Any Brits rooting for Floyd?

jimmy the gent · Post by **jimmy the gent** » 16 Nov 2007, 03:23

The original poster made some valid points. I don't see nothing wrong with a brit wanting to see a mayweather win. If he's your favourite boxer, why wouldn't you want him to win?

I'm one of these guys that are not quite sure what result i woulds prefere. As i have supported hatton from the very beginning but much prefere mayweather as a boxer, and would take a mayweather fight over a hatton any day of the week. Watch hatton pre tszyu, and he was 100% percent action and skill Where as post tszyu he was 50% action and 50% wrestler. Now i don't have a problem with this, because as a fellow pro myself i would also do what i have to do to get the win. But it does take away a little appeal imo.

I do think it would be massive for the sport in britain if hatton won, but at the same time the people watching will also see the skill of mayweather aginst one of their own boys.

I certainly don't agree with all these football fans saying that it's unpatriotic to want mayweather to win and if you do then you should leave the island. Bullshit. I am a fan of boxing first. but i do love to see brits do well on the world scene, though.

pm · Post by pm » 16 Nov 2007, 05:58

i'm supporting floyd here too.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 16 Nov 2007, 05:58

mrBassie and dbf you should be hung drawn and quartered with your remains put on spikes in Southampton, John O Groats, Aberystwyth and Great Yarmouth as a reminder to the rest of the population

jimmy the gent · Post by **jimmy the gent** » 16 Nov 2007, 07:10

give it a rest mate. They are boxing fans and they want mayweather to win, big deal.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 16 Nov 2007, 07:35

Fair play to the original poster, brave to post that!

For what it's worth I think Floyd has had a very good run for years, is also a back and front, so it's Hatton's turn!

But I could envisage a scenrio where I might cheer on a foreign fighter against a Brit and I am very patriotic, someone like Hagler against Howard Eastman. I'd want Hagler to win everytime!

And that's not just because he's over 50 years old and it would be a great story!

Seriously though Eastmans style has always rubbed me up the wrong way, I could easily find myself rooting against him.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 16 Nov 2007, 07:37

jimmy the gent wrote:give it a rest mate. They are boxing fans and they want mayweather to win, big deal.

They're English and they want the BIG mouthed Yank to beat the Englishman in the BIGGEST fight of the decade........I find it absurd to say the least. Its like supporting South Africa in the rugby World Cup final or the Germans in the football World Cup

Razor · Post by **Razor** » 16 Nov 2007, 08:53

rasputin wrote:
Razor wrote:
rasputin wrote: 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

Mines a stella, live bout 5 mins walk from the fens, live in the manor atm, Jameson Road

Razor · Post by **Razor** » 16 Nov 2007, 08:55

Chambers2 wrote:
jimmy the gent wrote:give it a rest mate. They are boxing fans and they want mayweather to win, big deal.
They're English and they want the BIG mouthed Yank to beat the Englishman in the BIGGEST fight of the decade........I find it absurd to say the least. Its like supporting South Africa in the rugby World Cup final or the Germans in the football World Cup

Spot on in my view mate.

ITs like shouting for Germany in the world cup cause "I like there style of Football". I can see where they are coming from but come on...

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 16 Nov 2007, 10:15

Come on Israel!!! Just checked out the odds for the Israel Vs Russia game and it doesn't make for pretty reading.

17 Nov 18:00 Israel 11/2 Draw13/5 Russia 1/2

punchers chance · Post by **punchers chance** » 16 Nov 2007, 10:57

Personally, I could never cheer for a gobshite like Herbie Hide just because he is from the same nation as me.

As a general rule though I always follow British fighters, and can't remember any other occasions where I rooted against them.

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 16 Nov 2007, 11:10

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.

Is PBF really the person he makes himnself out to be? sn't hatton a greedy money loving fraud?

Many of the people - tiddly winks tiddly winks game of marbles!

lurkyshaka · Post by **lurkyshaka** » 16 Nov 2007, 11:14

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

Anyone else with me?

I take it you weren't in Manchester to see this 'nice guy' holding his d*ck and telling the crowd to f*ck off? Or what about when the 'nice guy' and his entourage who weren't so brave on stage, but appeared from a 3rd floor window fanning money and shouting obscenities to the crowd whilst Rick was recieving an award off the mayor.

Mayweather is a classless piece of dirt. How any Brit can root for this guy is beyond me.

dbf · Post by **dbf** » 16 Nov 2007, 12:07

Chambers2 wrote:
jimmy the gent wrote:give it a rest mate. They are boxing fans and they want mayweather to win, big deal.
They're English and they want the BIG mouthed Yank to beat the Englishman in the BIGGEST fight of the decade........I find it absurd to say the least. Its like supporting South Africa in the rugby World Cup final or the Germans in the football World Cup

While I see where you are coming from, its not like a team sport. Why does it have to be country versus country?? Its man v man regardless of nationallity. I support Mayweather because I have been a fan of him for years.

I think Ricky is a great bloke, I really do, and appreciate all he has done for the sport. I'm not praying he loses just hoping the other guy wins.

This isn't a world cup final its, a title bout and they happen far more often.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 16 Nov 2007, 12:11

dbf wrote:
Chambers2 wrote:
jimmy the gent wrote:give it a rest mate. They are boxing fans and they want mayweather to win, big deal.
They're English and they want the BIG mouthed Yank to beat the Englishman in the BIGGEST fight of the decade........I find it absurd to say the least. Its like supporting South Africa in the rugby World Cup final or the Germans in the football World Cup
While I see where you are coming from, its not like a team sport. Why does it have to be country versus country?? Its man v man regardless of nationallity. I support Mayweather because I have been a fan of him for years.

