Fans of power punchers the most fickle?

**OumaFan** · 07-09-2008 08:12 PM

Something about the idea of Tye Fields having a bandwagon made me laugh

A lot of fans turn on a guy after his first loss, or first big loss. Its just that power punchers tend to get overhyped because of their power. People love the knockouts and forget to critically look at the guy's overall game.

**Markusdarkus** · 07-09-2008 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by OumaFan

Something about the idea of Tye Fields having a bandwagon made me laugh

A lot of fans turn on a guy after his first loss, or first big loss. Its just that power punchers tend to get overhyped because of their power. People love the knockouts and forget to critically look at the guy's overall game.

My dad said it was the same with Shavers when he fought Ali, but we all know a fast wiley champion beats a slow powerful plodder.

**killersheep** · 07-09-2008 08:23 PM

I can understand people liking to watch guys with power, but for example Valero, take away his power (as in someone that can take his shots) he is not faster of the hands or feet nor does he have the defensive ability to stay out of trouble if his chin fails him. As soon as Valero loses, he will be right there on the overrated list.

Power guys are great to watch, but any fighter without a plan B is in trouble. I think all of the guys you mentioned fall into that category.