To be a true boxing fan you have to ....

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  1. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Appreciate Vlads dominance at heavyweight.

    Floyds amazing skills.

    Manny's true greatness.

    Roy Jones was practically unbeatable in his prime.

    Prime Duran , Leonard, Hearns and Hagler would absolutely dominate from lightweight through to middleweight today.

    Watch the undercards on big fight nights.

    Hate PPV as it marginalizes the sport.

    Others??
     
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  2. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I guess I'm a true fan then, because I agree with every point.
     
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  3. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    what else would you add?
     
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  4. Zimornsky

    Zimornsky King Fluid IV = CHEAT banned

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    I'm going to sleep (no pun intended).
     
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  5. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Appreciate boxers from every region on earth and not get caught up in nationalistic biases.
     
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  6. Collie

    Collie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'll add that hard-core fans would know stuff about the low weights and forgotten divisions.

    Also, wake at all hours to watch boxing from the other side of the world.

    And support TV channels like boxnation
     
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  7. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Example? Japanese fighters?

    For me some of the most technically sound fighters i have seen very very disciplined.
     
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  8. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    To be a true boxing fan you have to like boxing. Period. The rest is pretentious nonsense and ego stroking.
     
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  9. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    true fan checking in by your standards atleast. i dont mind PPV that much but feel it should only be for megafights (thus encouraging fighters to earn those extra big ppv paydays)
     
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  10. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    You don't have to, but I think it's preferable.
     
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  11. Collie

    Collie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes, I guess the thread title would be better as 'A true boxing fan would..' as opposed to have to.
     
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  12. Southpawology

    Southpawology Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Appreciate Rigos skill level

    But u don't to enjoy watching him :nut
     
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  13. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    im at a loss for words when people tell me they dont enjoy watching him.. i dont even find him ok or bearable im on the edge of my seat when i watch rigo
     
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  14. Southpawology

    Southpawology Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I enjoy watching him too but I can understand ppl not enjoying his fights

    Some boxing fans just like the rockem sockem robot type fights

    The subjectiveness of the sport is what makes It great :deal
     
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  15. VBOX

    VBOX JOURNEYMAN Full Member

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    True boxing fans don't begin to boo after only a couple of rounds, during the feeling out process.
     
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