Any Brits rooting for Floyd?

dbf · Post by **dbf** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:01

I'm pretty sure I will be in the minority on december the 8th, being british but supporting Mayweather.

Will I be alone? Its not that I don't like Ricky its just I have followed Floyd for a long time.

I don't particularly like Hatton's style since he stepped up in class, and a part of me will feel Boxing would have been cheated if he beats Mayweather by mauliing, hitting and holding and wrestling.

I'm rooting for the pure boxer and the nice guy that few recognise.

Anyone else with me?

rasputin · Post by **rasputin** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:07

dbf wrote:I'm pretty sure I will be in the minority on december the 8th, being british but supporting Mayweather.

Will I be alone? Its not that I don't like Ricky its just I have followed Floyd for a long time.

I don't particularly like Hatton's style since he stepped up in class, and a part of me will feel Boxing would have been cheated if he beats Mayweather by mauliing, hitting and holding and wrestling.

I'm rooting for the pure boxer and the nice guy that few recognise.

Anyone else with me?

Sorry mate i cant believe what you have just stated and
seriously hope no one in England agrees with you

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:08

I am a PBF fan.

dbf · Post by **dbf** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:16

rasputin wrote:
dbf wrote:I'm pretty sure I will be in the minority on december the 8th, being british but supporting Mayweather.

Will I be alone? Its not that I don't like Ricky its just I have followed Floyd for a long time.

I don't particularly like Hatton's style since he stepped up in class, and a part of me will feel Boxing would have been cheated if he beats Mayweather by mauliing, hitting and holding and wrestling.

I'm rooting for the pure boxer and the nice guy that few recognise.

Anyone else with me?
Sorry mate i cant believe what you have just stated and
seriously hope no one in England agrees with you

Fair enough point. Its always difficult to not be patriotic in a sports event on this scale.

Don't get me wrong I'll be happy for Ricky if he wins.

rasputin · Post by **rasputin** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:20

dbf wrote:
rasputin wrote:
dbf wrote:I'm pretty sure I will be in the minority on december the 8th, being british but supporting Mayweather.

Will I be alone? Its not that I don't like Ricky its just I have followed Floyd for a long time.

I don't particularly like Hatton's style since he stepped up in class, and a part of me will feel Boxing would have been cheated if he beats Mayweather by mauliing, hitting and holding and wrestling.

I'm rooting for the pure boxer and the nice guy that few recognise.

Anyone else with me?
I just think its gonna be about the greatest english victory
ever and i want all england to be behind it

Sorry mate i cant believe what you have just stated and
seriously hope no one in England agrees with you
Fair enough point. Its always difficult to not be patriotic in a sports event on this scale.

Don't get me wrong I'll be happy for Ricky if he wins.

Bard of Boxrec · Post by **Bard of Boxrec** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:25

i know what you mean but i still will be rooting heavily for hatton.

rasputin · Post by **rasputin** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:25

Dont know why that has posted like that but you get the jist anyway

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:41

i agree with not liking rickys style since he stepped up in class, it was there in glimpses v urango (first 3 rounds maybe) but not much of it in his last 4 fights really....

rasputin · Post by **rasputin** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:47

rhino222 wrote:i agree with not liking rickys style since he stepped up in class, it was there in glimpses v urango (first 3 rounds maybe) but not much of it in his last 4 fights really....

Maybe but surely you still want him to win!!

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:48

How can anyone pull for Mayweather over Hatton? Patriotism aside I'll take Hatton's down to earth attitude over Floyd's brash bullshit any day.

rasputin · Post by **rasputin** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:49

nickd wrote:How can anyone pull for Mayweather over Hatton? Patriotism aside I'll take Hatton's down to earth attitude over Floyd's brash bullshit any day.

AMEN!!!!

Razor · Post by **Razor** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:51

This is the UK vs that stupid asshole "throw my money at people" wanker from the states. How can you route for Mayweather? Its like when Bruno fought Tyson... "Ohh im rooting for Tyson" i dont like Brunos style... Like come on man, shape up or ship out.

