In preparation for the upcoming war between PBF and Hatton, I'd like to know the ratio of PBF fans to Hatton fans in this forum.
Vote and know your numbers! O0
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In preparation for the upcoming war between PBF and Hatton, I'd like to know the ratio of PBF fans to Hatton fans in this forum.
Vote and know your numbers! O0
I'm a Hatton fan, always have been and always will.
However, i do like watching Floyd box.
hitmandonny please vote again coz i made an error earlier. thank you.
HaHa, i didn think it was really even necessary for me to vote, everybody already nose!!!
lol. just be counted so that we can come in full force.
where's the neither a fan of both option?
bro, no option for neither.hehehe.
I voted Hatton. Im a massive Hatton fan ive seen nearly all his pro fights (only on DVD though I might add) and I am praying that he knocks Mayweather out in December. However anyone that knows anything about boxing cant help but admire Mayweathers boxing skills.
I voted for Hatton. Actually, I'll be a fan of ANYONE (Margo, Cintron, Cotto, Williams, etc.) who would take on PBF.
I'm NOT hating. But, wouldn't it be great to see PBF knocked out for the first time? ;D
I'm completely a Hatton fan, he symbolises the working class hero and everything that's good about being British, apart from the pasty white skin of course ;) .
Mayweather as a person in the media is one of the nastiest characters I know of that isn't a rapist or murderer, he's just a disgusting person, with no redeeming features. Obviously I don't know him personally so I can't fully pass judgement but I don't know how anyone could be a fan of the man. Obviously his ring craft is amazing, I could understand people loving to watch him box, but the only type of people I could imagine being actual fans are wannabe thugs, or people that will never back a person or team that might actually lose.
I'm a Floyd fan. Obviously I'm a Brit so if Hatton wins I'll be pleased for him but I don't like Hatton's style much wheras I think Floyd is ironically vastly underrated by most who just plain hate on him.
He's a virtuoso in the ring and I want to see him go down as one of the greatest of all time. I love watching him fight, he's the epitome of the sweet science of boxing and regardless of what other's think I find him exciting.
Yes he's cocky and arrogant but that's the mentality that got him to the top. I find him likeable and even endearing.
But if he's going to lose to anyone I'd like it to be to Ricky whose a great English lad and a fantastic sporting role model for kids in the UK.
Although Im rickys no.1 supporter 90% of the time Bibo gotta go against u here, Ricky is not a great role model for kids. The publicity wish surrounds his fondness for the black stuff has helped to promote the already disgusting drinking culture among the youth of Britain n Ireland. I dont like that.
I see you are conservative.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
I doubt very much that any kids growing up have been influenced to do so by Ricky Hatton mate, most probably don't know who he is and would much more likely get their role models from the worlds of pop and rap.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
50 Cent, Tupac, Amy Whinehouse, Lilly Allen, Pete Docherty and the like are kids rolemodels nowadays.
If only kids these days were just into drinking :-\
Conservative? U mean like quiet?
I wouldn say that im overly quiet, i enjoy nightclubs and do my fair share of stupid stuff and that but the drinking culture among youths over here disgusts me. I have no problem with drinking, none at all, all my mates do, i mean i dont care, but young people gotta do it too excess, and they jus look stupid.
We were out in a club the last night, this girl comes up whispers in my ear "if u get me in il go home with you," i tell her get lost. My cousin tells me the next mornin the girl is 16!!!! I ask him how he new she was talkin to me, he goes "aaaaaahhhh..i didn pass her up on that offer."
My point is that the contingent of kids who do participate in boxing in Britain will be lookin upto one of three/four guys namely, Ricky, Joey C, Junior Witter and Enzo MAC. These kids could be potential health freaks but when they see their idol goin out and doin the dog on it, they'll think wow if the world champ can do it and be fit so can we.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
Like i said its a small contingent that decide to box, just dont want to see those numbers diminished more by alcohol and substance abuse.
I like em both, i'll be happy no matter who wins if it's a decent fight, i'm a boxing fan first and pbf is the best there is so i'd have to lean more towards his way if forced into a choice. Now who i think will win is different, i think pbf wins, skill wise this fight isn't even close imo. There will be a ton of hatton supporters to see pbf loose, not ricky hatton win.
Hatton till i die!
Mayweather fan.
What happened to my post ??? Well, I'll keep it simple instead of rewriting it again. I like em' both for different reasons. I like fights and fighters. :)
Mate he likes the odd beer and a pork pie he's hardly a bad role model ::**Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
I can't think of hardly anyone who is more clean cut than Ricky really. Compare him with other sporting stars like Freddie Flintoff, Phil Tufnel and any professional footballer and he's practically a saint. No scandalous revelations, no hit and runs or drink driving convictions, no failed drug tests, no roastings of young teen girls.
He just likes a beer and a plate of chips when he's not training. I've never seen any articles with him trashing pubs or abusing hotel staff.
I doubt he's any different to you mate. He hardly looks like he's abused his body or wasted his talent either does he? George Best was a bad role model, Ricky Hatton is a great one imo.
massive Hatton fan.I do like to watch PBF but i dont like him when he opens his mouth.
