When a fighter says he would die in the ring,is he disrespecting his kids?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by lirva, Mar 28, 2013.

  1. lirva

    lirva Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2010
    Messages:
    6,335
    Likes Received:
    97
    If my dad loved boxing more than me id feel disrespected.

    When a man has young kids he has a responsibility to the kids
     
  2. Jack Dempsey

    Jack Dempsey Legend Full Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2005
    Messages:
    7,210
    Likes Received:
    42
    Think its a figure of speech more than anything
     
  3. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Messages:
    9,813
    Likes Received:
    848
    I wouldn't imagine any fighter who would say that would really mean it.
     
  4. Markyboy86

    Markyboy86 Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2011
    Messages:
    3,466
    Likes Received:
    0
    You are obsessed with getting a bite off Tony Bellew are'nt you lirva. What a sad wee man you are, why dont you spend your days out on 1 of your yachts that the world famous gambling has afforded you to buy instead of trying to think up ways to get someone famous on a forum to argue with you.
     
  5. Marlow

    Marlow Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2010
    Messages:
    4,020
    Likes Received:
    1
    Someone needs attention.
     
  6. Bill C84

    Bill C84 Boxing Junkie banned

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2011
    Messages:
    10,219
    Likes Received:
    1
    I don't know how to break it to you mate but you're Dad probably does love boxing more than you.
     
  7. cheekyvid

    cheekyvid Detroit, I shall return. Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2009
    Messages:
    7,324
    Likes Received:
    3
    When you make a thread, you disrespect the human race.
     
  8. flatulent_bob

    flatulent_bob Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2011
    Messages:
    936
    Likes Received:
    3
    :lol:
    :deal
     
  9. fighting-pride

    fighting-pride Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2011
    Messages:
    167
    Likes Received:
    25
    Theres a few cringe worthy things get said in press conferences but "im willing to die in the ring, is he?" has got to be up there.
     
  10. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2006
    Messages:
    22,560
    Likes Received:
    68
    I don't think he literally means he'd be willing to die. Do you take every figure of speech literally?
     
  11. Ilesey

    Ilesey ~ Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2004
    Messages:
    38,201
    Likes Received:
    2,602
    Grow a dick.
     
  12. Dave Hickson, former Everton, Liverpool & Tranmere player & now 604 year old Goodison Park Tour Guide once said;

    "I'd have ran through brick walls for any team I played for, but I'd have died for Everton."

    It's just a bull**** thing people say to show their utmost commitment. Give Tony a break, he's a fighter. How many demand to fight on when being beaten to a pulp? They're not verbally making a statement there but it's symbolically disrespecting their kids isn't it, risking brain damage?

    And what about poor Lennox Lewis's kids? Tyson wanted to eat them.
     
  13. flatulent_bob

    flatulent_bob Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2011
    Messages:
    936
    Likes Received:
    3
    If we are taking it as a literal comment rather than just hyperbole then its worth making the point that every professional boxer is willing to die in the ring.
    Its a known possible outcome therefore anyone who climbs into the ring have accepted it in order to get paid and/or gain a reputation.

    If Livras point held up anyone who chooses to work in a potentially dangerous field is disrespecting their kids? It doesn't he just wants some attention from Bomber.

    Now Tony, I know you're busy but please for our collective sanity on here just say something to Livra so hopefully he ****s off. :thumbsup
     
  14. ****ing Firemen.

    Disrespectful ****s.
     
  15. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Messages:
    9,813
    Likes Received:
    848
    I don't know about willing, maybe aware of the possibility.