Who Is Your Favourite British Fighter...and why...?

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  1. NO MAS

    NO MAS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who is your favourite British fighter...? and why...?...:think
     
  2. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Haye. Fun to watch.
     
  3. DLSC

    DLSC Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Amir Khan. He's fast and furious. I like his fighting style.
     
  4. john b

    john b EVERTON 0- OLdham 1 Full Member

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    Well past fighters would have to be eubank and watson. But over the past 10 or so years its been ricky hatton.
     
  5. Echoes

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    I'm not British, but I've always liked Lennox Lewis and Nigel Benn.

    Currently, I like Amir Khan and David Haye.
     
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    john b EVERTON 0- OLdham 1 Full Member

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    Good choice with benn. With Benn, watson and Eubank you had three very good middleweights.
     
  7. SWAGGER

    SWAGGER Active Member Full Member

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    id say nowa days froch and kell brook an wen i wasa kid it was eubank and naseem
     
  8. BRIT08

    BRIT08 P4P Full Member

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    favourite fighters from the past:
    Lennox Lewis: first fight I ever saw(or remember) was Lewis v Bruno. Loved the fight and a Great performance by both fighters.
    Lewis not exactly a fan favourite then, but some of his skills were clear to see.
    Obviously his fights against Holyfield stand out in the memory.

    Prince Naseem Hamed: Never liked him from the start, always felt he talked too much. But he always backed up his words, and as a showman he was different class.
    Found out when he fought at the highest level, but I always feel the Naz that fought MAB was not the same fighter of even 3 years earlier. Even though he was only 27(I think) when he squared off against MAB.

    Favourite fighters today:
    ......

    no one springs to mind.

    British fighters I respect today.....David Haye, not really a big fan of his though.
     
  9. king s

    king s Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Id go with Haye and Khan both very skilled and fast but both cant really take a good shot which makes there fights always that bit more exciting.
     
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    Joe Calzaghe - the way he used to walk into the ring where he exuded utter coolness. That was phenomenal. You don't see many fighters exuding that sort of confidence.

    Frankie Gavin is a one I'm looking out for in the future. Have high hopes. I like Southpaws - they are different.
     
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    Paulie Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Carl Froch because he's fighting top boxers.
     
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    SoX BoX Member Full Member

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    previous was lewis, first fight i ever went too rematch against Rahman

    now its either haye or khan theyre both explosive and fun too watch
     
  13. john b

    john b EVERTON 0- OLdham 1 Full Member

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    Is that the bloke who use to live in Oldham and fight at tara leisure.
     
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    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    All time
    Frank Bruno - A true heavyweight example of rough and tough

    Currently
    Amir Khan - So explosive and dangerous offensively, but has a very clear weakness that could give anyone a chance to beat which makes for exciting fights.
     
  15. Jetset78

    Jetset78 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    As a person = Haye
    In terms of skill = Khan
    In terms of courage & balls = Froch