Bets On Joe Calzaghe vs Roy Jones In Here.

[Conrad]

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Thats ridiculous you sound just like another member who used to be here Yotisdan. Boxing is not about country vs country is about two guys in the ring putting it all on the line.

I either like a fighter or i don't i personally don't like Ricky Hatton, or Joe Calzaghe's style so why should i root for them ? you just said you don't like Hatton or Calzaghe's style yet you root for them ?

I really don't understand that at all, you should root for the fighter who you appreciate the most for there skills, heart, or exciting style. Which ever one it is it shouldn't be just because they come from the same country.

As for your last comment i couldn't careless about football, i don't mind playing it but i never follow it and i don't understand the hype it gets.

We'll just have to agree to disagree.

I knew somebody would pick apart the football analogy as they don't like the sport - but the priniciple is the same imo.

Answer me this, did you route for The US or China in the Olympics because they had the better athletes? Did you want Massa to beat Hamilton becuase you prefer his driving style? Did you want Federer to beat Murray becuase he's the better player? Or the US to win the Ryder Cup because they had the better players...

Maybe you don't follow any other sport at all so couldn't care less but I think you can at least appreciate what I'm saying.

Kids who supported Man Utd when I was growing up were ridiculed for being 'glory fans'. They opted to support the best team in the country over their home town team just because they were the best team.

Maybe it's blinded loyalty or something on my part, but I just thought in sport you back your own countryman. 99% of everyone I know does...

[BIG H]

Just like you did with Floyd Mayweather against Ricky Hatton ?

When have I ever wanted a British fighter to lose?

'ROUTING' for means WANTING to win. That's a lot different to objectively thinking somebody will win!!

What has where a fighter comes from have anything to do with boxing ?

It's called National Pride mate and it's what makes used to make this country great. Without it who are we? That's the problem with your generation mate and that's why this country is going down the shitter.
Where does where a footballer come from have anything to do with football? but 3 billion people watch the world cup to route for their country

[BIG H]

What has where a fighter comes from have anything to do with boxing ? first off i have never really like Joe Calzaghe's fighting style, where as i always liked RJJ flashy style.

I'm with Big H on this one, you should support your home fighters. I've never understood how people like Dark Lord Al and Tyson Bruno can hate on Calzaghe so much. Or Bilbo on Hatton etc..

I'm no longer a fan of Hatton's style and I hate the way Calzaghe taps open handed. That said I'll still be screamig at the TV for them to win in the coming weeks.

I support Wolverhampton Wanderers because that's where I'm from. I support the England football team because that's where I'm from. I supported Great Britain in the Olympics becuase that's where I'm from.

Sure I apprceciate how great Brazil play the beautiful game but that doesn't mean I'd support them if they were playing England.

P.S Men that don't like football are Gaylords

Fact

[intoccabile]

I support good fighters or fighters I like based on no reason other than the fact I like them.
Home fighter or not. All fight fans should be that way imo.

[BIG H]

I support good fighters or fighters I like based on no reason other than the fact I like them.
Home fighter or not. All fight fans should be that way imo.

I support and like fighters from all over the world, but I would not want them to win if they were fighting a British fighter no much how I admire them

[smashup]

Totally agree that you should ALWAYS support your national fighter no matter what!!
Baffles me that anyone could and would want to slate Calzaghe who is easily the best fighter the UK has ever produced.
One look at his record should fill you with pride
Trust me,you'll miss him when he's gone!
Top drawer fighter imo.

[Tysonbruno]

When have I ever wanted a British fighter to lose?

'ROUTING' for means WANTING to win. That's a lot different to objectively thinking somebody will win!!

What has where a fighter comes from have anything to do with boxing ?

It's called National Pride mate and it's what makes used to make this country great. Without it who are we? That's the problem with your generation mate and that's why this country is going down the shitter.
Where does where a footballer come from have anything to do with football? but 3 billion people watch the world cup to route for their country

I don't agree with you mate boxers are individuals with a individual style and we become fans of them because of these styles or personality not because of where they come from. I don't like Joe because i don't like his style or personality so whether he is from Britain or not i won't cheer for him i was a fan of Mike Tyson and i liked Lennox Lewis who is British but i still rooted for Tyson and didn't root for my countryman i rooted for my favourite of the 2.

[BIG H]

What has where a fighter comes from have anything to do with boxing ?

