Which current UK fighter do you guys have the most respect for?

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  1. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As above really just interested to get this opinion.
    There always seems to be a lot of hate for brit fighters in the general so wanted to see if there was any love for anyone.

    Thanks:good
     
    Will, Jun 10, 2010
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  2. Trendkiller

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    John McDermott - always gives his all, has been robbed a couple of times. Heart of a lion. Just hope he gets the decision he deserves the next time out.
     
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  3. drowller

    drowller Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I like Froch - true warrior.
     
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  4. Boxed Ears

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

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    God, I can't believe I'm saying this, but, given the active ones,...Froch. He may be deluded and annoying sometimes but he's better than given credit for on a technical level and he's a got an actual fighter's mentality in the ring. I respect him as a fighter.
     
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  5. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good stuff!

    I thought I was gonna get the usual tirade of hate in here. But so far all posotive ala the title.
     
    Will, Jun 10, 2010
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  6. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    Khan has won me over recently...I never not liked him, I just wasn't a fan. But it was a big move to go to America and put on that performance against Malignaggi. And for him to be getting back in the ring so soon, no matter what the opposition is, is always good to see.
    Hopefully we can see the big bouts with Alexander, Bradley and Maidana in the next year or so.
     
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  7. english

    english New Member Full Member

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    The one and only audley harrison! Just kidding gotta be froch he comes to fight.
     
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  8. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's a nice kid, does a lot for charity etc. He's been in the spotlight from a very young age. Often gets overlooked.

    As Frochy said though, 'he's a good kid but I wouldn't except a lift off him!' (Refering to Khans car troubles).
     
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  9. fletch2069

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    Ryan Rhodes is my personal fave
     
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  10. Slider75

    Slider75 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Right now the 3 british fighters with most attention is Froch, Haye and Khan. They all talk to much.. But the only one who actually have done something to back up his words is Froch, so he get my vote!
     
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  11. ThePlugInBabies

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    anal force harrison.
     
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  12. Keueng

    Keueng Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The Cobra
     
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  13. Hitman-Fan

    Hitman-Fan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ricky Hatton

    Unlike David Haye, Amir Khan and Joe Calzaghe to name a few, Ricky wanted to fight the best available.

    He wasn't interested in record title defences or padding his record to retire undefeated, he was determined to fight the best to prove himself.

    He came up short both times but I have so much admiration for him for having the courage to risk his O against the best fighters.

    Joe padded his record and fought RJJ and Hopkins when they were well past their best

    Amir seems content beating up people smaller than him and not fighting big punchers

    All haye seems to be doing is beating only durable opponents, take a leaf out of Rickys book and fight the Klitchko's David, people will respect you much more if you do, it doesn't matter if you lose. You will gain much more recpect for facing them, instead of being a coward which is what people are percieving you to be now.
     
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  14. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hatton not really currently active but I'll let him in. Top man.

    Must have know the Joe stuff would provoke me but that your opinion.

    For me no-one currently can say they've had more recent tougher fights than Frochy so he gets my vote.

    Ryan Rhodes was an excellent shout.

    What is not to like about that guy?
     
    Will, Jun 10, 2010
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  15. ripper13

    ripper13 Active Member Full Member

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    no offense but didn't ricky pad his record earlier in his career?
     
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