Villains of the Game

[a harmful of swallows]

Who do you guys think are the true villains of boxing today? Does anybody stand out as someone you love to hate? Who's out there that you can't wait to see knocked out or humbled?

Another question. What makes a villain? the attitude? the ethnic rivalry? the fight style? too much exposure?

For me personally the only fighters I hate are Zab Judah, John Ruiz and to a lesser extent Arturo Gatti. Zab's attitude sucks plan and simple. When he fought Floyd all his fans in NY were chanting "whoop that trick." No class. Enjoy your unfullfilled promise all the way to its slow decline. He's the only reason I like Baldomir. He's good but he chooses to nullify it by taking rounds off. Warriors don't take rounds off. Keep flushing your great talent down the toilet.

John Ruiz is just a travesty to watch. Retire already, in the latest Ring Magazine an editor said that hugging was for the UFC. One punch hug, one punch hug, one punch hug should be a foul. Ricky Hatton has the same problem but I give him a pass because he's shows his guts. By that same token I respect Gatti's entertaining fight style, I just think he's overrated. Everybody keeps talking about how wild and violent his fights are. Considering the level of his opposition a decent fighter would have made those fights easy.

One of the greatest villains in the last decade was, of course, Naz. For all the reasons listed above, it was very difficult for a non brit to like the guy.

[Violent Demise]

Joe Calzaghe. His constant excuse making and coward route taking make him hard to like

[althetruthhindley]

calzaghe sucks i agree
few others hmm
Witter is a total cock
Tyson i really dont like the guy
Hamed was and is a total dickhead
Larry holmes attitude cost him the verdict again spinks
wot do u guys think?

[Lords Gym]

Who do you guys think are the true villains of boxing today? Does anybody stand out as someone you love to hate? Who's out there that you can't wait to see knocked out or humbled?

Another question. What makes a villain? the attitude? the ethnic rivalry? the fight style? too much exposure?

For me personally the only fighters I hate are Zab Judah, John Ruiz and to a lesser extent Arturo Gatti. Zab's attitude sucks plan and simple. When he fought Floyd all his fans in NY were chanting "whoop that trick." No class. Enjoy your unfullfilled promise all the way to its slow decline. He's the only reason I like Baldomir. He's good but he chooses to nullify it by taking rounds off. Warriors don't take rounds off. Keep flushing your great talent down the toilet.

John Ruiz is just a travesty to watch. Retire already, in the latest Ring Magazine an editor said that hugging was for the UFC. One punch hug, one punch hug, one punch hug should be a foul. Ricky Hatton has the same problem but I give him a pass because he's shows his guts. By that same token I respect Gatti's entertaining fight style, I just think he's overrated. Everybody keeps talking about how wild and violent his fights are. Considering the level of his opposition a decent fighter would have made those fights easy.

One of the greatest villains in the last decade was, of course, Naz. For all the reasons listed above, it was very difficult for a non brit to like the guy.

Good post.. look forward to hearing what everyone says !


Gatti is old, unfortunately most of the young fight fans only know of this old Gatti. .. Gatti was such a great 130 lb 135 lb fighter back in the mid 90‘s .. He had some losses sure , that’s because HBO had standards at that time.. Excellent match making , things were run different back then.. The match maker put fighters in tuff entertaining fights .. And when you signed and HBO contract they would present you with a list of opponents that you must be willing to face at any time.. And that list was concrete sledge !!!.. Another words.. No soft shit opponents to build a record. HBO was interested in making legendary fights.

Gatti had some great fights vs. Tracy Harris Patterson who was a great kid, terrific fighter. As was Ivan Robinson who was a fabulous boxer . Gatti was a thrill ride fighter ! win or lose don't matter. performance matters. not leaving anything in the tank.. thats what sells tickets..real fight fans know excitment when they see it.. and an undefeated record means shit , with only few exceptions it just means you aint been in tuff .

[Poom]

hmm Villains of today, I think many might say Toney because of his attitude trash talking etc..

Valuev for sure, a quiet huge guy who people presume has no skill and is just a big lumbering mass , people hate him alot.

mm...

Tarver (though already humbled)

[The Whirlwind]

The only fighter I genuinely dislike, is John Ruiz.
The guy HAS to hug because he is without skills.
I'd love to see a rematch between Ruiz and Tua.
Maybe we would see a long awaited retirement.

[TitoFan]

When you mention "villains of the game", you gotta make some room for Don "Only in America" King.

[AdamGB]

The only true villians are the biggest promoters/managers in this game.

[DaxxKahn]

Hmmm Villans?....Kind of getting a pro wrestling feel on this thread....But truth is we need guys to hate in this sport just as much as we do ones to root for or there would be a lot less interest than there is....

Currently..IMO....

Joe Calzaghe....He was once a big favorite but his choice of opp if making his supporters do a 180

James Toney...Great fighter but his mouth at times just makes you hope someone shuts it

Antonio Tarver..Like Toney he runs his mouth tooo much...Except Tarver is not the quality fighter Toney is

Joel Casamayor...Arrogant little cuss..

Nickolay Valuev...Big Ugly and keeps fighting bums

John Ruiz...After every punch he to hug his opponent to make sure there are no hard feelings...Then whine after the fight

Some of the best all time villans....

Jack Dempsey,,Sonny Liston,,Roberto Duran,,AAron Pryor,,

Villan we loved to hate the most....Mike Tyson


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