Does anybody else hate the fanboyism that dominates the boxing talk board?

[rjj tszyu]

I have to say that I think pretty much everyone on here will probably have a favourite fighter and they will fight their corner all day long. Mine is Roy Jones. I read every single article in newspapers and Boxing mags and so on and I probably know more about his career than any other boxer.

But at the same time I like to think I'm fair about what I am saying. Just the other week someone posted a thread about who would have won between Roy and Tyson and I quite simply answered honestly that I thought Tyson would be far too much with his superior size and to be honest I can't stand Tyson, though I do respect he had one of the greatest punches in the history of the heavyweight division.

I have no problem with this so called "fanboyism" in fact I like to see people standing their mans corner whether I agree with what they are saying or not. For example I know Lyle is a huge fan of Wlad Klitschko and sometimes I feel as though he overrates him but whenever I or anybody else comes up with an argument against what he is saying he always comes back with his theories behind what he is thinking, that creates good topics and is what makes these threads on here entertaining for me.

I honestly think you are being a bit harsh towards people who want to see their man do well.

[Ghost]

I have to say that I think pretty much everyone on here will probably have a favourite fighter and they will fight their corner all day long.

Well I quess I am the exception to your post. I have no favorite boxer. I am a Fan of the sport of boxing. I will watch the great fights and the shitty fights.

Boxers come and go. The sport stays.

I don't play the what if, could of been, if this happened games that are played on the main board.

To me, it is all about the fight on the night. Did the fighter I thought would win, win or lose. If I can watch the fight and see the outcome, I know the "Why" of it. Do not have this burning desire to revisit it a thousand times over and over with ,What if's.


But thats just me.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

I have to say that I think pretty much everyone on here will probably have a favourite fighter and they will fight their corner all day long.

Well I quess I am the exception to your post. I have no favorite boxer. I am a Fan of the sport of boxing. I will watch the great fights and the shitty fights.

Boxers come and go. The sport stays.

I don't play the what if, could of been, if this happened games that are played on the main board.

To me, it is all about the fight on the night. Did the fighter I thought would win, win or lose. If I can watch the fight and see the outcome, I know the "Why" of it. Do not have this burning desire to revisit it a thousand times over and over with ,What if's.


But thats just me.

Ghost,

Although I sincerely agree that that'd be a great way to see the sport.... I'll never see it that way nor do I see how a human can(though you're not you're dead)...

I just don't see how you can't have a favorite in a fight or be slightly bias to another fighter due to whatever attributes...

Like... You never idolized a boxer?

You can not possibly look at each fight as it's own with no bias cuz to do such is impossible...


Ghost, you know I respect you but what you say is simply impossible...


I'm not challenging you it's just simply the truth...

You have or never had "A" favorite boxer?...

Surely you jest, sir

[Dark Lord Al]

Yes i think the guy who calls himself Bilbo , a poor excuse for a grown man , makes some valid points and perhaps the rest of us should all take a leaf from his book, and maybe , just maybe we could all be better posters , producing better threads , but most importantly of all , better people. Dare i say better like Bilbo Baggins and use big words like "fanboyism".
I for one could only hope one day i can better myself and reach those dizzy hights. But i guess the rest of us can dream .


Bilbo Baggins The Man ,The Myth ,the legend .

[amat]

a poor excuse for a grown man .

[Ghost]

Well I quess I am the exception to your post. I have no favorite boxer. I am a Fan of the sport of boxing. I will watch the great fights and the shitty fights.

Boxers come and go. The sport stays.

I don't play the what if, could of been, if this happened games that are played on the main board.

[b]To me, it is all about the fight on the night. Did the fighter I thought would win, win or lose. If I can watch the fight and see the outcome, I know the "Why" of it.]/b] Do not have this burning desire to revisit it a thousand times over and over with ,What if's.


But thats just me.

Ghost,

Although I sincerely agree that that'd be a great way to see the sport.... I'll never see it that way nor do I see how a human can(though you're not you're dead)...

I just don't see how you can't have a favorite in a fight or be slightly bias to another fighter due to whatever attributes...

Like... You never idolized a boxer?

You can not possibly look at each fight as it's own with no bias cuz to do such is impossible...


Ghost, you know I respect you but what you say is simply impossible...


I'm not challenging you it's just simply the truth...

You have or never had "A" favorite boxer?...

Surely you jest, sir

POB, I respect all boxers and yes there are some I like to watch more than others when they fight but that does not mean I am pulling for them to win either. None of them are "My" favorite fighter. I do not have one.

If I can, I will watch any and all fights, regardless of who is fighting. Even if I have never heard of them before.

I don't know what to tell you POB, I am a "Fan" of the Sport of Boxing.





















Besides, if I did have a favorite boxer, he would never hear me, as I am dead.

[kingfrnk]

Well I quess I am the exception to your post. I have no favorite boxer. I am a Fan of the sport of boxing. I will watch the great fights and the shitty fights.

Boxers come and go. The sport stays.

I don't play the what if, could of been, if this happened games that are played on the main board.

[b]To me, it is all about the fight on the night. Did the fighter I thought would win, win or lose. If I can watch the fight and see the outcome, I know the "Why" of it.]/b] Do not have this burning desire to revisit it a thousand times over and over with ,What if's.


But thats just me.

Ghost,

Although I sincerely agree that that'd be a great way to see the sport.... I'll never see it that way nor do I see how a human can(though you're not you're dead)...

I just don't see how you can't have a favorite in a fight or be slightly bias to another fighter due to whatever attributes...

Like... You never idolized a boxer?

You can not possibly look at each fight as it's own with no bias cuz to do such is impossible...


Ghost, you know I respect you but what you say is simply impossible...


I'm not challenging you it's just simply the truth...

You have or never had "A" favorite boxer?...

Surely you jest, sir

POB, I respect all boxers and yes there are some I like to watch more than others when they fight but that does not mean I am pulling for them to win either. None of them are "My" favorite fighter. I do not have one.

If I can, I will watch any and all fights, regardless of who is fighting. Even if I have never heard of them before.

I don't know what to tell you POB, I am a "Fan" of the Sport of Boxing.





















Besides, if I did have a favorite boxer, he would never hear me, as I am dead.

LOL that was funny.

[brucelee]

Again, Bilbo has a point.... That's why I don't usually go to the main board after a big fight coz it will just make me crazy. These hidden boards are a refuge and a protection to my sanity.



Talking of fanboyism, please take a look at my sig courtesy of Danny. LOL.





Pacquaio is the greatest fighter of all time.











LMAO.