Is it OK to quit during a fight?

[Zn1]

quiting occurs when a boxer is totally outclassed. for example, Clinton Woods should have quit before his corner threw the towel in against RJJ, that was almost murder.Taking a DIVE is unacceptable. A few of Mike Tyson's opponents took dives didnt they, like the punch clipped him, put he fell over like ten pin balling ball. i think a few guys did it, cos they didnt wanna take anymore of a beating.

but taking a knee is ok surely ? your not faking anything then.

[Round 1]

Some fighters have a habit of quiting, for example Yoryboy Campas, he quit against Vargas, quit against JL "Maestrito" Lopez, quit against Santos, against DLH

Oliver McCall quit against Lewis and he wasn't even being punished, WTF.

[Round 1]

Macho Camacho jr quitting against Leija was a smart move by Camacho. During thre post fight interview,jr.cried like a little ***** denying that he wanted the fight stopped.

[The Pretender]

Ruiz would never quit because he's a warrior. He never ducked anyone. Compare that to the cowards holding belts today.

[leff]

I dunno. It's not a game. You go down with pride, you could end up with early senility like Ray Robinson. Is your pride worth it? Probably not. Sure, people who don't know you will talk about how you're a "warrior" on the internet/radio/tv, but your friends in family will know you as the "warrior" who can't talk without slurring. I guess that's why I can't be a boxer. But really, who wants to see their favourite boxer end their career with their brains totally scrambled, just to prove how tough they are?

hmmmmm true.

but my trainer would throw in the towel if i realy get beat to a pulp.

i know it aint smart, i guess pride isnt smart.

[Shaolin Bushido]

It is okay to quit if you know you're hurt and can't effectively defend yourself anymore but fighters, trainers, promoters and fans all have their own judgement and opinions which suit their perspectives.

Honestly, I think the fighter can quit whenever he wants even if it's from fear. Most of those who judge him have never even gotten in the ring and never will!

[SacTown1]

Some fighters have a habit of quiting, for example Yoryboy Campas, he quit against Vargas, quit against JL "Maestrito" Lopez, quit against Santos, against DLH

Oliver McCall quit against Lewis and he wasn't even being punished, WTF.

yeah Yori Boy was definitely a quitter, once he tasted his own blood the fight was basically over....

The McCall situation was more of a mental breakdown than a guy consciously quitting....

Duran and Freitas are the poster-boys for quitting though

[loangunZ]

The guy in your AV quit literally.

Freitis quiting was horrible, he's a young guy just like Corrales in their prime. Duran quiting was bad, he didnt train for that fight, thought he would walk over Leonard. Chavez had no business in the ring with DLH and DLH should be ashame for fighting an old shot fighter to collect an easy payday. People have to realize boxing is not all punching it's mental as well. Chavez was not the same man that fought in his prime, the mindset changes when someone becomes old.

frietas knew he had no shot, his corner wasn't looking out for him even after he looked over over to them. I wouldn't get mad at someone for quiting if they come to the realization that they can't win but the people who try anyway always seem to be the bigger money draw or get labeled with that warrior spirit. It really depends on what type of money you want to make. I thought Durans was pretty bad I mean he was physically fine but his pride got in the way and he couldn't stand the fact the ray would taunt and showboat.

[SacTown1]

frietas knew he had no shot, his corner wasn't looking out for him even after he looked over over to them. I wouldn't get mad at someone for quiting if they come to the realization that they can't win but the people who try anyway always seem to be the bigger money draw or get labeled with that warrior spirit. It really depends on what type of money you want to make. I thought Durans was pretty bad I mean he was physically fine but his pride got in the way and he couldn't stand the fact the ray would taunt and showboat.

quitting is quitting, however you wanna slice it, Duran and Freitas will forever be linked

[Rockin']

I have never quit a bout in my life. If I was able to continue I always did, how else could it be. I have been dropped before, but everytime, if I was able, I regain my feet and fight back hard. How else could it be? When I was being beaten, I did what I had to do to survive, whatever I had to do, but it never included quiting, its in the heart.....How else could it be?...........Rockin'