British v. American Rivalry

Given the Calzaghe v. Jones fight this weekend, I thought discussion of the subject is timely.

When did the British v. American boxing rivalry originate? I assume in the bare knuckles era.

How strong is it?

As a British or American citizen, are you more likely to root for a fighter from your country?

For example, with exceptions of course, I've found many British fans are critical of Kelly Pavlik and many American fans are likewise critical of Joe Calzaghe.

I couldn't care less where a fighter is from. Either I like them or I dont.

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Originally Posted by Rantcatrat

Given the Calzaghe v. Jones fight this weekend, I thought discussion of the subject is timely.

When did the British v. American boxing rivalry originate? I assume in the bare knuckles era.

How strong is it?

As a British or American citizen, are you more likely to root for a fighter from your country?

For example, with exceptions of course, I've found many British fans are critical of Kelly Pavlik and many American fans are likewise critical of Joe Calzaghe.

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Im English and im rooting for RJJ, boxing to me isn't about country vs country. Its about individual tastes, RJJ was one of my idols growing up and i loved his style thats why im rooting for him. I respect Joe Calzaghe as a fighter but i can't really get into his style.

I will always want a British fighter to win over a foreign fighter, American or not. Whether I expect them to win or not is another matter.

Thats the way it should be IMO, just my opinion of course before certain parties get their knickers in a twist.

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Originally Posted by Memphis

I will always want a British fighter to win over a foreign fighter, American or not. Whether I expect them to win or not is another matter.

Thats the way it should be IMO, just my opinion of course before certain parties get their knickers in a twist.

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Now that's what I'm talking about :cool:

who is the stronger boxing nation ?

actually i suppose its americans as they have a much bigger population

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Originally Posted by leggy

actually i suppose its americans as they have a much bigger population

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Yep, but not pro rata ;D

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Originally Posted by leggy

who is the stronger boxing nation ?

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Well thats a no-brainer of course the USA is. But there about 100x bigger than our country. But i think us Brits haven't been doing to bad in the last few years, although we've had a few bad results lately.

If Toney fights Haye I would like to see Toney knock him out.
Calzaghe fights Jones, I want to see Jones laid out square.

Its about the fighters all the way for me.

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Originally Posted by miles

If Toney fights Haye I would like to see Toney knock him out.
Calzaghe fights Jones, I want to see Jones laid out square.

Its about the fighters all the way for me.

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Fucking Koreans ave got to ya, you aint talking sense ;D

I am british and there for would always back my country in any sport!!

its like saying if england played Brazil in the world cup final, you would prefer Brazil to win because they hav a more exciting style, or better technique..

Back your country!!

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Originally Posted by miles

If Toney fights Haye I would like to see Toney knock him out.
Calzaghe fights Jones, I want to see Jones laid out square.

Its about the fighters all the way for me.

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Good on you Miles for not following the crowd, you can root for whoever you want to.

i suppose it depends how patriotic you are!!! some more than others..

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Originally Posted by gudnite vienna

i suppose it depends how patriotic you are!!! some more than others..

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Its boxing not country vs country its got nothing to do with how patriotic you are. Im very proud to be English but im also a true boxing fan, so i root for the fighter who i like the most in there ring, for whichever attribute i like the most, not because of what country they come from.