To the person who started this thread you are a cracker mate

rasputin · Post by **rasputin** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:52

Razor wrote:This is the UK vs that stupid asshole "throw my money at people" wanker from the states. How can you route for Mayweather? Its like when Bruno fought Tyson... "Ohh im rooting for Tyson" i dont like Brunos style... Like come on man, shape up or ship out.

To the person who started this thread you are a cracker mate

im a fellow monkey hanger and agree completely mate

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:58

rasputin wrote:
rhino222 wrote:i agree with not liking rickys style since he stepped up in class, it was there in glimpses v urango (first 3 rounds maybe) but not much of it in his last 4 fights really....
Maybe but surely you still want him to win!!

of course i want ricky to win, i just hope he fights a stylish fight, up close and personal and lets those body shots go, not like the hug fest for 8 rounds v urango, that was awful..

rasputin · Post by **rasputin** » 15 Nov 2007, 19:04

rhino222 wrote:
rasputin wrote:
rhino222 wrote:i agree with not liking rickys style since he stepped up in class, it was there in glimpses v urango (first 3 rounds maybe) but not much of it in his last 4 fights really....
Maybe but surely you still want him to win!!
of course i want ricky to win, i just hope he fights a stylish fight, up close and personal and lets those body shots go, not like the hug fest for 8 rounds v urango, that was awful..

Couldnt agree more mate ... but in this fight as much as i want a stylish Hatton body punching victory i would take any type of ugly win!! Im sorry but i really need Hatton just to win this fight

Razor · Post by **Razor** » 15 Nov 2007, 19:12

rasputin wrote:
Razor wrote:This is the UK vs that stupid asshole "throw my money at people" wanker from the states. How can you route for Mayweather? Its like when Bruno fought Tyson... "Ohh im rooting for Tyson" i dont like Brunos style... Like come on man, shape up or ship out.

To the person who started this thread you are a cracker mate
im a fellow monkey hanger and agree completely mate

Ahh welcome my fellow hanger

, i cant see how anyone from the UK can root for Floyd, i can understand people wanting Barrerra to win against Hamed cause of Hamed's way, but Ricky is the typical english gentleman and fights with passion and pride, and shows his love of the UK and is a good representative in my book, rooting for Mayweather is so stupid to me because if one of my mates said in the pub or somethin "Go Mayweather do 'im" Id give him a slap

rasputin · Post by **rasputin** » 15 Nov 2007, 19:21

Razor wrote:
rasputin wrote:
Razor wrote:This is the UK vs that stupid asshole "throw my money at people" wanker from the states. How can you route for Mayweather? Its like when Bruno fought Tyson... "Ohh im rooting for Tyson" i dont like Brunos style... Like come on man, shape up or ship out.

To the person who started this thread you are a cracker mate
im a fellow monkey hanger and agree completely mate
Ahh welcome my fellow hanger , i cant see how anyone from the UK can root for Floyd, i can understand people wanting Barrerra to win against Hamed cause of Hamed's way, but Ricky is the typical english gentleman and fights with passion and pride, and shows his love of the UK and is a good representative in my book, rooting for Mayweather is so stupid to me because if one of my mates said in the pub or somethin "Go Mayweather do 'im" Id give him a slap

Razor you couldnt have put that more plainly and i couldnt agree more mate

ill get you a pint next time your in the Fens

mrbassie · Post by **mrbassie** » 15 Nov 2007, 19:34

I'm rooting for Mayweather; I prefer to watch skillful boxers over swarmer/mauler types. Don't give a fornicate about their personalities, I'd much rather go for a pint with Hatton but I don't watch boxing as if it were a soap opera, don't care if he's a nice bloke and Mayweather's a twat (which he is, admittedly). I suppose I want Mayweather to win because I think he should.

rasputin · Post by **rasputin** » 15 Nov 2007, 19:37

mrbassie wrote:I'm rooting for Mayweather; I prefer to watch skillful boxers over swarmer/mauler types. Don't give a eff about their personalities, I'd much rather go for a pint with Hatton but I don't watch boxing as if it were a soap opera, don't care if he's a nice bloke and Mayweather's a twat (which he is, admittedly). I suppose I want Mayweather to win because I think he should.

