Hatton fans booing the American National Anthem

:shock:
oh is that how you like your men? lying on the floor helpless

 

True, but they weren't in Europe. One of the things that Europeans get angry about is our disrespect of their culture when we happen their part of the world. I would expect that they would try to be more understanding here of ours as well.

 

True. I can't stand him as an actor or singer as a matter of fact, but he made me proud by standing in there and singing through all those boos.

 

In this particular aspect, you are probably correct.

It is a strength that Brits have.

 

Classless to the bottom of the definition. So was "the really, really good guy Ricky in his post fight interview. CLASS-LESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Probably doesnt take much for you does it plastic?

 

You dont understand it. Ricky Hatton is an extension of the Manchester City football franchise. Thats why he gets 30,000 fans turn up at his fights. 30,000 is about the same number as turn up for a Man City home game.

And at football games in Europe, it is custom to chant songs to the opposing group of fans. Usually the opponents fans sing back with counter-songs, to-and-fro, and usually it creates an electric atmosphere. The problem is when Hatton fights in america he's going to another country that doesn't share that culture. Dont mistake it for disrespect, its a ritual thing thats part of a culture you dont fully understand.

Dont be so precious about national anthems either, they stupid and shouldn't be part of boxing. One of the things home fans at soccer games do is be menacing, obnoxious and try and create an intimidating atmosphere that will put the fear of god into other team. I think Hatton's fans were merely trying to do the same.

 

Ahhh **** it, who cares, and that's from an American (well Barbadian American, so a citizen of the British Commonwealth too :yep ). Hatton's boys tried to hype him up, Mayweather won, end of story.

 

yea that was a terrible

 

As I have said, it is a simple unfortunate gap.

It would be irrational to take such a thing as an Anthem seriously.

 

Disliking PBF Is One Thing, But Whistling And Booing During The Playing Of The National Anthem When You Are In Somebodys Home Is Down Right Disrespectful. **** Off And Go Back To England!

 

yea i know that, but that aint what the thread is about.

 

Irrational to you, but perhaps not to others. I think it's irrational to take a sport so seriously, but many do. I think it's irrational to travel across an ocean for a fight. It's not about whether there is a gap, it's simply about respecting what's on the other side of the gap, on either side.

 

I didnt hear it but I guese it means they were hooligans:think

 

No, no.

A lot of money is involved in sport.

It is rational to place it high on a list of things that make the world go around.