To be honest this thread is just a classic example of why Amir might say what he has just said.

I mean so far two pages of replies virtually all of you saying you want him to get knocked out again and that he's an arrogant prick.

Now as individuals I'm sure none of you are racist but Amir is obviously well aware that this kind of dislike for him is echoed up and down the country.

And for many many people it will be racially motivated.

He was unwise to comment on it as it will probably only inflame things, which is why his dad moved quickly to dismiss such claims as having any substance, but Amir obviously knows a lot of people don't like him, he hears the boo's when he fights and maybe even reads forum posts on the net about himself.

He's just a young lad and any of us being vilified publicly would feel hurt and want to speak out about it.

I like the kid, he's just sticking up for himself imo.

As for the person who said they don't like Lewis Hamilton because he moved to Switzerland, come on get real. First off virtually all the Formula One racers live in Europe, its a predominantly European sport after all, and secondly why would want to give away millions of his cash each year in taxes?

It's all very well saying he should be contributing to hospitals but if it was YOUR money, and the government wanted to take several million off you each year for the joy of living here in Blighty, what would you do? personally I'd much rather live in some beautiful, sunny, trendy dream location and keep my millions than give them up to enjoy a life of 'Gray UK'.