Why SHOULD Mayweather win!

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 15 Nov 2007, 19:47

Any Brit that doesn't support a Brit in a boxing fight should leave this island!!!!!

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 15 Nov 2007, 20:04

I was sort of Neutral for Hatton vs Tszyu - not for this one though... Go Hatton - but he is so up against it.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 15 Nov 2007, 20:09

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:Any Brit that doesn't support a Brit in a boxing fight should leave this island!!!!!

I want hatton to win, as it's good for boxing in this country, but so long as the best man wins, I won't be dissapointed.

mrbassie · Post by **mrbassie** » 15 Nov 2007, 20:30

rasputin wrote:
mrbassie wrote:I'm rooting for Mayweather; I prefer to watch skillful boxers over swarmer/mauler types. Don't give a eff about their personalities, I'd much rather go for a pint with Hatton but I don't watch boxing as if it were a soap opera, don't care if he's a nice bloke and Mayweather's a twat (which he is, admittedly). I suppose I want Mayweather to win because I think he should.

Why SHOULD Mayweather win!

Because he's by far the superior boxer

Shirow · Post by **Shirow** » 15 Nov 2007, 20:42

mrbassie wrote:I'm rooting for Mayweather; I prefer to watch skillful boxers over swarmer/mauler types. Don't give a eff about their personalities, I'd much rather go for a pint with Hatton but I don't watch boxing as if it were a soap opera, don't care if he's a nice bloke and Mayweather's a twat (which he is, admittedly). I suppose I want Mayweather to win because I think he should.

I have to say i agree with this point of view. I’m a fan of boxing not of boxers. Also Hatton isn’t boxing for Team UK his boxing for Team Hatton. His win isn’t a win for the country, just himself and his team.
No matter how much of a cock Mayweather is I’d rather Hatton lost a spectacular fight of the year than mauled his way to an ugly victory.

For all I know I may hate Rafael Marquez or Israel Vazquez if I ever met them in person but I’m not going to wait to find out which is my favourite so I can decide who I want to win their rubber match. I’m just want to enjoy what I expect to be another great fight.

SticknMove · Post by **SticknMove** » 15 Nov 2007, 21:32

Shirow wrote:
mrbassie wrote:I'm rooting for Mayweather; I prefer to watch skillful boxers over swarmer/mauler types. Don't give a eff about their personalities, I'd much rather go for a pint with Hatton but I don't watch boxing as if it were a soap opera, don't care if he's a nice bloke and Mayweather's a twat (which he is, admittedly). I suppose I want Mayweather to win because I think he should.
I have to say i agree with this point of view. I’m a fan of boxing not of boxers. Also Hatton isn’t boxing for Team UK his boxing for Team Hatton. His win isn’t a win for the country, just himself and his team.
No matter how much of a cock Mayweather is I’d rather Hatton lost a spectacular fight of the year than mauled his way to an ugly victory.

For all I know I may hate Rafael Marquez or Israel Vazquez if I ever met them in person but I’m not going to wait to find out which is my favourite so I can decide who I want to win their rubber. I’m just want to enjoy what I expect to be a great fight.

It’s a fair point.

I do think think that Mayweather is the superior boxer but there are many facets to the game. The ability to tough it out and use everything within a fighter’s arsenal ultimately determines who the winner should be. It isn’t always clear in this great sport which is so unfortunate.

A win for Hatton would do wonders for the game in this country rounding off a truly remarkable year for British boxing (and sticking two fingers up at the rest of the British sporting media that think sports is just about football, cricket and rugby)

There aren’t any qualms for me, ordinarily, about wanting a British fighter to win in a world title fight. With Hatton that is no exception – in actual fact even more so given the personality and down to earth nature of the guy. We have got someone that doesn’t talk bollocks and has a sense of humour which is self deprecating whilst maintaining a steely determination and belief. It’s great to see someone that can counterbalance these two things in the boxing world of today with its multi-million payday bonanzas.

Come Rickay – Bianca wants you win as well - the slaaag.

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