I gather there was some people who demonstrated jubilation when our very own English hero, Amir Khan was knocked out in the fight last weekend. How I despise such childish behavior so typical of some people in this country. Everybody cheering as somebody climbs their way to the top and behaving likewise when they have a tumble.
This man is an absolute gentleman. He is kind and compassionate and he is a superb ambassador for England (indeed the UK). He is charitable and patient and above that, he is a superb boxer. How people in this country shoulder people to the top and belittle them when they get there. So he lost a fight! Get over yourself.
A few years ago, I was at my local Asda and our Amir was there signing copies of his book for the crowds. There was an amazing buzz in the supermarket that evening and an unbelievably long queue to get a copy of his book. He patiently and kindly met with everybody and did not demonstrate any kind of attitude that seems to be at the fore of people in western society. But then he doesn't need to get lashed up in order to 'enjoy' himself.
When I have been abroad, I have always kept well away from the many Brits whose childish behavior is a national embarrassment as I like to consider myself an ambassador for my country. I don't subscribe to tribalistic behavior nor do I feel the need to consume vast quantities of alcohol to empower me to be the fountain of all knowledge with regard to the ills of this country. I do not need to crawl in the gutter and totally show myself up. I will, however, scream and rant at my TV when I am watching our national treasure represent our country when he is fighting and he takes a punch. I am immensly proud of Amir and his acievements and I always will support him through good and bad times. After all, it is people like him that raises the profile of the English and we should be bloody well proud of him.
©SKC
