Quote Originally Posted by amat
How has PBF not gotten anything the hard way?  He's the most talented boxer on the planet and possibly one of the most talented of all time.  He hasn't gotten an abundance of gift decisions or anything like that, I think it's a lot harder to earn fans by being the best then it is by being exciting.  Whatever though.

As for some blue collar fighters, which I assume is what the thread is about.

All time I immediately think of two guys before all others.  Not sure why but Hagler and McCullum come to mind.

Today there is a lot.

Winky Wright
Jeff Lacy
Kelly Pavlik
Ricky Hatton
Miguel Cotto

Umm...that's all for right now.
I think the problem I have with PBF is that he's to good...  I know it sounds strange but bear with me a second.

The fighters in this thread are guys that have gotten off the canvas after punishing fights to win

Blue collar in a good word.

I think my nonafinity with PBF is that he is so good, he makes it look easy, is boring to watch because of his winning without engaging and when pressed he punches off his back foot while in reverse.

He wins fights...  Almost every one of them convincingly.

He cares not whether he is a fan favorite(thats great for he sport... ( lets get more of him so I can sleep through PPV fights )



In closing...  How about this!!!!!

An athlete that does not care about entertaining the people that give him the ability to buy rediculous diamond studed belt buckles may as well pack it in.

I have a respect for technically great boxers.............That attempt to engage!!!!!

Hitting and running is not pleasing to my eyes nor entertaining....  Its annoying to watch

I will never again buy a PBF PPV.  I already can tell you the ending without knowing the opponant

Floyd outboxes him over twelve rounds to an excruciating decision.

He gets props for being a great boxer but I'm all set with giving him another chance.  He says every fight he's gonna "Kick the other guys ass"... 

Fuckin stop it