It's called National Pride mate and it's what makes used to make this country great. Without it who are we? That's the problem with your generation mate and that's why this country is going down the shitter.
Where does where a footballer come from have anything to do with football? but 3 billion people watch the world cup to route for their country

I don't agree with you mate boxers are individuals with a individual style and we become fans of them because of these styles or personality not because of where they come from. I don't like Joe because i don't like his style or personality so whether he is from Britain or not i won't cheer for him i was a fan of Mike Tyson and i liked Lennox Lewis who is British but i still rooted for Tyson and didn't root for my countryman i rooted for my favourite of the 2.

Like I said in my post above, I support loads fighters from overseas, infact nearly all my boxing heroes are not British, but hero or not I would want them to lose if they were fighing a Brit. Just the way I'm built, no right or wrong answer on this one, guess it's just about how much pride you have in your country

[intoccabile]

So am I wrong for wanting Hatton to spank colazo, mayweather
For wanting Cotto to beat Mosely, etc etc.

for wanting the Dallas Cowboys to smack the Philadelphia Eagles? lol.

When you are a fan, nothing should change your perspective imo.
If i'm a fan of hatton and he's fighting the USA's biggest sensation.. oh well, hatton gets my cheer.. because THATS who I'm a fan of.

[BIG H]

So am I wrong for wanting Hatton to spank colazo, mayweather
For wanting Cotto to beat Mosely, etc etc.

You're not wrong, you just don't have as much national pride as I do

[Tysonbruno]

It's called National Pride mate and it's what makes used to make this country great. Without it who are we? That's the problem with your generation mate and that's why this country is going down the shitter.
Where does where a footballer come from have anything to do with football? but 3 billion people watch the world cup to route for their country

I don't agree with you mate boxers are individuals with a individual style and we become fans of them because of these styles or personality not because of where they come from. I don't like Joe because i don't like his style or personality so whether he is from Britain or not i won't cheer for him i was a fan of Mike Tyson and i liked Lennox Lewis who is British but i still rooted for Tyson and didn't root for my countryman i rooted for my favourite of the 2.

Like I said in my post above, I support loads fighters from overseas, infact nearly all my boxing heroes are not British, but hero or not I would want them to lose if they were fighing a Brit. Just the way I'm built, no right or wrong answer on this one, guess it's just about how much pride you have in your country

So you can honestly say if any of your favourite fighters worldwide was fighting any British fighter you would be rooting for the British fighter?

[BIG H]

I don't agree with you mate boxers are individuals with a individual style and we become fans of them because of these styles or personality not because of where they come from. I don't like Joe because i don't like his style or personality so whether he is from Britain or not i won't cheer for him i was a fan of Mike Tyson and i liked Lennox Lewis who is British but i still rooted for Tyson and didn't root for my countryman i rooted for my favourite of the 2.

Like I said in my post above, I support loads fighters from overseas, infact nearly all my boxing heroes are not British, but hero or not I would want them to lose if they were fighing a Brit. Just the way I'm built, no right or wrong answer on this one, guess it's just about how much pride you have in your country

So you can honestly say if any of your favourite fighters worldwide was fighting any British fighter you would be rooting for the British fighter?

Yes

[intoccabile]

So am I wrong for wanting Hatton to spank colazo, mayweather
For wanting Cotto to beat Mosely, etc etc.

You're not wrong, you just don't have as much national pride as I do

I wouldn't call it national pride bro.
It's just I don't think it is fair to want someone I've always wished the best for to lose all of a sudden because he's fighting someone of my nationality.

[BIG H]

So am I wrong for wanting Hatton to spank colazo, mayweather
For wanting Cotto to beat Mosely, etc etc.

You're not wrong, you just don't have as much national pride as I do

I wouldn't call it national pride bro.
It's just I don't think it is fair to want someone I've always wished the best for to lose all of a sudden because he's fighting someone of my nationality.

That's fair enough mate, I respect your view, it's just different to mine

[intoccabile]

You're not wrong, you just don't have as much national pride as I do

I wouldn't call it national pride bro.
It's just I don't think it is fair to want someone I've always wished the best for to lose all of a sudden because he's fighting someone of my nationality.

That's fair enough mate, I respect your view, it's just different to mine

I agree.
Your domestic fighters are lucky to have you as a fan. At least they know you'll always support them regardless of the obstacle.

My guys can't trust me too much lol.