The Most Hated Boxer Whilst Active/The Most Respected When Retired

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  1. lastletter26

    lastletter26 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I was gonna say him but his situation is past hated if you wanna put somewhat modern fighters in the hated catagory. Feelings toward him were sinister to say the least.
     
    lastletter26, Aug 16, 2010
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  2. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    Ali, and it's not even close. I don't think younger fans who did not live through the era really appreciate the fact that Ali was about as beloved as the Black Panthers.
     
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  3. PR BOXING

    PR BOXING Boxing Addict Full Member

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    naseem hamed, everyone hated him but now they miss him and want his comeback
     
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  4. NALLEGE

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    The most hated active boxer is Manny PAcquiao, and the most hated retired fighter is Freddie Roach:lol:.
     
    NALLEGE, Aug 16, 2010
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  5. NALLEGE

    NALLEGE Loyal Member banned

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    Probably Wlad K. He is hated like the Nazi's, and he shouldn't be because of his style.
    Mike Tyson was the most hated retired fighter, but James Toney is catching up fast lol...
     
    NALLEGE, Aug 16, 2010
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  6. The Mighty One

    The Mighty One Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It blows my freekin' mind that that average age of poster here is 25 years old and can't see past their own peckers....choosing anyone in the last 5 minutes of fame instead of Muhammad Ali.
    Go change your diaper!
     
    The Mighty One, Aug 16, 2010
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  7. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Don't forget Jack Johnson.He was despised.
     
    Clinton, Aug 16, 2010
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  8. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Maybe Ezzard Charles wasen't exactly hated when he was fighting but he never got anywhere the respect he deserved. Now you'd be hard to find any reputable pound for pound ranking on the classic forum that doesn't have him in the top 10.
     
    The Funny Man 7, Aug 16, 2010
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  9. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not me.Oh wait,yeah I would.Just to see him get embarrassed again.
     
    Clinton, Aug 16, 2010
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  10. Ponysmallhorse

    Ponysmallhorse Small but proud Full Member

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    Larry Holmes?
     
    Ponysmallhorse, Aug 16, 2010
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  11. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Jack Johnson.
     
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  12. bernie4366

    bernie4366 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    yeah.. gotta be Jack Johnson, Ali second.
     
    bernie4366, Aug 16, 2010
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  13. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    I get nervous when you and I come close to agreeing on anything, Bernie. :lol: I'd also add, Tommy Burns was pretty shat upon for fighting Johnson.
     
    Boxed Ears, Aug 16, 2010
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  14. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    Youre partly right, Jones & Mayweatherare indeed incredibly talented boxers BUT that alone does not make them ATG's BOTH are/were guilty of ducking every dangerous opponent during their careers.
    Very talented fighter but unfortunately they had the heart of the cowardly lion & the balls of a gnat
     
    C.J., Aug 16, 2010
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  15. Vitor Belfort

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    Lennox Lewis was always getting boooooeedd everytime he fought in america and i used to hate on him back then. Now he gets a lot of respect especially now that the heavyweight division has become a joke.
     
    Vitor Belfort, Aug 16, 2010
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