Can boxers be role models?

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  1. punch13

    punch13 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think boxers can be role models. Just like athletes from other sports, people can look to their favorite team or individual for inspiration, strength, and courage. Here's a list of boxers who I think are great role models for what they did in the ring, and out of the ring. They are not in any order.

    1. Floyd Mayweather Jr. - As strange as it may seem, PBF is a great representation of boxing today. Not only does he win, but he wins with class and respect. I've never seen him disrespect another fighter before. He talks and jives, but he doesn't overplay it. He's also known not to drink alcohol. He's a disciplined warrior who works out at the gym, and takes care of health and body. He also comes from a family of boxers. His father Floyd Mayweather Sr., and his uncle Roger Mayweather. This shows that family is important to him, and wants them to be a part of his life career. Yes, he's had a controversial problem with his father, but I think they're passed that, and have made amends.

    2. Kostya Tszyu - When I first saw Kostya fight was back in 1998 against Rafael Ruelas. I never heard of the guy before, and I wasn't even a fan of boxing back then. I just happened to flip the channel to the fight. He walked with a black robe, and long chinese-style pony tail. He looked like a dead serious warrior entering a Mexican cauldron since the fight was held in the Alamadome (I think it was in the Alamadome). Anyhow, hardly anyone in the Alamadome heard of him or ever saw his fight. He looked completely poised, confident, and a stark contrast to everything around him. It was the calm before the storm, and when the fight started, Kostya exploded onto Ruelas with the full fury of an F-5 tornado. Kostya had power, and was agressive. But it was the deep confidence behind his punches that look so impressive. If ever you feel down or depressed or lack self-esteem, think of Kostya Tszyu, and all that disappears. Everything about Kostya stems from a deep deep confidence and strength perhaps a genetic connection to his Russian heritage.

    3. Erik Morales - "El Terrible" is one of the greatest boxers of all time!!! He was the WALL that no boxer could ever beat when they first fought him with the exception to Zahir Raheem when Morales went up to 135 lbs. division. But Morales stopped Barrera, Pacquiao, and Junior Jones in their first meetings. These are big big names. He is a role model, because of his inner strength and desire to be great. Where that exactly comes from, I don't know. But Morales has it, and God blessed him with it. He is also known to be a computer nerd. Not very talkative, but straight-forward in whatever he says. He championed Mexico, but in particular, he championed the state of Baja Norte. Because he is a pure Amerindian and from Baja Norte, he is a symbol of the people in that area. He is also a rags to riches story coming from a poor family. The man who went through several wars in his boxing career gave his life to boxing and to all boxing fans of the world.

    I WILL CONTINUE WITH MORE FIGHTERS IN A LATER POST
     
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  2. Thread Stealer

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    I don't know...I'm kind of with the whole Charles Barkley school of thought that parents and relatives should be role models for kids, not athletes.

    I suppose you can look at athletes or pro boxers as a model for certain things, just don't expect them to really be what they appear to be when the cameras are on.

    Guys like Floyd Mayweather and Evander Holyfield aren't your ideal role models when it comes to outside-the-ring behavior or birth control, but they're good if you want athletes to emulate when it comes to work ethic.
     
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  3. dave82

    dave82 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Shane Mosley is a great role model
     
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    Chileno606 Gentleman & Scholar Full Member

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    PBF is the worst role model...unless you want kids to be shallow flashy dickheads. The skill and dedication is great though.
    Top Boxing role models...just off the top, I've say Wlad, Cotto, BHop, Pacman.

    Speaking of which, Mayweather needs to stop ducking Cotto.
     
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  5. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Cut it short punch :D . . . this is a complete bull****.

    Mayweather as role model? WTF?

    The guy who throws out cash into other peoples faces for them to adore him and make him their master?

    Jesus Christ . . . is this the way you want kids to be? :patsch :-(
     
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  6. doomeddisciple

    doomeddisciple Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mosley was on my list til the steroid stuff - But innocent til proven guilty - He's a top bloke and I like him.

    Tszyu and Alexis Arguello are two utter gentlemen I would consider worthy role models to anyone.
     
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  7. Thread Stealer

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    Arguello was an ideal sportsman

    He was a nice guy, but also a philandering cocaine addict.

    Don't know if that's role-model material. Everyone has their own personal problems. That's why I'm never sure about this whole "use a celebrity as a role model" thing.

    You see the celebrities when the cameras are on, but do you ever really know THEM?
     
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  8. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mickey Ward. Not the greatest fighter, but a hard working, down to Earth family man who always showed class.
     
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  9. Killer_Fish

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    I don't know. It seems like there are more punks in boxing than other sports but that could be due to the fact it's not a team sports. Trash talking seems to get rewarded. Beside Mosley I can't remember too many gracious fighter after a defeat.
     
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  10. Thread Stealer

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    :roll: :roll:

    Why do boxing fans have such short memories and always talk about how gracious Mosley is after losing?

    He claimed Forrest beat him because he learned how to headbutt in the Georgia gyms with Evander Holyfield after the first loss to Forrest.

    He then claimed he won the Forrest rematch.

    After the first loss to Wright, which Mosley said he had a "****** on his back", he claimed he won the rematch and had Winky "holding on for dear life".

    He then shows a lot of class in losing to Cotto, and a ton of people go "oh wow, Mosley is always so gracious after losing".

    :roll: :roll:
     
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  11. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lol, ouch! Good points.
     
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  12. Thread Stealer

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    I actually more or less like Mosley, but I hate it when people can't remember to that ancient era that was 2002.

    Actually, 2004.
     
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  13. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I hear ya. Memories become selective when trying to make a point sometimes though.
     
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  14. Archie_Moore

    Archie_Moore ALL TIME KO KING Full Member

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    Hear mayorga is a great role model, in and out of the ring. Vargas is a close second. :D
     
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  15. rendog67

    rendog67 The firestarter Full Member

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    **** yeah
     
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