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that we can all agree with. We can't just say turning down a fight means "ducking." Because I assume we are all intelligent adults who have some understanding of the fight game.
For example, I believe Clay Guida could challenge Conor McGregor for the belt and actually beat him. If he is not KO in the Rd1 and Mid-way Rd2, Conor will have a serious problem in his hands.
But will Conor be "ducking" if Clay Guida called him out on Tweeter? Of course not.
So, I think it can only be called "ducking" if you turn down a fighter
(1) In your preferred weight-class. A fighter in a bigger weight division can't say a smaller fighter is "ducking" him. Just like a fighter in a smaller weight division can't say a bigger fighter is "ducking" him
(2) On the same career trajectory. A fighter who is beginning to catch the limelight has the right to turn down a bottom feeder who wants the shine to rub on him. Create your own buzz first, then start calling out more popular fighters. A fighter who is on the cusp of a title shot has the right to turn down bottom feeders trying to distract his ascent. A champion has the right to turn down bottom feeders.
These 2 conditions have to be met before we can start REASONABLY (I know some people prefer being idiots) using the "ducking" word.
Thoughts.
For example, I believe Clay Guida could challenge Conor McGregor for the belt and actually beat him. If he is not KO in the Rd1 and Mid-way Rd2, Conor will have a serious problem in his hands.
But will Conor be "ducking" if Clay Guida called him out on Tweeter? Of course not.
So, I think it can only be called "ducking" if you turn down a fighter
(1) In your preferred weight-class. A fighter in a bigger weight division can't say a smaller fighter is "ducking" him. Just like a fighter in a smaller weight division can't say a bigger fighter is "ducking" him
(2) On the same career trajectory. A fighter who is beginning to catch the limelight has the right to turn down a bottom feeder who wants the shine to rub on him. Create your own buzz first, then start calling out more popular fighters. A fighter who is on the cusp of a title shot has the right to turn down bottom feeders trying to distract his ascent. A champion has the right to turn down bottom feeders.
These 2 conditions have to be met before we can start REASONABLY (I know some people prefer being idiots) using the "ducking" word.
Thoughts.
