Fighters 'ducking' other fighters - does it happen and are they scared?

**Jerry Rice** · 08-05-2013 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Vendettos

Yes fighters do duck other fighters due to fear.

But it's not fear in the sense that they believe the other fighter is bigger, better, scarier, etc.

It's fear in the sense of risk. Why fight a puncher 20-0-0 with 18 knockouts when you can fight a 40-0-0 with 7 knockouts?

Fighters duck to better their careers and it shows INTELLIGENCE TO DUCK CERTAIN FIGHTERS, look at boxers who never ducked anyone... The Win, Loss, Draw, NC, section of their record is very colourful.

Great post

**Mark TKO** · 08-05-2013 08:34 AM

Interesting topic - for me only Bowe springs to mind as an obvious one. I agree with the points made above re Manny and Floyd, it ws egos rather than ducking - and ultimately they missed out which serves them right.

Khan will continue to duck Kell Brook I reckon - though his "not in my league", "what's he ever done ?" arguments will wear thin soon.

**FinitoElDinamita** · 08-05-2013 08:36 AM

I agree especially about the 2nd tier guys. I can't mention names out of respect but I know guys who outright tell their handlers that they would rather not fight certain styles.. All kinds of shit goes on behind the scenes with the guys who are coming up as a prospect or right below the elite level.

They turn down certain opponents because their style does not suit them or because they wouldnt look good against them, win or lose..