"A true Champion must learn defeat before he becomes champ"

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  1. zato-one

    zato-one Pink Jumpsuit Boxing Full Member

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    Do you think that in todays sport that quote still stands?
    People always deem a fighter a write off when he has one L. Back in boxings golden years most fighters had one or two losses before they went for a belt, and most old time fighters believe this is the true method for a fighter to become a true champion, because then he realizes that any fighter on any fight night CAN take his gold, and he must (as a champion) know how to pick himself up, learn from his mistakes, and learn how to lose.....Its as big of a part as learning how to win.

    Has boxing gotten away from this? or is it just me
     
    zato-one, Jul 9, 2009
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  2. TroubleLurks

    TroubleLurks **** spell check Full Member

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    shut up
     
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  3. madkillaz692000

    madkillaz692000 Fuerte y Abundante Full Member

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    ^^ good post.
     
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  4. doubleplaidinum

    doubleplaidinum Maravilla Full Member

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    i think it's just you.

    and you don't HAVE to lose to be a TRUE champion.
     
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  5. gottagivafight

    gottagivafight When you least expect it, expect it!!! banned Full Member

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    Good thread.
     
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  6. Charles White

    Charles White Chucker Full Member

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    Rocky Marciano. End of thread.
     
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  7. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    A loss can make a fighter a better fighter if that fighter learns from his mistakes.
     
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  8. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah.

    Larry Holmes, Rocky Marciano, Floyd Mayweather, Erik Morales, Evander Holyfield, Sugar Ray Leonard, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, James Toney, Shane Mosley, Oscar De La Hoya, etc..

    None of them were true champions because they were undefeated when they won their first world titles.
     
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