I think Ricky is a great bloke, I really do, and appreciate all he has done for the sport. I'm not praying he loses just hoping the other guy wins.

This isn't a world cup final its, a title bout and they happen far more often.

In the case of Hatton-PBF its the best man that Britain has to offer against the best man the US has to offer

dbf · Post by **dbf** » 16 Nov 2007, 12:11

lurkyshaka wrote:
dbf wrote:
I'm rooting for the pure boxer and the nice guy that few recognise.

Anyone else with me?
I take it you weren't in Manchester to see this 'nice guy' holding his d*ck and telling the crowd to f*ck off? Or what about when the 'nice guy' and his entourage who weren't so brave on stage, but appeared from a 3rd floor window fanning money and shouting obscenities to the crowd whilst Rick was recieving an award off the mayor.

Mayweather is a classless piece of dirt. How any Brit can root for this guy is beyond me.

People are so quick to judge just because he is trying to sell a fight. He gives to the homeless, does plenty of charity work for kids and according to those who know him personally he is an absoulute gent.

So what if he has a fight persona? So what if he has an entoruage. You can make a case that Billy, Kerry and his gym mates are Rickys entourage.

I watched an interview with Floyd recently saying that he knows that his brash attitude rubs people at the end of the day but he knows its a front and would never deisrespect someone in a normal situation i.e outside of selling a fight.

dbf · Post by **dbf** » 16 Nov 2007, 12:15

Chambers2 wrote:
dbf wrote:
Chambers2 wrote: They're English and they want the BIG mouthed Yank to beat the Englishman in the BIGGEST fight of the decade........I find it absurd to say the least. Its like supporting South Africa in the rugby World Cup final or the Germans in the football World Cup
While I see where you are coming from, its not like a team sport. Why does it have to be country versus country?? Its man v man regardless of nationallity. I support Mayweather because I have been a fan of him for years.

I think Ricky is a great bloke, I really do, and appreciate all he has done for the sport. I'm not praying he loses just hoping the other guy wins.

This isn't a world cup final its, a title bout and they happen far more often.
In the case of Hatton-PBF its the best man that Britain has to offer against the best man the US has to offer

I see your point but why should be a patriotic thing? I started this post to genuinely see how many boxing fans would be supporting Mayweather.

Asterix · Post by **Asterix** » 16 Nov 2007, 12:15

Go Ricky Hatton, of course!

mrbassie · Post by **mrbassie** » 16 Nov 2007, 12:29

Chambers2 wrote:
jimmy the gent wrote:give it a rest mate. They are boxing fans and they want mayweather to win, big deal.
They're English and they want the BIG mouthed Yank to beat the Englishman in the BIGGEST fight of the decade........I find it absurd to say the least. Its like supporting South Africa in the rugby World Cup final or the Germans in the football World Cup

I'm Irish actually, but a british citizen. Also, I think your point of view is bizarre, Hatton isn't competing for England, he's competing for money. This isn't football and it makes no difference to me where a person comes from, I'm not a nationalist

whatashambles · Post by **whatashambles** » 16 Nov 2007, 12:41

I'm in the same boat as the original poster and actually from Manchester. However in my defense I flew out to cheer Floyd on against DLH.
Against anyone else I'd cheer on Ricky but I've been a big fan of Floyd for a while and like his style.
One thing that does piss me off is that everyone suddenly loves Boxing because Hatton is fighting and all think he's gonna win, having never seen Floyd fight. They'll all be in for a shock December 8th....

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 16 Nov 2007, 12:49

I'm a big PBF fan so I will be cheering for him. Hattons never really appealed to me, not a fan of his fighting style and something about him rubs me the wrong way. I don't dislike Hatton like some on here and I do think hes an elite level fighter. Just not my cup of tea

I never really let nationalism get in the way of my appreciation of sporting greats. I was a fan of Diego Maradona in 1990 (too young to appreciate him in 1986), I was supporting Tyson against Lewis.

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 16 Nov 2007, 12:50

Chambers2 wrote: In the case of Hatton-PBF its the best man that Britain has to offer against the best man the US has to offer

Well Ricky never really let us find out if hes the best Britain has to offer did he now?

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 16 Nov 2007, 12:55

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

On this theme, the biggest arsehole I've seen for a long time was a complete prick ringside at Witter-Harris.

Fat, bald 40-something c*nt in a pink shirt and a Cockney to boot, as if he wasn't already taking the piss. He was obviously there to see some undercard kid and just to be a twat when the main event was on, he was screaming for Harris.

And no, he wasn't a real Harris supporter - every time he'd shout - which was often, the corpulent cock would look round at the Yorkshire audience grinning inanely. He was looking for trouble. I was actually sat with a couple of pro boxers who were itching to go and bat him. Real prick.

Ezzard · Post by **Ezzard** » 16 Nov 2007, 13:01

A Hatton win would be great for boxing all over the world. We'd have a proper rivalry. There'd be a rematch... It's just what the sport needs. Another close but cautious win for Mayweather would not really ignite the sport in the same way.

Ezzard · Post by **Ezzard** » 16 Nov 2007, 13:02

Also, there's something great about watching the world p4p #1 losing.

larry cake · Post by **larry cake** » 16 Nov 2007, 13:16

Razor wrote:
rasputin wrote:
Razor wrote: 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 ahstupid 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
Mines a stella, live bout 5 mins walk from the fens, live in the manor atm, Jameson Road

ah a fellow manor lad, and heres me thinking that there was only me and rasputin from this great estate who could read and write

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