Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait)

gruuby · 09-26-2007, 07:21 PM

I'm just curious. I'd like to think that I'm going for Pavlik in the fight because he's a more dynamic, entertaining fighter. But then when I really, really think about it, deep inside I know that him being white has something to do with it. I'm not sure how much, maybe 5-10% but I'm pretty sure it does. I don't think it's wrong, normally black guys go for black boxers (right?) and I don't find it offensive. So, anybody agrees? Comments?

pipe wrenched · 09-26-2007, 07:22 PM

You just opened a serious can of worms dude.

McGrain · 09-26-2007, 07:23 PM

I don't give a shit if a fighter is black or white.

pipe wrenched · 09-26-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by McGrain

I don't give a shit if a fighter is black or white.

Brown or yellow

If a fighter draws your attention and is entertaining to you WTFin hell does it matter what color. I honestly can't believe I just took the time to respond to this dumb shit.

PACZ · 09-26-2007, 07:42 PM

It Doesn't Hurt!

Rollo · 09-26-2007, 07:43 PM

I don´t care if he´s green or blue.........

brooklyn1550 · 09-26-2007, 07:44 PM

I am white, Pavlik is white, but that makes no difference. Regardless of whether he was African-American, Asian, African, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Australian, or Arab, I would still be a fan...it all comes down to the fact that I like his personality and his fighting style.

pipe wrenched · 09-26-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brooklyn1550

I am white, Pavlik is white, but that makes no difference. Regardless of whether he was African-American, Asian, African, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Australian, or Arab, I would still be a fan...it all comes down to the fact that I like his personality and his fighting style.

Bingo.

RUSKULL · 09-26-2007, 07:48 PM

No difference. He's an exciting boxer who has power in both hands & he throws a lot of punches, what's not to like? Okay, his name is Kelly....................

Sdt · 09-26-2007, 07:50 PM

well he is white and I am too but I'm a french canadian so I don't feel like he is not closer to me than any black boxer

pavlik fan · 09-26-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gruuby

I'm just curious. I'd like to think that I'm going for Pavlik in the fight because he's a more dynamic, entertaining fighter. But then when I really, really think about it, deep inside I know that him being white has something to do with it. I'm not sure how much, maybe 5-10% but I'm pretty sure it does. I don't think it's wrong, normally black guys go for black boxers (right?) and I don't find it offensive. So, anybody agrees? Comments?

please tell me what this has to do with 2 great boxers this fight or any other fight.. why does color have to come into it...im sorry but this just doest make sense to me...but i guess it would if i were a little prejaudice... even 5 or 10 %

Rollo · 09-26-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by brooklyn1550

I am white, Pavlik is white, but that makes no difference. Regardless of whether he was African-American, Asian, African, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Australian, or Arab, I would still be a fan...it all comes down to the fact that I like his personality and his fighting style.

Me too....

I am white and I have rooted for more black fighters, than whites, over the years. This time I am rooting for Pavlik - he just happens to be white - not my fault..........

SteveO · 09-26-2007, 07:54 PM

What is this, 1850? In my ever changing list of favorite fighters, the only white guy who has any real permanence is Jerry Quarry but I'd love the guy if he was any other color or nationality.

The Kurgan · 09-26-2007, 07:54 PM

It's not important to me, but then again I'm not a big Pavlik fan. I just like him because he's exciting and has interesting fights. Equally, I don't like Taylor, because he's not an exciting fighter and doesn't have exciting fights.

lefthook31 · 09-26-2007, 07:58 PM

Yes some united states white boys need to represent. Us whiteys are stuck with a bunch of club fighters and bums. Whats our claim to fame Butterbean, Peter McNeely? How many championship caliber American white boys come along? Taylor is still going to win though.

View Poll Results: Pavlik is white therefore:
I'm more of a fan.	14	17.07%
No difference.	42	51.22%
I'm less of a fan.	3	3.66%
Shut up and die.	23	28.05%
Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll

09-26-2007, 07:21 PM	#1
gruuby CONFIRMED FOR BRAWL ESB Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 387 vCash: 1000	Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait) I'm just curious. I'd like to think that I'm going for Pavlik in the fight because he's a more dynamic, entertaining fighter. But then when I really, really think about it, deep inside I know that him being white has something to do with it. I'm not sure how much, maybe 5-10% but I'm pretty sure it does. I don't think it's wrong, normally black guys go for black boxers (right?) and I don't find it offensive. So, anybody agrees? Comments?
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09-26-2007, 07:22 PM	#2
pipe wrenched ESB ELITE SQUAD East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West "by God" Virginia Posts: 14,988 vCash: 1852	Re: Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait) You just opened a serious can of worms dude.
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09-26-2007, 07:23 PM	#3
McGrain Diamond Dog East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 63,252 vCash: 1000	Re: Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait) I don't give a shit if a fighter is black or white.
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09-26-2007, 07:42 PM	#5
PACZ Czarnina-Sippin []ing Fan ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NotSoSlavicVillage......!!!!!!! Posts: 629 vCash: 500	Re: Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait) It Doesn't Hurt!
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09-26-2007, 07:43 PM	#6
Rollo Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 706 vCash: 1000	Re: Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait) I don´t care if he´s green or blue.........
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09-26-2007, 07:44 PM	#7
brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 12,401 vCash: 1000	Re: Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait) I am white, Pavlik is white, but that makes no difference. Regardless of whether he was African-American, Asian, African, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Australian, or Arab, I would still be a fan...it all comes down to the fact that I like his personality and his fighting style.
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09-26-2007, 07:48 PM	#9
RUSKULL VRWC Executive Enforcer East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long Island, New York & Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 23,361 vCash: 2811	Re: Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait) No difference. He's an exciting boxer who has power in both hands & he throws a lot of punches, what's not to like? Okay, his name is Kelly....................
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09-26-2007, 07:50 PM	#10
Sdt Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 389 vCash: 940	Re: Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait) well he is white and I am too but I'm a french canadian so I don't feel like he is not closer to me than any black boxer
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09-26-2007, 07:54 PM	#13
SteveO MSW East Side VIP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 14,347 vCash: 1040	Re: Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait) What is this, 1850? In my ever changing list of favorite fighters, the only white guy who has any real permanence is Jerry Quarry but I'd love the guy if he was any other color or nationality.
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09-26-2007, 07:54 PM	#14
The Kurgan Emeritus Status Barbarian East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,773 vCash: 628	Re: Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait) It's not important to me, but then again I'm not a big Pavlik fan. I just like him because he's exciting and has interesting fights. Equally, I don't like Taylor, because he's not an exciting fighter and doesn't have exciting fights.
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09-26-2007, 07:58 PM	#15
lefthook31 Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: in a boxing gym near you Posts: 10,498 vCash: 1000	Re: Anybody willing to admit that they like Pavlik because he's white? (Not a flamebait) Yes some united states white boys need to represent. Us whiteys are stuck with a bunch of club fighters and bums. Whats our claim to fame Butterbean, Peter McNeely? How many championship caliber American white boys come along? Taylor is still going to win though.
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