Who is a boxer you lost all respect for?

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  1. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    floyd
    wilder
    Ward
    Canelo
    oscar
    Wlad
    spence
     
    Forza, Jan 16, 2021
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  2. uranage

    uranage Well-Known Member Full Member

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    What did Spence do?
     
    uranage, Jan 16, 2021
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    aaalbert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Khan
    Canelo (although I admit that he's become a much better boxer)
    Broner (was rooting for him but he's just become annoying...)
     
    aaalbert, Jan 16, 2021
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    sasto Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think it's the drunk driving.

    It brings up question of where do you draw the line and what should be done about boxers who cross it?

    Boxing is supposed to be a place to go when you're troubled, to learn self control and to channel violent impulses.

    At the same time it seems wrong for people who have been convicted of domestic violence to win fame and fortune while more virtuous but slightly less skilled boxers languish.

    Where do you cut someone off? Personally, I'd like to see those who do some of this bad stuff to not just be let back in or expelled forever, but to publicly go through a process of restitution and redemption going well beyond what the legal system requires. If you're famous, there should be more responsibility that comes with that.
     
    sasto, Jan 17, 2021
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  5. Eel87

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    Lost respect for Haney bragging publicly about how he beat Floyd and Davis in sparring.
    No respect for teofimo the way he dances after koing opponents.
    Any boxer that kod Roy Jones and celebrated, except tarver and Johnson.
     
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  6. Dannymita

    Dannymita Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Margarito - he went from being in my top 3 favourites to not even getting a mention as anything other than an iron chinned guy
     
    Dannymita, Jan 17, 2021
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  7. covetousjuice

    covetousjuice Putin did nothing wrong

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    I used to respect Wlad a lot for his incredible achievements in boxing. Not just being great. Not just being the best. But being the best so consistently. Over 10 years at the top without an "off night." Quite a level of discipline. Unbelievable perhaps.

    I still respect that -- and considerably so -- but it's been hampered by the realization he's an insecure and childish moron pretending to be some refined, intellectual, polymath. Kind of sad.
     
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    covetousjuice, Jan 17, 2021
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  8. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    charlie zellenoff.......i would,t shake his hand ! ( nothing to do with the covid )
     
    heerko koois, Jan 17, 2021
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    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    Why?
     
    Loudon, Jan 17, 2021
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    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    I just knew that would be your answer. Mine is Margarito the cheat Antonio Margacheato.
     
    African Cobra, Jan 17, 2021
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  11. Dannymita

    Dannymita Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pretty much anyone who fails a drug test...

    I can still look back and appreciate some of these fighters skills but at same time it does make me think... pffft...****
     
    Dannymita, Jan 17, 2021
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    Aussie Invader Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    you beat me to it.
    was praying you didn't see this thread...
     
    Aussie Invader, Jan 17, 2021
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  13. Aussie Invader

    Aussie Invader Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    even though i don't agree with the DD, i'm also from an era where every time a person put a foot wrong it wasn't on the news.
    making mistakes is a part of life, and it's actually the time people learn the best.
     
    Aussie Invader, Jan 17, 2021
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    Wilder.

    After the loss to Fury he lost all of his fans with his ridiculous excuses.
     
    lufcrazy, Jan 17, 2021
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    Aussie Invader Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    can you elaborate as to why?
    that's a pretty decorated list you have there.
     
    Aussie Invader, Jan 17, 2021
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