why are refs so against fighters talking?

[Illmatic]

I mean, who cares? They get so mad over it, but is it even in the rule books? Let em talk shit in there, its entertaining some times

[PH|LLA]

wanna give an example?

[Lance_Uppercut]

Talking during a fight? Well, how about because it's FUCKIN STUPID to be moving your jaw when it might get punched...

[JMonster]

exactly what he said ^^^^^ lol.......for one reason atleast. 2, what if u saw 2 boxers talking and one gets ko'd off of a punch that didn't look that punishable? set-up?? media would love for that to happen and have a big discussion on it. but neways...refs don't ALWAYS get mad. i remember mayweather was talkn to the announcers about who he wanted to win on the superbowl when he was fighting bruseless

[Illmatic]

wanna give an example?

Emmanuel Augustus and Zab Judah have been warned for it many times.

[Illmatic]

Talking during a fight? Well, how about because it's FUCKIN STUPID to be moving your jaw when it might get punched...

How is it a violation of the rules to do something that may expose yourself to more punishment in a game where the main aim is to knock the other person out?

[Farmboxer]

Why do refs allow some boxers to violate the rules, while taking a point from others of the same damned thing?!

[Lance_Uppercut]

How is it a violation of the rules to do something that may expose yourself to more punishment in a game where the main aim is to knock the other person out?

It's common sense. And a safety issue as well. I KNOW it's boxing, but they do have rules to PROTECT the fighters..

I guess you're part of that "Trash talking isn't disrespectful, it' COOL!" generation. :lol:

[Illmatic]

It's common sense. And a safety issue as well. I KNOW it's boxing, but they do have rules to PROTECT the fighters..

I guess you're part of that "Trash talking isn't disrespectful, it' COOL!" generation. :lol:

Damn, do you have to be a hater and an asshole at all times?

My point is, if it isn't in the rulebook (at least I think it isn't), why do refs enforce it like it is?

[Lance_Uppercut]

Damn, do you have to be a hater and an asshole at all times?

My point is, if it isn't in the rulebook (at least I think it isn't), why do refs enforce it like it is?

Well...was I wrong?

[Lance_Uppercut]

Just seems like a no-brainer. Who the fuck wants fighters to talk shit in the ring anyways...

[Jazzo]

If a fighter wants to use words in the ring, then I see no problem - he does so at his own risk.

The majority of boxers are of very low IQ, and could perhaps be toppled by psychobabble.

Furthermore, it allows effective taunting.

[thunder06]

Ali talked in the ring. Of course, he talked anywhere and everywhere so I guess it didn't matter.

[good right hand]

i would be against it if it was a known safety hazzard, but i am in totall agreement of it being entertaining.....

if they can use their mouth to break the oppenent concetration then it may be insuring the own safety. some boxer punch with mouth open so im guessing it wouldent matter so much if they exchanged words instead of fists.

i saw roy jones and david tolesco go through a viscous verbal war which lead to roy deliberately corner himself and effectively counter telsco while show boating.

ali was also a talker in the ring and it may have helped his career and his style of winning fights.

if there was some proof that getting punched with your mouth open was life threatening then i would be against it. but from what i have seen, im am assuming that its nothing more then what it is.... trash talk.

[Illmatic]

can anyone tell me if its an actual rule or not?

[Guru_Too_You]

can anyone tell me if its an actual rule or not?

I'm pretty sure there is no rule against it, and often times, it leads to more heated exchanges.

Only an opinonated dinosaur would take offense to something that would lead to more bitter exchanges in a fight.

[the_what]

Call me crazy but I loved Ali yelling at Terrell, 'Whats my name?' Punishing him at the same time. Great stuff.

[BRICKS]

lol yes augustus gets warned regardless what he does.

trash talking is what leads to the fight 90% of the time so whats the problem with them talking shit while fighting? yes its disrespectful but when your in that ring or in a fight whats the point of showing respect for someone? when you do that you turn hesitant and dont compete like you should. it also could break the focus of the person talking shit. dont wanna start talking shit get cracked in the face then shut up the rest of the fight, itll deff tell your opponent you've changed your mind about what you were gonna do!

im all for trash talk but never seem to do it WHILE fighting, guess im more focused on getting the task done rather than talking about getting it done. but you will not miss my commentary after the fight!