Fighters who you do want to win

[jmbtandy]

As an opposite to the post about fighters you want to see lose, I am sure as with me there are a number of fighters that you would like to see win, even if in your heart you know they probably won't or they always have to do it the hard way. Guys who have the heart but maybe not the full tool kit to really get them all the way. I enclose my list -

Sam Soliman - Is a true warrior of the sport, had a tough start to his career, but then went on a great run, maybe given an extra chance recently that wasn't deserved in the title shot against Mundine but I like him and admire his heart and dedication despite his lack of real world class ability.

Carl Thompson - The guy was the true meaning of heart the guy's boxing ability wasn't great but he would take hellish beating and sometimes still come back, the way he beat David Haye was incredible, and wars with Eubank, the never give up attitude and I will keep coming at you till you knock me out, or i get you, great to watch (Maybe not so good for his head though)

Steve Cunningham - Maybe a surprise inclusion as apart from a robbery in Poland he is unbeaten and a world champion, but he has had to do it the hard way, went to Poland and got robbed, went back again and won then had to defend in Germany, won again, certain lack of power forces him to do it the hard way but I will always cheer for Steve, give him a break and let him defend his title in the US.

Vitali Tsypko - Robbed in France for the European then robbed against Jef Lacy, won eliminators but still doesn't seem anywhere near a title shot, should have been given an easier ride for his talents.

Other notable mentions

Arturo Gatti
Micky Ward
Mads Larsen
Randy Griffin
Joshua Clottey
Alfonso Gomez
Michael Katsidis

[Dark Lord Al]

Pavlik is a guy who i root for.

In the past i lived and died the Thomas Hearns rollercouster

[LEGION]

Kelly Pavlik: Comes to fight; no nonsense guy who has flaws but just brings it and may the best man win. Old school type to me.

Vasquez/Marquez: Those boys will make you fight for your life.

Hatton: When you're that ugly I want you to at least win, so the damage to your face is worth it.

Librado Andrade: As much punishment as that guy absorbs, he deserves to win

Juan Diaz: Texas boy who I'm a big fan of. Crazy workrate and makes you fight every second of every round for the most part.

Alot of others, but I'll stop there.

[leftylee]

Hatton, Haye, Cotto, Pavlik, Pacman.

[Mar]

Whoever i put money on.....lol. Actually i don't care, I'm more into good fights than i am good fighters. But if there is one guy i'd like to see get a belt it would be rocky juarez, or maybe even jason litzu (don't ask why, i just like the kid)

[CFH]

Kelly Pavlik: Comes to fight; no nonsense guy who has flaws but just brings it and may the best man win. Old school type to me.

Vasquez/Marquez: Those boys will make you fight for your life.

Hatton: When you're that ugly I want you to at least win, so the damage to your face is worth it.

Librado Andrade: As much punishment as that guy absorbs, he deserves to win

Juan Diaz: Texas boy who I'm a big fan of. Crazy workrate and makes you fight every second of every round for the most part.

Alot of others, but I'll stop there.

Luckily for Hatton, when you have as much money as he does, it doesn't matter if you look like your face has been stomped on by a herd of elephants.

[OumaFan]

Joan Guzman, Juan Diaz, Ouma, Bernard Hopkins (I know he's boring), Cotto, Zab, Pavlik, Mijares, JuanMa, I could go on.

[jmbtandy]

You guys are missing the point, most of the guys listed are pretty much expected to win 99% of their fights, I am talking about huy who mostly come in as the underdog, your heart wants then to win but your mind tells you they probably won't

IE - Soliman against Mundine, I knew Mundine would win on points but I really wanted to see Sam win it

[OumaFan]

You guys are missing the point, most of the guys listed are pretty much expected to win 99% of their fights, I am talking about huy who mostly come in as the underdog, your heart wants then to win but your mind tells you they probably won't

IE - Soliman against Mundine, I knew Mundine would win on points but I really wanted to see Sam win it

My bad, will make a mental note to read people's posts from now on.

Can I still put Zab Ouma's pretty much done.

[CFH]

I almost always cheer for the tomato can who gets to fight the name fighter on WNF/FNF's. Like Torres last night, the poor bastard took a beating.

[jmbtandy]

You guys are missing the point, most of the guys listed are pretty much expected to win 99% of their fights, I am talking about huy who mostly come in as the underdog, your heart wants then to win but your mind tells you they probably won't

IE - Soliman against Mundine, I knew Mundine would win on points but I really wanted to see Sam win it

My bad, will make a mental note to read people's posts from now on.

Can I still put Zab Ouma's pretty much done.

Ouma is a mystery to me he seems to have just lost it

[Spicoli]

I almost always cheer for the tomato can who gets to fight the name fighter on WNF/FNF's. Like Torres last night, the poor bastard took a beating.

I hear you on that one,I went way out of the box and lost big on Torres....wtf was I thinking

I root for any 50/50 fighter,the "Padding" brought into fill a void and ones that are given little chance.Upsets keep it lively and fluid....Love the upsets.The underdogs...

[LEGION]

You guys are missing the point, most of the guys listed are pretty much expected to win 99% of their fights, I am talking about huy who mostly come in as the underdog, your heart wants then to win but your mind tells you they probably won't

IE - Soliman against Mundine, I knew Mundine would win on points but I really wanted to see Sam win it

Sorry; I should have read more than the 1st line of your post

Still, I didn't think Pavlik would win against Taylor, so does that count? And I knew Hatton wouldn't beat Mayweather; though I was hoping like an idiot. Does that count? And I never think Andrade will win. Does that count?

[OumaFan]

You guys are missing the point, most of the guys listed are pretty much expected to win 99% of their fights, I am talking about huy who mostly come in as the underdog, your heart wants then to win but your mind tells you they probably won't

IE - Soliman against Mundine, I knew Mundine would win on points but I really wanted to see Sam win it

Sorry; I should have read more than the 1st line of your post

Still, I didn't think Pavlik would win against Taylor, so does that count? And I knew Hatton wouldn't beat Mayweather; though I was hoping like an idiot. Does that count? And I never think Andrade will win. Does that count?

I didn't even get that far, I guess the question just seemed obvious in the title.

[Spicoli]

You guys are missing the point, most of the guys listed are pretty much expected to win 99% of their fights, I am talking about huy who mostly come in as the underdog, your heart wants then to win but your mind tells you they probably won't

IE - Soliman against Mundine, I knew Mundine would win on points but I really wanted to see Sam win it

Well in that case....From what I'm seeing lately many belive Cotto only needs to show up and have his arm raised Vs. Margarito.Not only do I root for Tony but I do believe he will TKO Cotto..