Respect legacies in their context, please!
March 18th, 2010
By Liam Fitzgerald: A lot of writers and contributors on this website have got into a habit of something that really annoys me.
No, it’s not the ridiculous, childish criticism of a great fighter because they prefer another one (Manny Pacquiao and Folyd Mayweather for example. What is irritating, and completely illogical, is how people criticize fighters for “avoiding” others that when in their prime were absolutely nobodies.
Likewise, in the period 2005-7 Alexander had only been in the ring with bums and had not beaten anyone in the top 100 of the 140 division. Maidana as well fought for the first time outside of Argentina in 2007 and had no wins of note on his record at this time. When these men came to prominence, Hatton was pursuing fights with p4p number 1’s and true he did lose convincingly both times, but he took these fights to improve his legacy. What would the fans had said if he had turned down Mayweather or Pacquiao for the young Alexander. He would have rightly received a lot of negative press.
This isn’t just me backing up for Hatton though. I believe there are many fighters who are getting a disservice from fans saying these types of things. What are people going to say in the future? Will Pacquiao get discredited for not fighting Kell Brook should the Englishman become a huge world star in the future? Of course he shouldn’t, everybody knows that he is nowhere near ready for a fighter of Pacman’s stature even if he has won an eliminator for his title and that he would likely be destroyed should they fight now.
I don’t mind people disliking a fighter, that’s part of the sport and a reason why we support the fighters we do actually like. However, I wish fans would start giving valid reasons for why they don’t like someone. If you hate their style or personality, that is ok but please don’t make up stupid arguments like these ones to back up your reason for not supporting them. Boxing’s a tough sport and every fighter must earn some respect for what they do so at least show them that when making your point.
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dayyyyammm very well said
Well, only Mayweathers don’t have respect to the fighters esp to PAcman.
Don’t do unto other what you do not want others do unto you. If someone throws stone on you, throw back a bread. That’s what Pacman is doing. Go PACMAN!
Another example is Froch/Calzaghe. Froch was a nobody when he was calling Calzaghe out and it was hardly a great financial move for Calzaghe to take. Agree with all you say re Hatton.
Good article.
Hatton can hang up his gloves for good and rest assured that he has achieved way beyond ours (his fans) and even his own expectations. He was a credit to the sport and if he’d lived the life a bit better may have even gone all the way to the number 1 spot but hey he was great to watch and he’s a funny little f**ker too!
I totally agree with this. but i still find myself asking why joe lewis never fought lennox lewis? people should stop having a go at ricky because he still looks good now that he has put on weight and i think he looks more cuddly. I would like to one day ring the sweat out of his jock strap into my mouth mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Great Article!
@Manc
You should come across the pond to America so I can show you exactly how dirty a fight can be here in the states.
dont have a clue what that Ash fella was on about below, couldnt understand him to be honest.
but ricky has nothing to prove. there’s no debate. he beat kostya tszyu, and he was ranked 2nd in the pound for pound rankings at the time. hatton didnt quite make it against the elite fighters, but then again, people like De La Hoya, Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto have all got losses on their records against lesser fighters than Ricky has on his. Ricky only lost two times to the best. He’ll retire and go down a legend. I appriciate Ricky hatton because without him i wouldnt have been involved with boxing
Manc the only embarrassment is when you look at your self in the mirror,Hatton will go down as one of best boxers of his era and one of finest Briton has produce,what hatton lacked in boxing skill he made up for in a all action go forward style and great heart, he’s loved by fans has earned £40 million plus which is not bad for a manc lad,so think about that the next time you stuff pie and chips down your neck you sad twat.
liam kell brook as already won the eliminator he is pac mans mandatory please get facts before typin and as for reasons for not liking fatton unprofessinal blaming liar not only as he cheated the fans but hes robbed himself i dont think he will get in to the h o f he will be know hatton overweight faliure h o f no hall of fame and legacy dont you mean leglasley
This a true artical,half of these bums who keep complaining about boxers and insulting them aint got a clue about the sport.Like the 1st comment from MANc,what have you acheived in life to insult hatton like that,definatley nothing at the level of hatton.I think your just jelouse because your still in your council flat in manchester eating your pie and chips you sad person.
bang on
If you are a champion or a former champion, you should still be proud of what you have achieved!
Yes, his only true loss is to Pacman. He’s a light welterweight for most of his boxing career and was the champ when they fought.
Legacies pay no bills. Skills pay bills. Who cares about legacy go tell Floyd about that. I care only for myself, my family, my money and I dont care about boxing fans! Thats a quote from Floyd.
Good article Dude…..Hatton should be very proud of himself, alot of guts.
Pretty good article!!!
Finally a sensible article, completely true.
well said liam
Excellent article!
Very true. This is an excellent article IMHO.
now Liam…thats a pretty sensible article