So tyson is a convicted rapist but we still adore and respect him?

Manny pac is a serial adulterer and wouldn't exactly be a guest on the Ellen show but we adore and worship him?

Floyd has has been sent to jail for beating his ex in front of his children but we still follow and support him?

The list goes on..

I understand we can separate the fighter from his personal life and choose to eliminate those acts from your mind so it suits...but would you do the same if it was your sister or daughter on the receiving end?

Okay, okay it might sound a bit harsh but I'm sure we could bring up your favourite actor, musician or sportsman and dissect their various personal traits compared to how they carry themselves in the chosen job.

Let's look at our heavyweight champion... wladimir klitschko seems to carry himself like a gentlemen with no crazy antics outside of the ring yet he is not exactly as revered as some of his less capable fellow boxers JUST because of his style in the ring.

So I'm just trying to understand and discuss why we all seem guilty of this cherry picking and favouritism of certain stars when they really aren't the sort of person that you should be following...does that make sense?!

(Guys, I appreciate this thread involves boxers but can we not turn it into a floyd/manny fight)