Why come is UKs bravest fighter (Amir Khan) not respected by his countryman?

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  1. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Yes he was really popular back then and very few had anything negative to say about him at all. The media were all over him. I watched him fight in the Olympics, his rematch against Kindelan, and all of his pro fights that were broadcast on terrestrial TV and everyone I heard talk about him or talked to myself about him liked him.
     
  2. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    His rematch against Kindelan was broadcast on terrestrial TV and they were really giving him the big push. It was an amateur fight because he hadn't even turned pro then.

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  3. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    Brandishing McCracken racist was not a smart move neither was his verbal rant about mccrory
    Speeding down a man dragging him through courts when he was guilty to then be speeding way way over the limit , go see the interview where he lies and the reporter tells him straight
    Self entitlement
    Lying like fu ck seriously don't know how he keeps a straight face some times
    Sh iting on ariza hotel broken into allegedly
    Selling him self as a religious family man the guy will fook anything that moves if you believe the papers
    Ducking brook
    Belittling other fighters
    What about the winner of the four man tourney involving Lucas , Peterson ,garcia ,Bradley gets to fight me after garcia banged him out
    Excuses , weight,hatman,toothpaste,s+c coaches,trainers
    Taking UK public for granted
    And just the contradictory sh ite he talks not to mention the double standards
     
  4. jeremiclottey

    jeremiclottey Active Member Full Member

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    For a relatively inactive boxer, he is a media darling, especially for DailyMail.
    and if u see the tone of article and comments section, they are relatively pro Khan.
     
  5. make_the_weight

    make_the_weight Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm not saying the main reason is his religion or race - bcus I can tell U there are ppl of his religion and race who also cite the same reasons as has been mentioned here (other than religion and race) im just saying it adds to it so for some ppl they will accept the same nonsense from other fighters but with him it could be there is a lower tolerance threshold

    Nonetheless the reasons stated on the thread are all conteibutory to the dislike for Him
     
  6. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hamed is an Arab, not Asian.

    I think alot of Khans dislike comes from the fact that he belongs in Audley, Degale, Haye category. The whingers and moaners category.
     
  7. alspacka

    alspacka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm still having a lovely time on the Amir Lokhanmotive :blood
     
  8. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    I don't know man..... Why come?
     
  9. wharfside605

    wharfside605 New Member Full Member

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    Absolutely this 👏🏾👏🏾
     
  10. The13thRound

    The13thRound Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He is muslim, so he can never be my countryman by believing in and holding such outdated views and needs that don't fit in with western society.
     
  11. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    He has a personality and a level of self-importance that turn some people off.

    As for the issue of race/religion - he was almost universally loved coming out of the Olympics and on the way up. He was praised quite a bit for portraying a positive image of British Muslims.

    There will always be some morons who dislike someone because of race or religion but I know quite a few people who liked him at first but were later turned off by his arrogance.