Most deluded boxer?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by donnie, Jan 26, 2013.


  1. JonnyBGoode

    JonnyBGoode Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'd say his claim that himself and Pacquiao are the "best offensive fighters" is slightly deluded given that he has been beaten 3 times by slightly unheralded opponents and is yet to avenge those defeats. How can you be the best offensively if 3 guys have already beaten you and two of them have knocked you out?
     
  2. rampant

    rampant Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ok based on that response, all boxers are deluded! :happy
     
  3. ero-sennin

    ero-sennin Boxing Addict Full Member

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  4. JonnyBGoode

    JonnyBGoode Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think we have already covered that, they have to have a certain element of delusion to fight in the first place and need that inner confidence.

    A better thread title would be "boxers that make the most outlandish statements with little evidence to back it up" and then we can all discuss it without coming back to the idea that anything anyone says is delusion rather than simply trash talk or fight selling.

    Khan for me makes some incredibly outlandish statements! Is that better?!
     
  5. rampant

    rampant Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Better thanks! :good
     
  6. daddycool

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    Ike ibeabuchi....quite literally
     
  7. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    :lol::lol: Unbelievable. Imagine getting disposed of like that after that entrance.
     
  8. jcairns1

    jcairns1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Paul McCloskey
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  9. knockout artist

    knockout artist Boxing Addict banned

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    Both Holyfield and Toney are both broke and looking to cash out IMO. Likewise I don't think they genuinely believe what they say. Shame that both are at this point of desperation :-(

    As for those listing the likes of Khan and DeGale - These guys have both fought at top level, and are looking to be world champions and the best in their divisions. They have to believe they're the best in the world
     
  10. xRedx

    xRedx Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think he can do it if he believes in himself and works hard.
     
  11. smigga#1

    smigga#1 New Member Full Member

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    wouldnt that just mean his defence sucked rather than his offense? just saying...
     
  12. Rangersfan1982

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  13. jonnytightlips

    jonnytightlips Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Post of the year.
     
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  15. joegrundy

    joegrundy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Isn't this down to his shocking defense rather than offense?