Getting knocked down and the best way to do it

[killersheep]

I believe the pride thing is exactly right, the two cases that come to mind immediately are Judah vs. Cotto and Cotto vs. Margarito.

In both cases it was clear that the ones taking a knees were beaten both mentally and physically. As hands of stone stated, I can't think of a single case where someone has taken a knee and got back to win.

[Spicoli]

I believe the pride thing is exactly right, the two cases that come to mind immediately are Judah vs. Cotto and Cotto vs. Margarito.

In both cases it was clear that the ones taking a knees were beaten both mentally and physically. As hands of stone stated, I can't think of a single case where someone has taken a knee and got back to win.

" Ya'll musta forgot" Jones jr helped Montell forget next time out.

[CFH]

I think a lot of fighters probably don't think about it.

You've just had your brain scrambled, I'm sure it seems like everything is happening at light speed, and you're not thinking clearly (if at all). I imagine that your instinct would be to grab on or back away, not drop to your knees in a more vulnerable position.

[Maravilla2012]

I think a lot of fighters probably don't think about it.

You've just had your brain scrambled, I'm sure it seems like everything is happening at light speed, and you're not thinking clearly (if at all). I imagine that your instinct would be to grab on or back away, not drop to your knees in a more vulnerable position.

I agree after getting hit with a big shot to the head the fighter is hurt and most likely not thinking straight

[Spicoli]

I think you guys put a finger on a good portion of it, it def seems a instinctual reaction, almost a panicky survival instinct or something. There has been many who have seemed 'clear' headed that have taken a knee for God knows what. To break momentum, just green and confused etc. Rafael Ruelas vs Quiroz 1 comes to mind as a default. Ruelas was as clear as a bell, not hurt and took knee only to have his corner blow the count and he was ruled a "ko" loser. Weird shit.

This one sticks. Most dramatic case of a guy almost 'giving it up' only to come back for win. Some would have waved it off because of back turn but he did take knee. Its really all subjective I spose. Gotta trust Smoger

[Master]

Brilliant fight McKinney was a warrior did the same against Junior Jones and had a war with Barrera.