It can be argued, boxing is a skill that is inherently wired into the human brain. And with ‘making a fist’, being one of the first actions subconsciously performed by the human body, it comes as no surprise that punching is the first line of defense in most fights. In fact, in a recent street fight, a man was seen downing his girlfriend with a right hook. And, professional boxer, Steve Cunnigham, had a few choice words to say about it.
A page called ‘Fight Haven’ recently shared a video of an altercation between a man and his (potentially ex) girlfriend. The duo begins by having a verbal argument, post which she proceeds to unleash a volley of punches aimed at his face. However, he was seen taking the punches without flinching. And also had a blank expression of the same the entire time. Moreover, it can be said that this was reminiscent of the multiple iron chins of boxing.
The man quickly lost his patience. And went on to down the girl with a brutal right hook. He even had a word of warning for the woman behind the camera, “She punched me. You need to back the f*ck up.”
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A real man would have walked away.
You're welcome internet.— ☀️a⊶u⊶r⊶u⊶m⊶ ⊶m⊶a⊶x⊶i⊶m⊶u⊶s🌔 (@AurumMaximus) January 18, 2023
A lot of Twitter users were not in agreement with the man’s actions. Additionally, @AurumMaximus also mentioned that a “real man would have walked away from the situation”.
A real woman wouldn’t hit a man ..so there would be no need to walk away …that shit is corny Af
— Steve Cunningham (@usscunningham) January 18, 2023
But Cunningham quickly contradicted by saying a real woman would not have laid her hands on the man. And that there was no reason for him to walk away.
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Notably, Cunningham is an American professional boxer who held the IBF cruiserweight title twice between 2007 and 2011. He was also Tyson Fury’s former opponent.
Fans react to the statement made by Steve Cunningham
It can be said that Cunningham received both support and backlash for his statement. In fact, a lot of fans took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
You completely missed the point Steve.
— ☀️a⊶u⊶r⊶u⊶m⊶ ⊶m⊶a⊶x⊶i⊶m⊶u⊶s🌔 (@AurumMaximus) January 18, 2023
@AurumMaximus reiterated by saying that Cunningham misunderstood what he wished to say.
Truth !! Show respect and you’ll be respected. If not leave !
— MoneyPenny700 (@MoneyPenny700) January 19, 2023
Someone who finally has the same take as me, funny how real men wouldn’t hit women
— Criz❓ (@CryptoCriz) January 19, 2023
Yes @usscunningham! LADIES do not act this way, the same way a MAN doesn't act that way. I am so tired of females thinking they can buck up and not get that same energy back..and to be clear, defending yourself is NOT the same thing as abuse (for anyone who can't figure that out)
— Jennifer FutureMrsScofield (@LadyyJStylez) January 19, 2023
Meanwhile, a few fans stood in solidarity with Cunnigham’s statement.
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They’re both in the wrong but the second she hit him he should’ve left so he’s more at fault than her
— Lefty0608 (@Lefty904) January 19, 2023
However, @Lefty904 wished to put forth a more diplomatic perspective. He mentioned that while both were wrong, the man should have walked away.
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