Mofo2 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Boxing legend Evander Holyfield has been reprimanded by UK TV bosses after he made homophobic comments on reality show Celebrity Big Brother.The five-times world heavyweight champion entered the house to huge cheers on Friday night, but is already facing a backlash after he suggested homosexuality could be "fixed" by a doctor.In a conversation with fellow housemate Luisa Zissman about openly gay stars in sport, he replied, "But that ain't normal." Zissman, who found fame on another UK reality TV show, The Apprentice, added, "That's just the way some people are born."Holyfield then insisted, "It don't make no difference (sic). If you're born and your legs were turned this way, what do you do? You go to a doctor and get it fixed back right."The 51-year-old sports star was then ordered into the Diary Room to answer to the show's producers, who warned him that his comments would be "extremely offensive" to a "large section of society".Holyfield answered, "I thought I was just, I forgot about the thing (sic). I was just telling her my opinion but it's not like I was going to mention (it) to anybody else. It was just our conversation."The fighter's remarks have sparked outrage among viewers, including openly gay singer Boy George, who tweeted: "Shame, I had such admiration for Mr Evander Holyfield, he seemed dignified and I was sure he was a cool, smart, giant!"Holyfield is in the house alongside stars including comic Jim Davidson, rapper Dappy and singer Linda Nolan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIM Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 This is his opinion, I also find nothing wrong with his opinion he did not bash anyone or insult anyone based upon his belief and opinion! waaaa too many sensitive and wannabe politically correct mfr's now of these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofo2 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Come on G its 2014 you seriously believe a doctor can cure Homosexuality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slayer Posted January 8, 2014 Members Share Posted January 8, 2014 Five time champion? HA! That fifth title was a PAPER one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofo2 Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Trust you to notice that line and not the actual issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slayer Posted January 8, 2014 Members Share Posted January 8, 2014 Trust you to notice that line and not the actual issue I did notice it-on the other site. Not gonna bother write the same thing twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofo2 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 The guy is stuck in the 1800s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slayer Posted January 9, 2014 Members Share Posted January 9, 2014 The guy is stuck in the 1800sMore like the 1900s, if he was stuck in the 1800s he would never get the right to say anything to the press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrican23 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 This is his opinion, I also find nothing wrong with his opinion he did not bash anyone or insult anyone based upon his belief and opinion! waaaa too many sensitive and wannabe politically correct mfr's now of these days. I am with G on this, its his opinion so what Evander has always looked at himself as a " man of the cloth" ( loin cloth) no shock he finds homo's not normal. He was lying in a bed kicking his game to an admitted sex addict , he was letting here know he was 100% hetero and could quickly impregnate her as he has done a dozen before much adieu about nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slayer Posted January 9, 2014 Members Share Posted January 9, 2014 I am with G on this, its his opinion so what Evander has always looked at himself as a " man of the cloth" ( loin cloth) no shock he finds homo's not normal. He was lying in a bed kicking his game to an admitted sex addict , he was letting here know he was 100% hetero and could quickly impregnate her as he has done a dozen before much adieu about nothingYea, he's a right pig, he's not fit for preaching moral to anyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofo2 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 More like the 1900s, if he was stuck in the 1800s he would never get the right to say anything to the press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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