Is it bad to root for fighters of your nationality?!?

[Left Hook Tua]

Left Hook - Surely Barrerra-Pacquiao was a win-win for you. You either see your fave fighter win or your countryman. I understand how you feel - as someone who has roots in the UK and Italy, I have the same dilemma when England plays Italy at soccer.

As it happens, I live in a city with a population of 6 million, which makes me proud to be from HK. It's a small place really so if anyone makes it big - it's a really big deal. Just like Joe is a big deal for the Welsh and Kessler a big deal for the Danes. Maybe that kind of underdog feeling doesn't translate to a population of 250+ million?

yeah it was win-win sort of. i just wished it was more competitive. it was sad seeing marco take a beating. his brother should've thrown in the towel a round or two earlier......

maybe it is hard for non-ethnic americans to have that feeling. americans dominate the sport. americans see americans in big fights all the time. that's why i feel for the welsh guys when they go nuts about joe. when was the last time a welsh was big-time in boxing? jimmy wilde?

it's always good to see someone with the same background as you succeed. it's human nature. you see someone who looks like you or come from the same place as you succeed you feel like you succeeded too.

imagine if a hong kong fighter became #1 contender at 135. i don't know if you are a pac fan or not but even if you were a huge pac fan wouldn't you root for that underdog hong kong fighter? i know if i was in your position i would.

[Left Hook Tua]

It makes perfect sense. I don't see the reason TO ROOT for someone, because they grew up near you. I understand that people do it and they have a right to. What I'm saying is, I think it's ******. Root for talent, not placement. Not because the person grew up near you, or is your race or nationality.

I watch this sport, to watch good fights. Neither fighter knows me and neither fighter gives a **** about me. So, I don't see the need to give a **** about the fighter. If my father needs a lung, I doubt either of the ****s in the ring are going to give a ****. So, why should I TRULY care if he loses. I prefer certain fighters, for stylistic reasons, and stylistic reasons alone.

that's your preference and that's fine.

others have their own and that's fine too.

like you said we don't know these guys personally so we have to pick them for other reasons.

some fighters i root for because of style. some personality. some for skills. some for nationality/race.

to each his own.

[JOM'S]

nothing wrong rooting for your home team (homeboys), its accepted practice in any sport (so why not in boxing), no matter how dire the situation is ...

but at the same breath you also choose other teams that you really like and make them second favorite or something...

its obvious I root for PAC, but ALONG THE WAY I ALSO ROOTED for erik, marco, juan manuel and Oscar Larios when they are fighting someonelse not named manny...

[Live Dog]

Doesn't matter why you like a fighter. Everyone has their own reasons and to each their own.

I like Mosley and Judah because of fast hands.

I like Mayweather because of technique.

I like Pavlik because I have no idea how a guy that looks like that can be that good.

And I like Tua because he is a fat slob who never reached his potential

etc...

[Left Hook Tua]

Doesn't matter why you like a fighter. Everyone has their own reasons and to each their own.

I like Mosley and Judah because of fast hands.

I like Mayweather because of technique.

I like Pavlik because I have no idea how a guy that looks like that can be that good.

And I like Tua because he is a fat slob who never reached his potential

etc...

may your next date make it burn when you pee......

[Live Dog]

may your next date make it burn when you pee......

It already does......damn trip to Nicarauga...

[Left Hook Tua]

nothing wrong rooting for your home team (homeboys), its accepted practice in any sport (so why not in boxing), no matter how dire the situation is ...

but at the same breath you also choose other teams that you really like and make them second favorite or something...

its obvious I root for PAC, but ALONG THE WAY I ALSO ROOTED for erik, marco, juan manuel and Oscar Larios when they are fighting someonelse not named manny...

plus it makes manny look even better.

marquez ko1 casamayor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Left Hook Tua]

It already does......damn trip to Nicarauga...

korea , vietnam , nicaragua......

where you fighting with the sandanistas?

[Live Dog]

korea , vietnam , nicaragua......

where you fighting with the sandanistas?

nah....it was a vacation

[remorseless08]

i dont think there is anything wrong with backing a fighter from your country. The fighter is representing your country so we could atleast support him. Just bacause i support the fighter it doesnt mean i think he is gonna win.