Is Broner being disrespecting with the "Can" phrase?

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  1. P.M.

    P.M. Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Broner is a as clown and everyone knows it. Give him the mic and garbage comes out. Is it disrespectful? I don't think it is, he thinks he's being clever and funny. He could use some media training, but I will admit Broner is young and flashy and speaks and believes the stuff he's saying. I can't hate on that as that's who he is and his selling point. Everyone hates him or loves him, but we know who he is.
     
  2. keepemup

    keepemup Member Full Member

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    In my opinion, this is the only genuinely funny thing Broner has ever done/said.
     
  3. victor879

    victor879 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's the one of the only lines I actually like. I find it rather humorous and 'tongue in cheek.' It's actually classy trash talk in my view. But it was clear to me from his initial pre-fight interview that they had Broner on a very tight leash. This isn't HBO/Showtime, it's prime time network TV.

    Nothing disrespectful about it in my view. It's because of the Communists who have taken over the United States. Just IMO.
     
  4. BeReal

    BeReal Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If you watch the interview again, Broner has this sheepish look like a little kid who knew he was saying something he might get in trouble for when they pulled the mic away. Broner won me over a little last night, seems like a good dude
     
  5. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    I used to not like Broner but i think hes not a bad dude just a little immature, i really liked when Maidana beat his ass i am not gonna lie but i have to give credit to the kid he stood there till the end and never stopped trying and showed theres some substance behind all the BS and that he has a fighters heart. Still think he doesnt deserve the hype he gets cause hes not as good as he thinks he is(nobody is as good as he thinks he is lol) or some ppl think he is but he can be fun to watch with the right opponents. Didnt went from disliking him to be a fan of him but now hes a fighter like so manny others that im not really a fan but i dont dislike him either and will continue to watch him in the future hopefully against beter opposition and in some good fights.
     
  6. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    Nothing offensive about that comment. Glad to see a lot of people aren't being so sensitive.
     
  7. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    He is very witty and clever:good
     
  8. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    Well it was funny when Maidana had him rolling around on the ring:nut:lol:
     
  9. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Not really.:verysad
     
  10. Just Rik

    Just Rik Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think it's anything to make an issue of. Though, I think the way they see it is that when you make negative generalizations of a people (ie Mexican can beat) the claim that you can beat them all can be construed that this implies you believe this to be true because they are all beneath you. And, no, throwing Africans in there is not going to "even things out" Even though this is not what the average minds sees unfortunately they have to be wary of the sensitive ones who take overly offense to anything.
     
  11. Chango

    Chango Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Too bad argentinian doesnt end with "can"
     
  12. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    :yep
     
  13. BlizzyBlizz

    BlizzyBlizz Loyal Member Full Member

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    Or Khan :lol:
     
  14. Chango

    Chango Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He Khan get it:D:lol:
     
  15. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    I'm more annoyed that the networks try to censor or interrupt him when he goes off with the "can man" talk.