian faith and professional viciousness in the same sentence, he seems to suggest that being a Christian role model is crucial in getting the full support of the American public. Is he being a little simplistic? Obviously Andre's moniker whilst maybe humbly acknowledging his place below God, displays how closely his faith and boxing are entwined. Manny always makes a point of praying in the corner, Floyd would like to thank Jesus, even Tyson Fury is now thanking Jesus after trying to take someone's head off, and then apologising for saying he wanted to kill his opponent in the fights lead up. As an atheist I find it weird at best but what I am really wondering is what other Christian Boxing fans think about it? I have posted here on Boxing talk but feel free to move it if you think it belongs elsewhere Mods.

Old testament God loved a good tear up, so if the old mans anything to go by, Jesus loves a brawl too

Originally Posted by Greenbeanz

Does Jesus belong in boxing? At the recent Andre "S.O.G" Ward, Carl Froch U.S press conference Dan Goossen said
"Every fight is a different level for Andre Ward. The American public will recognize his face, his faith, his clean life, his family life, loyalty and a viciousness inside the ring that I believe is second to none."
Despite theincongruity of using his Christian faith and professional viciousness in the same sentence, he seems to suggest that being a Christian role model is crucial in getting the full support of the American public. Is he being a little simplistic? Obviously Andre's moniker whilst maybe humbly acknowledging his place below God, displays how closely his faith and boxing are entwined. Manny always makes a point of praying in the corner, Floyd would like to thank Jesus, even Tyson Fury is now thanking Jesus after trying to take someone's head off, and then apologising for saying he wanted to kill his opponent in the fights lead up. As an atheist I find it weird at best but what I am really wondering is what other Christian Boxing fans think about it? I have posted here on Boxing talk but feel free to move it if you think it belongs elsewhere Mods.

Good post Beanz,
I've never understood WTF christianity and/or jesus had to do with "the sport of boxing". Holyfield was one of my all-time favs, but it used to irk me how eaten up he was with muther-fuckin jesus. I mean I wanna watch a fight, and not have to hear an earful of holy roller bullshit.

Chris Byrd used to be one of the worst jesus freaks ever, I loved it when Ike Ibeabuchi knocked the stuffing out of this clown:

well most fighters (Holyfield and Byrd for example) found strength in their faith, it might sound stupid to some but it's basically what fueled them and their records speak for themselves so it must have done something right

Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

well most fighters (Holyfield and Byrd for example) found strength in their faith, it might sound stupid to some but it's basically what fueled them and their records speak for themselves so it must have done something right

I'm sure it helped them or at least they believe it did, just saying, I wish the holy rollers would keep that bullshit to themselves and out of everyone else's face. That goes not just for boxers, but all proselytizing and/or preaching type christians.

Originally Posted by Mars_ax

Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

well most fighters (Holyfield and Byrd for example) found strength in their faith, it might sound stupid to some but it's basically what fueled them and their records speak for themselves so it must have done something right

I'm sure it helped them or at least they believe it did, just saying, I wish the holy rollers would keep that bullshit to themselves and out of everyone else's face. That goes not just for boxers, but all proselytizing and/or preaching type christians.

I get what you mean but it's not only the Christians, plenty of Muslim fighters would preach on about how Allah gave them strength, Ali, Tyson, Hamed, and Khan all spring to mind

Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

Originally Posted by Mars_ax

Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

well most fighters (Holyfield and Byrd for example) found strength in their faith, it might sound stupid to some but it's basically what fueled them and their records speak for themselves so it must have done something right

I'm sure it helped them or at least they believe it did, just saying, I wish the holy rollers would keep that bullshit to themselves and out of everyone else's face. That goes not just for boxers, but all proselytizing and/or preaching type christians.

I get what you mean but it's not only the Christians, plenty of Muslim fighters would preach on about how Allah gave them strength, Ali, Tyson, Hamed, and Khan all spring to mind

Oh I know, the only reason I didn't mention Muslims was because the OP was mainly referring to jesus/christians. It's kind of comical to imagine Tyson converting to Islam, he might make a good terrorist though, just promise him plenty of crack cocaine.

Jesus has got no business in boxing, not with those hands.

Faith should be kept out of all sports , if some sports men and women want to believe in a god of some kind thats up to them. But as a spectator i dont wanna here it.

Do you no what get's too me, when a boxer beat's the other fighter, and they say some thing
like this I have to thank God.? If god love's everybody doe's he love the winner more.?

I find most people that drone on about their religion pretty stupid and annoying. I donlt really care what imaginary friends people have, nor do I appreciate these people somehow believing that they have some duty or right to tell me how to live my life. They can all fuck off, as far as I am concerned.

Well Im a God lover, but it irks me too.

If I was fighting and the other guy beat me and said thank you Jesus.
I would say post fight interview "I was doing fine until Jesus butted in!"

Same goes the other way for me too... If I won "I'd really like to thank Satan for the win, I realize that the other fighter was Cristian so I dont want to wreck his faith or upset him and have him think Jesus likes me more, "so umm someone kicked ass tonight it must be the other guy then eh?"

Originally Posted by Andre

"I was doing fine until Jesus butted in!"

That bastard put something in his water.

Originally Posted by X

I find most people that drone on about their religion pretty stupid and annoying. I donlt really care what imaginary friends people have, nor do I appreciate these people somehow believing that they have some duty or right to tell me how to live my life. They can all fuck off, as far as I am concerned.

That's like one of my posts, but in blue. Nice one.

I too find it weird that they thank god/jesus for hepling them beat someone up. Madness. Utter madness.