sat here with a fillipino friend at work........
sat here with a fillipino friend at work........
i am actually concerned that, of all the actual uk boxing fans we have, some will actually want the pacman to win, as im convinced hatton is actually not that popular outside manchester.
i dont think its hattons fault, personally i blame his period with warren, the alleged antics over tickets during other marquee stateside fights, and his football club type following. i may be wrong, but lets see....
i dont think its hattons fault, personally i blame his period with warren, the alleged antics over tickets during other marquee stateside fights, and his football club type following. i may be wrong, but lets see....
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Re: sat here with a fillipino friend at work........
I like to think that i dont let patriotism effect my judgement, but.........it does!!
Cmon ricky
Cmon ricky
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I don't let nationality cloud my judgement, we are all human beings, I will support whichever boxer I like and I'm a fan of Pacquiao so therefore would like him to win. 
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I too am a big fan of Manny, have been for years (arlfella's missus is Filipino)... C'mon Pacman!
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Re: sat here with a fillipino friend at work........
A bit because of nationality and a bit because you gotta love an underdog, I went for Hatton. But funnily enough I was routing for Mayweather when they fought but then again I did empty the bank on Mayweather! 
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Honestly though, i couldn't see a good argument for hatton beating pbf, but i think he has a real good chance against pacman. Ever since pac beat oscar de la punch bag, people think he is unbeatable.
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Re: sat here with a fillipino friend at work........
I want Pacman to kick dat ass!
But he won't!
Hatton by KO.
![[icon_e_biggrin.gif] :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
But he won't!
Hatton by KO.
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Do not be so disresptful to call Oscar 'Oscar de la punch bag'..Fatsam wrote:Honestly though, i couldn't see a good argument for hatton beating pbf, but i think he has a real good chance against pacman. Ever since pac beat oscar de la punch bag, people think he is unbeatable.
Get it right....
It's Oscar 'Chicken Tikka De La Anna Kournikova' Hoya!
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just because some dick head footy types follow him doesn't make me think any less of him, that would be stupid.
But in ramming "the product" down our throats so damn forcefully, Hatton for me hasdepersonalised himself, to the point now where I've had enough.
As far as I'm concerned it's Pac, who I haven't seen much of, for me brings something new and interesting to the fight. All I know is he's a quality fighter with an almost mythological hard man quality about him, versus, product Hatton, which I've seen a million times.
So for me I don't really give a shit who wins but I've voted for Pac cos if Hatton wins I'm going to have it rammed down my throat, as are we all, for like EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No ta.
But in ramming "the product" down our throats so damn forcefully, Hatton for me hasdepersonalised himself, to the point now where I've had enough.
As far as I'm concerned it's Pac, who I haven't seen much of, for me brings something new and interesting to the fight. All I know is he's a quality fighter with an almost mythological hard man quality about him, versus, product Hatton, which I've seen a million times.
So for me I don't really give a shit who wins but I've voted for Pac cos if Hatton wins I'm going to have it rammed down my throat, as are we all, for like EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No ta.
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I just hope the best man wins, I really like both fighters, and just through being a Brit I have no doubt I will be supporting Ricky come fight night, but won't be upset if Pacman wins!!
Just want fight of the year, because the styles should gel so well, I can't wait.
By the way fellas, I'm going to be in NYC on fight night, anyone know of a good spot to watch the fight live in the Big Apple? Any help would be much appreciated
Cheers
Just want fight of the year, because the styles should gel so well, I can't wait.
By the way fellas, I'm going to be in NYC on fight night, anyone know of a good spot to watch the fight live in the Big Apple? Any help would be much appreciated
Cheers
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Re: sat here with a fillipino friend at work........
im not a hatton fan, dont like his style and i think he is a bit false, when he fought PBF b4 the first bell went i wanted PBF to win
but.... as soon as the bell went i was routing for ricky, and im sure it will be the same this time
but.... as soon as the bell went i was routing for ricky, and im sure it will be the same this time
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ditto, same with Naz vs. Kelley. I was rootng for the Yank before he put our boy down twice. I mean, the indignance of it! ![[icon_shame.gif] :shame:](./images/smilies/icon_shame.gif)
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Cmon Ricky, I don't hate winners, or begrudge the money and exposure you have earned
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I like them both, aslong as its a good fight I am happy. I would kind of sway towards wanting Ricky to win cause I feel he needs that "elite in his peak" scalp that so far he does lack.
But never have really considered Nationality a big deal in any individual sport... team sports are different. Infact, being considered "anti" British by my mates... its just the Brits we talk about, I don't rate - not I don't like (e.g. Jenson Button now)... I aint going to support Jenson cause he is British only.
But never have really considered Nationality a big deal in any individual sport... team sports are different. Infact, being considered "anti" British by my mates... its just the Brits we talk about, I don't rate - not I don't like (e.g. Jenson Button now)... I aint going to support Jenson cause he is British only.
