Are American-based boxers always overrated?

I didn't realize he gained so much weight. And the account I read said he weighed in at 217. Did it affect his speed?
Even at that size he's on the lower end of the scale and I worry about these guys who have to gain weight far above their natural walking around weight.

But I have an open mind and the proof is when he gets into the ring with a legitimate heavyweight.

 

It doesn't mean he doesn't care about money.

Bernard Hopkins still trains in the ghetto, and doesn't dress flashy or floss all the time with his luxuries.

He still obviously cares about money.

 

Although I agree with some of the points raised we Brits tend to have an inferiority complex when it comes to American fighters.

 

I started a thread on here explaining the exact same thing! Glad to see there a at least a few reasonable people on here!

 

d'oh, my mistake, he weighed in at 217, although i heard reports he was 225+ come fight time. he was quicker and more powerful at heavy. i'm not expecting him to reign supreme in the division, but he is an extremely exciting fighter and top quality bloke who has the chance to make a big name for himself.

 

Jesus, things must be getting bad if the we're being called moaners by, without doubt, the biggest cry-baby nation on earth. :shock:

 

Indeed, it is pretty sad.

 

Thanks for some honestly and a unbaised POV. Look....in boxing EVERY Country over rates their guy every now and again....but when you look at their record and oppostition there is little doubt if a boxer is all hype or the truth.

There are GREAT fighters from over seas....Joe is one of them, Witter is a good fighter, hatton, abrahm ect.....they are now getting opposition that is far better than what they get at home and earning their merrit. But Joe for so long never tested his talents, his grit or skills b/c he was comfortable at home fighting guys he KNEW he would beat. Ubanks was Joe's biggest test and that was a decade ago....he should have been moving UP in terms of comp but he stayed idle. Kessler is move in the right direction but I think he wins this fight fairly easy.

 

Hey!

We all know what happened the last time England went to war with America...

 

Nice touch!

 

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yeah, you called upon those ******* frogs!! :tong

 

Home advantage is big. That's why they **** up when they leave their country.

 

Yeah, our Brits got shot in "friendly fire" by our Yanky "Allies"!

 

I was watching some documentary the other day and some ****ing idiot Yank cried all the way through his survival story. SHUT UP. ****ING WHINING ****. Have they no dignity? It's five years later fat twat, the bear didn't catch you anyway. :huh