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Animosity and the Role of the Arch-Rival

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Post by Guest Fri 24 Feb 2012, 5:40 pm

Something I've been thinking about recently is the role of arch-enemies in boxing. Hatred between the protagonists of a fight - the grudge match - makes for an exciting spectacle. Of course, boxers often try to feign hatred to boost sales, but when the animosity is genuine it adds electricity to a fight which is almost palpable. This was particularly the case with Benn and Eubank in their first fight.

So, does having an arch-rival increase the likelihood of a boxer being remembered in the history books, particularly if there is genuine animosity between the fighters? Is this the case even when the fighters aren’t especially skilful?

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Post by ShahenshahG Fri 24 Feb 2012, 6:03 pm

Yes. Always remembered is genuine animosity - especially as when its genuine it boils over sooner or later and something happens. Feigned ones usually have only words. The skill of the boxers is the multiplier - the higher up it goes the more it is remembered and revisitied.

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