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Re: sat here with a fillipino friend at work........
I think Pacquiao will outspeed Hatton he is not elosive enough to slip Pacs jab and win by a wide UD decison
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Cant get out to Vegas so Im going to Manila with some mates to watch the fight. Ill be cheering for Hatton.
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I think you'd be surprised. From what I've heard and read, Manny is a very big star in Phillippines. Bigger than Ricky is here. And their population is bigger than ours.sg1985 wrote:. i bet there aren't as manny filipino's routing for ricky as there are english routing for pacman
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Exactly, so why would they cheer for Hatton?Asterix wrote:I think you'd be surprised. From what I've heard and read, Manny is a very big star in Phillippines. Bigger than Ricky is here. And their population is bigger than ours.sg1985 wrote:. i bet there aren't as manny filipino's routing for ricky as there are english routing for pacman
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crusader wrote:Exactly, so why would they cheer for Hatton?Asterix wrote:I think you'd be surprised. From what I've heard and read, Manny is a very big star in Phillippines. Bigger than Ricky is here. And their population is bigger than ours.sg1985 wrote:. i bet there aren't as manny filipino's routing for ricky as there are english routing for pacman
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You couldn't pick your nose so who gives a shit!NorthEastBoxingFan wrote:just because some dick head footy types follow him doesn't make me think any less of him, that would be stupid.
But in ramming "the product" down our throats so damn forcefully, Hatton for me hasdepersonalised himself, to the point now where I've had enough.
As far as I'm concerned it's Pac, who I haven't seen much of, for me brings something new and interesting to the fight. All I know is he's a quality fighter with an almost mythological hard man quality about him, versus, product Hatton, which I've seen a million times.
So for me I don't really give a shit who wins but I've voted for Pac cos if Hatton wins I'm going to have it rammed down my throat, as are we all, for like EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No ta.
P.S. still waiting for you to pop down to "Timmys Tyres"
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he is a national treasure, in the phillipines is pacquio.all of his country will be watching,us brits aint all behind boxing as its a blood sport & ppv late @ night only the fanatics tune in.sg1985 wrote:. i bet there aren't as manny filipino's routing for ricky as there are english routing for pacman
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also i didnt realise brits want pacman to win?? just thought they think he will.
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Hagler2002 wrote:You couldn't pick your nose so who gives a shit!NorthEastBoxingFan wrote:just because some dick head footy types follow him doesn't make me think any less of him, that would be stupid.
But in ramming "the product" down our throats so damn forcefully, Hatton for me hasdepersonalised himself, to the point now where I've had enough.
As far as I'm concerned it's Pac, who I haven't seen much of, for me brings something new and interesting to the fight. All I know is he's a quality fighter with an almost mythological hard man quality about him, versus, product Hatton, which I've seen a million times.
So for me I don't really give a shit who wins but I've voted for Pac cos if Hatton wins I'm going to have it rammed down my throat, as are we all, for like EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No ta.
P.S. still waiting for you to pop down to "Timmys Tyres"
Jog on fuckwit - btw your "offer" gets more tempting by the day you fornicating prick Hagler, I have a mind to come thru there and put you out your misery you fckin pisshead. I probably do more training by the time you even wake up slavering on your crack pipe internet tough man. Go and fornicate yourself rent boy
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Coco wrote:Cmon Ricky, I don't hate winners, or begrudge the money and exposure you have earned
Because someone earns lots of money and gets lots of exposure is not always the reason people may not lke someone!
Bill Gates has a lot of money and expsure and he is cool by me..
I have no problem with Hatton and his money, good luck to him!
Its a tought sport, but does not mean I have to buy into the crap he sometimes spouts.
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Re: sat here with a fillipino friend at work........
NorthEastBoxingFan wrote:Hagler2002 wrote:You couldn't pick your nose so who gives a shit!NorthEastBoxingFan wrote:just because some dick head footy types follow him doesn't make me think any less of him, that would be stupid.
But in ramming "the product" down our throats so damn forcefully, Hatton for me hasdepersonalised himself, to the point now where I've had enough.
As far as I'm concerned it's Pac, who I haven't seen much of, for me brings something new and interesting to the fight. All I know is he's a quality fighter with an almost mythological hard man quality about him, versus, product Hatton, which I've seen a million times.
So for me I don't really give a shit who wins but I've voted for Pac cos if Hatton wins I'm going to have it rammed down my throat, as are we all, for like EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No ta.
P.S. still waiting for you to pop down to "Timmys Tyres"
Jog on fuckwit - btw your "offer" gets more tempting by the day you effing prick Hagler, I have a mind to come thru there and put you out your misery you fckin pisshead. I probably do more training by the time you even wake up slavering on your crack pipe internet tough man. Go and eff yourself rent boy
Is this on PPV?
NEBF vs Hagler.