Isn't the term "great white hope" outdated?

black fighters are more naturally gifted and theres no doubt about that - but especially at heavy the level of discipline you have and your environment is a big factor regarding how you turn out.....


black atheletes are more gifted but the problem is that if they have a 'challenged' upbringing' then it can undo all that hard work. and thats heart-breaking for a trainer.

 

my mistake....affects atheletes lower than heavy too

 

It's really a U.S. thing, and yes, it is becoming increasingly dated. But as long as non-whites are dominant in the sport, there will be some attracted to the "great white hope" concept.

 

It is obsolete and anyone that uses it is an idiot.

 

the reason why you're ignorant is exactly the reason why you say things like this.

but you only do it becasue you've been pushed into a corner already but dont have enough character to rise above popular opinion.

 

I thought it was an old racist term from the dark days? White boxers can beat black ones, they do all the time. Why does it matter if black guys are dominant, which they aren't as much any more? It is an archaic term.

 

what in the hell are you talking about?

 

someone who says hes a boxing fan but is afraid to be that same person in real life

 

It is 2009 not 1909. The term "Great White Hope" is ridiculous and I find it very offensive. I am sure others agree with me also.

 

Sh*t, with the current state of the heavyweight division, I'm waiting for the great black hope.

 

I'd take the great green hope at this point. Just somebody get in here and do something about this jeez.

 

you're trying to buy time because of you are in real life.

that isnt going to help you while i'm on the board.


but you cvan keep trying if you want.

 

I have no clue what the hell you are talking about. So I am not a Boxing fan?

 

because you're not mature enough enough to learn from the people around you.

if you want to sit there and play 'rep boy' - which is what you do most the time but only because you think there are no consequences for that - then you'll never be anything other than what you are now.