at the end of the day..most of us boxing fans just wan't some nuts to hug

I don't think I've ever seen a grown man write that he wants to NUT HUG!

Just doesn't sound right!

 

Oscar, why? Because he is what most men aspire to be, a rich, successful, respected, smart and handsome family man with a beautiful wife and children. Inside the ring, he always took on the best, he proved himself against guys who hated him, like Vargas, for example. Not to mention that without the Golden Boy, boxing would be in a worse state than it already, he carried it on his back for most of the decade.
Prince Naseem - why? because I admire the arrogance of youth, the confidence of the young, brash and arrogant British male who feels totally invincible, I can or could relate to that ****. I love the entertainment value, the dominance he had, he burned brightly, for a short period of time, and then was gone.
Lennox Lewis - the consumate proffesional, smart, articulate, and fierce. He was a master boxer, who had the talent and learned the skills, he said he was the best, and he proved it, by beating every man he faced, and becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, during an era where the division was strong and deep with talent.

 

I really enjoy all the different stlyes. If the boxer is really good at their style it makes boxing better to watch. I am a fan of alot of different fighters, but I don't nuthug, because in the end of the day they are human just like all of us, and have flaws, its funny when people make excuses for a fighter. A fan has no control what they do in or outsife the ring.

 

There are plenty of greats that I could mention, but I'm going to name the ones I've actually had the pleasure of viewing and not have to Youtube such fights...I wasn't around when Hagler and Robinson and Ali were fighting so I can't say those are my personal favorite because I never had the pleasure of watching their fights live, btu from the fighters that I have kept up with...here are some that I have grown much respect for

My favorite fighters are currently or have been

Miguel Cotto - He is simply a fighter that NEVER quits (**** what Margo fans say about him quitting...he's not Sam Peter) Storms through much adversity in the ring and still follows through. He takes an exciting style of brawling to a whole new technical level. He's humble. Isn't a sore loser like some boxers tend to be. Never talks ****. Always willing to fight whoever they put in front of him. A true definition of what a boxer from Puerto Rico should look like in the ring (I'm half PR myself so I take much pride in watching him)

Sugar Shane Mosley - Most flashy fighters of his calibur typically like to hand pick opponents that suit his style and aren't much of a GREAT threat, but that is NOT the case with SSM. The man has NEVER tasted canvas and despite his shortcomings against some tough opponents has always show cased the sweet science in the manner that it should be. Another humble fighter that doesn't carry a big mouth and just an overall nice guy.

Julio Caeser Chavez - The real definition of a Mexican killing machine. A hero in and out of the ring. A people's champion. A warrior in the ring. Fighting through much adversity with sweat and blood. Fought for his country and represented his country proudly. Always showing casing a brawling style with techical skill behind it. The man may be little, but has the heart of a lion. He to may will always have the strongest resume in my mind (even though Robinson arguably has it...I'm also half Mexican so I have had the pleasure of pinning this man as one of my native heroes).

Roy Jones Jr. - I have only recently grown an admiration for this fighter. I was always aware of his talents and had the pleasure of watching some of his amazing talents and abilities. Watching him rise as a boxing God was a privilage. But to me, he seemed like a hollow man that just did what he did and was only in it for the money. After watching many interviews and following his hard life, I began to see the inner RJJ. He, IMO, is a great individual. A true dreamer and philosopher in a sport that breeds killers and greed. A man that once said "Cant nobody ever stop me. Cant nobody keep me down. You can write that in your book when I die." He has demonstrated that he has a passionate heart and soul. Plain and simple...he was a warrior poet.

Kermit Cintron - Although fresh in the game and still untested, I feel a personal connection with him. With little experience in boxing (he started training when he was 19), he exemplifies natural boxing fire. I myself have contemplated pursuing an active boxing life, but feel a bit behind in training. But with seeing the success of Kermit Cintron...I just may wanna see my own natural ablities grow within the gladiator game. The man goes in there with one mission. Seek and destroy. He is a pleasure to watch and I hope to see more of him.

 

I really don't understand so many fans here being nuthuggers and the idol worship. These aren't 12 year old kids idolizing boxers. These are grown men.