Hatton fan
;D
Ricky is very different to me, He's a much much better boxer and a lot fitter than me to boot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
But the odd pint?
Point well taken in comparison to the others he is definitely built in Gods image.
Its just a shme the God he resembles is Budda Between fights.
Yeah but he's a natural porky. So was Pavarotti it doesn't mean he's setting a bad example to kids.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Massive Hatton fan - i dont admire hardly any sportspeople as there is so much hype and cheating imo. Thats where Hatton is a breath of fresh air in my mind - respect for everyone, a student of his sport, and modest about his talents, someone who respects everyone and encourages everyone around him to make the best of themselves,
He tells the world, if I can do it from a council estate, so can you. I think hes just the best
Plus in the ring he is an animal - like a Rocky film - and I just love it !!
Michael Jordan was supposedly quite a self serving asshole when he wasn't playing ball... Doesn't mean you can't be a fan of him based on his ability... Honestly your being a bit thick here... You don't have to like an athlete's character, or even know anything about it, to be a fan of them... To say you don't understand how anyone can be a fan of Floyd is stupid. He's a great technical boxer who's skills and dedication to his sport should be admired by any boxing fan. Why should I care what he's like out of the ring, that's not what Im interested in watching. Besides he's in a sport where the character he shows serves him well.. You have to believe your the best in boxing.. I could spin it right around and say I don't understand how Hatton is so popular just because he comes across as a regular working class guy, he has an ugly fighting style that I don't find appealing to watch most of the time.. I sure as hell don't think much of Mayweather from what I've seen of him as a person... And Im sure as hell not some wannabe thug or whatever you'd like to think. And I think his never having lost just makes him taking big fights all the more interesting, whether your a fan or not.. I wouldn't give 2 shits if he lost on a personal level, I simply admire his ability and enjoy watching him fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Big' Dan McCarthy
Thats it P4P spot on :coolclick:Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pking
I always get this like why do you support Mayweather ?? its because i love watching his fights and i think he is a damn fine fighter i don't see why people have to keep saying how can you be a fan of his for what he does outside the ring ?? well i couldn't careless what he does outside the ring this isn't popularity contest this is boxing and i don't see why i can't just be a fan of what he does inside the ring to me if boxer was nicest person on this earth but i didn't like his fighting style would i be a fan of his ?? no i wouldn't because like i said this is boxing not popularity contest i totally agree with what you said P4P i get this all the time.
I reckon Ali gained more fans for what he did outside the ring than in it. I think it's a big part of what the fighter is really about. I mean, if your a fan of a boxer or any sportsman don't you buy their books to learn more about them?
Well to me it isn't and Ali wasn't a nice guy out of the ring either it was because no one had seen anything like Ali before and his charisma was off the page nice or not Ali was an exception i doubt there will be another Ali ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kel
Im a fan of any sportsman for what they do inside the ring on the track on a field or where ever they do it i couldn't careless what they do outside there sport i only watch them to see there amazing skills at what they do i couldn't careless about there personality like i said this isn't popularity contest.
Not about just personality though, have you never bought an autobiography or anything? You have never shown an interest for a sports persons life?Quote:
Originally Posted by ICE COLD BOXING
Nope ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kel
Well actually i have watched all the beyond the glory episodes i don't mind watching the documentarys on fighters.
They must have bored you shitless with only 10-15% of the things being 'in the ring' action ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by ICE COLD BOXING
I haven't read any book written by or about a serious athlete, far as I know. There are far too many great books in the world to spend time reading one solely about an athlete. Not to mention if it's a boxer's autobiography... I don't want to read something written by a guy who got cracked in the face for a living :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kel
Strange, I love learning about fighters I follow. It's a lot more interesting like ICE said, to see things like Beyond the Glory, Foremans and Tysons were fantastic.Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pking
I don't mind watching documentary's like Beyond the glory and HBO legendary nights because they do it in a fun way and its interesting i can't be asked to read books though Kel to be honest before i come here my reading wern't that good but its improved alot and so has my boxing knowledge i know you may not believe me but im actually telling the truth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kel
I'm the same though ICE. I left school with nothing above an E in any subject but have learned more about English and grammar from posting on boxing websites. 'i use 2 txt tlk all da time' ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ICE COLD BOXING
The first book I ever read in my life was Hattons.
I sometimes come across old threads and see what i used to type like and i didn't like what i see i thought i sounded very childish and a bit silly but maybe im being bit harsh on myself but still my punctuation still sucks i got to improve on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kel
I would never have known, I thought you was probably highly educated but just typed fast because maybe you was sneaking internet time at work :D You come accross as a smart lad. Punctuation aint all that important on a site like this anyway I like your posting have a CC budQuote:
Originally Posted by ICE COLD BOXING
Cheers mate :coolclick: back at you my birthday in 4 days so i will be off the site for 2 days thats record for me ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kel
I roll with Mayweather. I ain't no punk ass Hatton fan