Why doesn't Tarver get the respect he deseres

[TonyWomackFan]

I have no idea why this guy gets no respect from anyone. Boxing writers, judges, fans.. they all screw this guy? How is it that in most P4P lists Tarver doesn't even crack the top 10? How is it that he got screwed of of 3... count em' 3 decisions?(Harding, Jones, and Johnson)

Ive seen many talented fighters in my day(Sugar Ray, Pernell Whitaker, Buddy McGirt, JCC, and Tarver is just as talented as all these guys IMO. Why is it that he gets no respect? Please someone tell me. Is it because he takes rounds off(It seems like) from time to time? Is it because hes probably the ugliest boxer in the sport? Is it because hes a crack addict? Tell me?

[Banderivets]

Maybe because he doesnt look like a boxer?

He doesnt have a boxer built, he just look skinny as hell...

I believe thats the reason he doesnt get respect lol

[twospeed99]

Because he don't deserve it, got no legacy, and is tryin to ride the coat tales of an old man who just might kick his ass to try to get one.So you beat RJJ at the end of his career so what !!!!

[TyrantT316]

I think twospeed was closest...he should get a lot of respect vs Jones...but keep in mind he is 1-1 with Jones and 1-1 with Johnson...beating Jones in the IIIrd fight will separate him from Jones at this stage and he will be able to start breaking out into his own

[enadeus]

His most memorable wins are against a 34 year old Roy Jones which he lost the first fight but it was close and against a journey man who he lost his first and won his second and the same journey man knocked out Roy Jones, so why should I like him? Tarver should let Roy Jones Jr. retire.

[RAESAAD]

He bloomed to late....I really like Tarver though and think he is P4P top 10 material all day and good Job at not being completely of basis TWF

[SUPER ZAB FAN]

I have no idea why this guy gets no respect from anyone. Boxing writers, judges, fans.. they all screw this guy? How is it that in most P4P lists Tarver doesn't even crack the top 10? How is it that he got screwed of of 3... count em' 3 decisions?(Harding, Jones, and Johnson)

Ive seen many talented fighters in my day(Sugar Ray, Pernell Whitaker, Buddy McGirt, JCC, and Tarver is just as talented as all these guys IMO. Why is it that he gets no respect? Please someone tell me. Is it because he takes rounds off(It seems like) from time to time? Is it because hes probably the ugliest boxer in the sport? Is it because hes a crack addict? Tell me?

Tarver as good as Sweet pea ?? Sugar Ray ???

I dont think so .
Nice try though . LOL

[grayfist]

I like Tarver. Somewhat...

That said, I don't like the way he fights in many middle rounds.

Respect is often what people give when they see a fighter give his all, all the time. Tarver slacks long and often...

I still shall go and watch him every chance I have, though. Partly, to see if he KOs his opponent, but also to see if he has conquered the tendency that I don't like in him.



Note: Those comparisons with Leonard et al....
I'll pass.

[Super_Lightweight]

hmm

Tarver doesn't get much respect because he thinks he can take it and not earn it. Beating a 35 year old Roy Jones (especially given the cirumstances of the win) do not make you great. I'll give him some credit in that Johnson is a good fighter (certainly not a journeyman like some here would have you believe) but, all in all, Tarver wants to take his legacy from Roy which just ain't gonna happen. He needed to beat Roy 3 years ago for that to be fair.

[jack_the_rippuh]

Greg Leon loves the guy. Larry Merchant does too.
Larry Merchant called him the modern day Ali with how he trash talks.