pete wrote on December 12, 2007 04:19 PM: I think you are right. The crowd was probably" booing" Mayweather more than our national anthem.

By contrast I never will forget that shortly after September 11,2001 "The Star Spangled Banner" was played during the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. That was a moment all in the U.K. should be proud of.

I and countless other Americans appreciated that.

Zeffa wrote on December 12, 2007 04:16 PM: I saw the fight and heard the boos on my tv, but I don't really think it was an intentional disrespect towards the US or our national anthem. My guess is that during the US anthem, they were showing Floyd Mayweather Jr. on the big screens inside the arena and the Ricky Hatton supporters were booing Floyd.

I've been to many fights in Las Vegas and have seen and heard the crowd boo the screen images during national anthems even when both fighters are from the same country. I put some of the blame on the video crew for showing the dressing room antics during the national anthems instead of the singer or the country's flag.

And Spud...very valid point.

Spud wrote on December 12, 2007 04:10 PM: WoW... A few drunken brits booed our anthem.

At least they didn't fly two planes into the twin towers, or say strap explosives to themselves and take a stroll into the London underground.

Grow the f'k up and vent your anger at the real enemy..

F'kn jingoism... How old are you lot?

Spud

Craig wrote on December 12, 2007 03:00 PM: Actually Britbabe, the French were fighting British soldiers for the most part in the French Indian war. Probably why it took so long. So whether it were the French or English in charge when we fought the Revolutionary War it would have made no difference in the outcome. Hence, we would still be speaking English as we are today. I can't brag, my ancestors were in Nottinghamshire at the time of the war.

BritBabe wrote on December 12, 2007 01:43 PM: Fred, we may have needed a little help during WWII but at least we know how to spell - it's "barren" not "baren".

Fred Kuhl wrote on December 12, 2007 01:50 AM: Tell those stupid "brits" that if it were not for AMERICA in WW2, england would be a baren piece of land.

Craig wrote on December 11, 2007 08:20 PM: Brit, you might also say if it weren't for the French, we still might be ruled by England. How bad is that? Having to rely on the French to win a war...
:)

BritBabe wrote on December 11, 2007 01:14 PM: Craig, if it were not for the British, you would be speaking French.

JimBob wrote on December 10, 2007 07:26 PM: Come on Helio, please tell us you banged Julianne. You'll be my hero!

Craig wrote on December 10, 2007 07:24 PM: Let's face it, the Brits have not been allies in years. Their leaders maybe, but not the country. Regardless, they have never had any class, just watch crappy English soccer. And just to set the record straight for all the English idiots at the Mayweather/Hattan fight, you blokes would all be speaking German if it were not for the United States. And Mark$, if Iraq fans booed the anthem there would be much less "nationalistic fervor." Our goveernment is not bombing the Brits. So if you are anti-american and live in the United States, feel free to leave.

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