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I don't really get the impression it is unpopular among fans.. Pretty silly if people do criticize it. But one thing I'm fairly sure of is that the reason it isn't more commonly used among fighters would have nothing to do with the fans perception. Can you honestly see a fighter being hurt but refusing to take a knee on the basis it's unpopular? Maybe they are just to stubborn to give the round away knowingly? I'd say it probably comes down to the fighters mentality somewhat. Some boxers don't know how to lose rounds or feel out etc, they are always pressing to win every excange. It would be logical that fighters with this mentality would be more hesistant to take a knee, wheras fighters who are willing to pace themselves and fight a more calculated fight would be less reluctant? Of course there have been some good points raised so far in that they don't know how long is left in the round and often guys will leave themselves most vulnerable when trying to finish an opponent. Those are both huge reasons to.
I know is crazy but I read here and there a lot of fans criticizing when a fighter takes a knee. Like someone said here is a smart thing to do.

I also remember corley vs Cotto. he (corley) took a smart knee and the moron stopped the fight.

For you all, the thread is a bout a fan perspective when a boxer takes a knee.

Not sure if Puya is still around- but found this thread and remember the knee Corley took- that was wrong of the ref- to which could be why some fighters know they have that option- but fear the outcome it could produce.

One wise time that sticks out was Tim Bradley vs Kendolt holt for the WBC/WBO belts. Holt, bolted him & he took that knee. Wise move, it payed off for him & he finished off strong.