I root for underdogs. Maybe it's because I'm a Red Sox fan. I love the compelling story, the guy overcoming age or physical limitations with heart, desire, and dedication. They guy who has to take on the unbeatable great. I tend to root for guys who overcome a poetic, potentially fatal achilles heal or flaw. I love Frazier, Duran, James Toney, Lennox Lewis, Ward, Gatti, Shane Mosley etc etc.

I used to hate ODLH, especially for robbing Pernell, but now he's on my list. I love him in role of old veteran underdog. It suits him. After the losses to Mosley and Hopkins, he just became more interesting and likable to me. So can't root for Mayweather. I give him all the respect in the world, but I hope he gets his ass knocked out, and then I hope he comes back from it like a true champion and reestablishes himself. Once he tastes a little humility, I'll like him more.