The Khan v Gomez apathy on ESB tells its own story...

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Dunky McCafferty, Jun 18, 2008.


Page 12 of 14
  1. The Kurgan

    The Kurgan Boxing Junkie banned

    8,445
    31
    Nov 16, 2004
    "I'm mixed race."

    "... My favourite."
     
    The Kurgan, Jun 20, 2008
    The Kurgan, Jun 20, 2008
    #166
  2. Brummy1976

    Brummy1976 Guest

    Blinkered ?? Not really, because i dont agree with you?Its your opinion, thats all...
     
    Brummy1976, Jun 20, 2008
    Brummy1976, Jun 20, 2008
    #167
  3. LB3000

    LB3000 Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,772
    0
    Feb 9, 2008
    Pakistani = Pakistan
     
    LB3000, Jun 20, 2008
    LB3000, Jun 20, 2008
    #168
  4. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

    34,525
    7
    Mar 10, 2007
    If Pakistanis weren't offended by the appelative "Paki", most if not all people who use the term wouldn't use it in the first place; they use it BECAUSE they know it offends/upsets Pakistanis, BECAUSE they want to cause offence or because they dislike Pakistanis and know that people who dislike Pakistanis use the term to refer to Pakistanis. Hence, it is an offensive term (as we all know).;)

    ...off topic, I know.
     
    Decebal, Jun 20, 2008
    Decebal, Jun 20, 2008
    #169
  5. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

    30,856
    17
    Jul 1, 2006
    :? Explain?
     
    brown bomber, Jun 20, 2008
    brown bomber, Jun 20, 2008
    #170
  6. fita

    fita Member Full Member

    144
    1
    Oct 7, 2007
    As I've said it has almost always been used in a derogatory manner. Especially when skinheads used to go around paki-bashing. I swear, I'm as laidback a guy as you can get, but I find it offensive, and I know almost all other pakistanis do too.
     
    fita, Jun 20, 2008
    fita, Jun 20, 2008
    #171
  7. Maza1987

    Maza1987 Illin' since '87 Full Member

    1,348
    0
    Mar 17, 2007
    FFS.
    Why the feck has this become a racial discussion thread.
    Take it to the general discussion!!

    Anyway, back on topic, just letting eryone know the latest pre fight interviews are up on Franks yotube channel.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/frankwarren
     
    Maza1987, Jun 20, 2008
    Maza1987, Jun 20, 2008
    #172
  8. fita

    fita Member Full Member

    144
    1
    Oct 7, 2007
    Well said, LB3000 AND Decebal
     
    fita, Jun 20, 2008
    fita, Jun 20, 2008
    #173
  9. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

    30,856
    17
    Jul 1, 2006
    Well that answers that then- I would never call anyone that anyway but its interesting to hear it from a Pakistani. Thanks.
     
    brown bomber, Jun 20, 2008
    brown bomber, Jun 20, 2008
    #174
  10. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

    34,525
    7
    Mar 10, 2007
    Because the way people feel about Khan is rightly or wrongly influenced by his ethnic background/religion. Some people want him to lose because he is Pakistani/Muslim, for example. Others excuse him for his faults/mistakes for the same reason too.
     
    Decebal, Jun 20, 2008
    Decebal, Jun 20, 2008
    #175
  11. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

    30,856
    17
    Jul 1, 2006
    Fita please excuse my ignorance in this matter- my family are mixed race of many different cultures so race has neve been something that has ever been an issue for me thus the lack of knowlege. :good
     
    brown bomber, Jun 20, 2008
    brown bomber, Jun 20, 2008
    #176
  12. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

    30,856
    17
    Jul 1, 2006
    Khans race is irrelevant to me... his fans behaviour and attitude is relevant because it directly affects my viewing pleasure.
     
    brown bomber, Jun 20, 2008
    brown bomber, Jun 20, 2008
    #177
  13. steelem

    steelem Active Member Full Member

    1,409
    0
    Mar 5, 2006
    ok so anyone going tommorrow can expect some fine boxing - refreshments from Taj & co - including there famous popadoms - tika nan - refreshed with some tiger beer
     
    steelem, Jun 20, 2008
    steelem, Jun 20, 2008
    #178
  14. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

    44,755
    7
    Mar 9, 2008
    weigh in video if anyone's interested. There's a bit of analysis by Buncey after weigh in.


    [yt]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o0ImKm8YRbQ&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o0ImKm8YRbQ&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/yt]
     
    ishy, Jun 20, 2008
    ishy, Jun 20, 2008
    #179
  15. steelem

    steelem Active Member Full Member

    1,409
    0
    Mar 5, 2006
    poor gomez will be taken out very early - im sick of this match fixing
     
    steelem, Jun 20, 2008
    steelem, Jun 20, 2008
    #180
Page 12 of 14