Don't use the word bum anymore guys it's lame

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by wvamateur, Jul 28, 2013.


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  1. wvamateur

    wvamateur New Member Full Member

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    I've done it and I see it on boxing comments on sports sites and on here. They're boxers or fighters not bums.

    To give you a flip side: A boxer calls you a "bum" because you aren't as good in your particular field/ work as someone famous in a magazine or who has made it on tv. It wouldn't be right and neither is it right for any of us to call someone a bum for strapping on the leather and fighting, especially if neither of you (the boxer and worker) have done each other's job.

    God bless all
     
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  2. iWantToLearnEng

    iWantToLearnEng Guest

    You wouldn't say, Andrzej Wawrzyk is a bum?
     
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  3. Koba

    Koba Whimsical Inactivisist Full Member

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    I agree, and don't use it myself, as I find it disrespectful to guys who are after all putting their health on the line.

    The use of the word in boxing has a long history however and I don't see it being eradicated anytime soon. Just do what you feel is right.
     
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  4. damian38

    damian38 BigDramaShow Full Member

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    most people who call boxers 'bums' have never actually stepped into a ring themselves
     
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  5. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    Am i allowed to call a fighter lame?
     
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  6. tomsdubs

    tomsdubs Active Member Full Member

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    Agreed, calling good fighters bums is ****ing stupid. Anyone ranked top 20 in a division is not a bum. Same goes with all this stupid glass jaw talk, if a guy connects right a fighter is going down great chin or not. These keyboard warrior bellends here have never stepped in a ring.
     
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  7. AliShuffle

    AliShuffle Active Member Full Member

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    Correct.
     
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  8. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    Your opinion is not valid unless you have atleast stepped
    Between the ropes and given the sport a shot
    Trust me after just a few short rounds going easy you will grow respect for any fighter
     
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  9. wvamateur

    wvamateur New Member Full Member

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    When agreeing that bum calling is bad let's all be civil bros and sistas, we all boxing fans in the same community :)
     
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  10. AliShuffle

    AliShuffle Active Member Full Member

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    It's like people calling Audley Harrison a bum, yes he's not the best boxer in the world but he's achieved more in boxing than 99% of us on here could ever dream of.

    Boxers deserve respect.
     
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  11. Ahurath

    Ahurath Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I totally agree with you, show boxers the respect they deserve.
     
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  12. Trail

    Trail Guest

    This kid nailed it....^^^:deal
     
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  13. supremo

    supremo Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Agreed, easy to sit and judge from the comfort of your living room.
     
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  14. anton

    anton Well-Known Member Full Member

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    In all honesty this word is just a boxing term. Its been used for years. No one thinks these guys are bums. The have heart and real dedication to do what they do. I use the term bum when guys are fighting guys not on there level. It dont mean they are bums . Quit crying im still using it.
     
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  15. boxingbuff

    boxingbuff Active Member Full Member

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    i have never called a fighter a bum and everytime i hear glass jaw thrown around i know the one saying has NEVER been in any kind of fight in there lives and probably throws a punch like a girl.
     
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