Define ducking

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by shanahan14, Jul 20, 2014.


  1. shanahan14

    shanahan14 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    So this board is all about one fighter ducking another. It reminds me of 6th grade girls actually. Anyhow, what is your definition of ducking?

    Ex) I'm 18-0 and starting to fight the big dogs and make my way to the title fights. If I chose to not fight the champ (let's say Klitschko) right now because I feel as if I am not experienced enough yet, is that a duck in your eyes?

    Personally, I wouldn't view it as one. I view a duck as an in comparison with your caliber, you refuse the fight or throw around BS excuses. Like if I am already a champion and then I refuse to fight Klitschko, I think that would be a duck. I just noticed a lot of guys bringing back stories of Golovkin, Wilder, Canelo, etc. when they weren't on the elite level against the elite competition. Not a fanboy of any of them, just come to mind.
     
  2. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    It's hard to define as context and the situation is important...

    I have a good example of a duck but will get harassed for it. When this happened everyone called it a duck irrespective of what that fighter then went onto achieve.
     
  3. shanahan14

    shanahan14 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    go for it, this website is a **** storm 24/7 anyway lol
     
  4. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    when you bend your knees.
     
  5. GGGunbeatable

    GGGunbeatable Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    David Haye is the best example.

    Calls out the Klitschkos for three years. Ducks them. Is supposed to fight Manuel Charr. Ducks him. Gets a chance against Vitali. Ducks him. Is supposed to fight Fury, ducks him, twice.

    Still, big mouthed and think he's a boxing god, people on ESB make him into one either.
     
  6. moparfan

    moparfan ESB's glass jawed fraud Full Member

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    Its the perspective aspect of Fighters supposed ducking that many (so called) boxing fans can not comprehend.

    Just because Fighter A calls out Fighter B, and Fighter B says no, Fighter B may not be ducking...Fighter B may have negotiations on going with another Fighter. Or Fighter A may say he wants certain stipulations that Fighter B does not agree too, it does not mean Fighter A or Fighter B is ducking...boxing is a business, and that can be good or bad, depending on your perspective.
     
  7. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    Basically this.