why are refs so against fighters talking?

[Illmatic]

I mean, who cares? They get so mad over it, but is it even in the rule books? Let em talk shit in there, its entertaining some times

[PH|LLA]

wanna give an example?

[Lance_Uppercut]

Talking during a fight? Well, how about because it's FUCKIN STUPID to be moving your jaw when it might get punched...

[JMonster]

exactly what he said ^^^^^ lol.......for one reason atleast. 2, what if u saw 2 boxers talking and one gets ko'd off of a punch that didn't look that punishable? set-up?? media would love for that to happen and have a big discussion on it. but neways...refs don't ALWAYS get mad. i remember mayweather was talkn to the announcers about who he wanted to win on the superbowl when he was fighting bruseless

[Illmatic]

Originally Posted by Pharaoh

wanna give an example?

Emmanuel Augustus and Zab Judah have been warned for it many times.

[Illmatic]

Originally Posted by Lance_Uppercut

Talking during a fight? Well, how about because it's FUCKIN STUPID to be moving your jaw when it might get punched...

How is it a violation of the rules to do something that may expose yourself to more punishment in a game where the main aim is to knock the other person out?

[Farmboxer]

Why do refs allow some boxers to violate the rules, while taking a point from others of the same damned thing?!

[Lance_Uppercut]

Originally Posted by Illmatic

How is it a violation of the rules to do something that may expose yourself to more punishment in a game where the main aim is to knock the other person out?

It's common sense. And a safety issue as well. I KNOW it's boxing, but they do have rules to PROTECT the fighters..

I guess you're part of that "Trash talking isn't disrespectful, it' COOL!" generation.

[Illmatic]

Originally Posted by Lance_Uppercut

It's common sense. And a safety issue as well. I KNOW it's boxing, but they do have rules to PROTECT the fighters..

I guess you're part of that "Trash talking isn't disrespectful, it' COOL!" generation.

Damn, do you have to be a hater and an asshole at all times?

My point is, if it isn't in the rulebook (at least I think it isn't), why do refs enforce it like it is?

[Lance_Uppercut]

Originally Posted by Illmatic

Damn, do you have to be a hater and an asshole at all times?

My point is, if it isn't in the rulebook (at least I think it isn't), why do refs enforce it like it is?

Well...was I wrong?

[Lance_Uppercut]

Just seems like a no-brainer. Who the fuck wants fighters to talk shit in the ring anyways...

[Jazzo]

If a fighter wants to use words in the ring, then I see no problem - he does so at his own risk.

The majority of boxers are of very low IQ, and could perhaps be toppled by psychobabble.

Furthermore, it allows effective taunting.

[thunder06]

Ali talked in the ring. Of course, he talked anywhere and everywhere so I guess it didn't matter.

[good right hand]

i would be against it if it was a known safety hazzard, but i am in totall agreement of it being entertaining.....

if they can use their mouth to break the oppenent concetration then it may be insuring the own safety. some boxer punch with mouth open so im guessing it wouldent matter so much if they exchanged words instead of fists.

i saw roy jones and david tolesco go through a viscous verbal war which lead to roy deliberately corner himself and effectively counter telsco while show boating.

ali was also a talker in the ring and it may have helped his career and his style of winning fights.

if there was some proof that getting punched with your mouth open was life threatening then i would be against it. but from what i have seen, im am assuming that its nothing more then what it is.... trash talk.

[Illmatic]

can anyone tell me if its an actual rule or not?