Quote Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust View Post
Take a fighter who was just mediocre, lets say Arturo Gatti. But I dont know too many people who hated him. Now take a fighter who is supposedly "great" Floyd Hemmhoroid, and so many people hate him it is unbelievable. Period.

And this will effect the fighter's legacy as well. Hated fighters dont go down in history too smoothly. People hated Larry Holmes, and now he is NEVER MENTIONED/RESPECTED TOO WELL. People loved Gatti and theyre talking about HOF!!! wtf? Gatii doesnt belong there, and I liked hiim alot.
People hate greatness. People hated Ali too- mostly white America. People hated Louis too- primarily white America and Europe, obviously. People loved Oscar, but didn't really take to Trinidad or Mosely.

I think it depends on the package...