The pair come together tomorrow as City travel to Loftus Road for a Championship match (Kick off 1.15pm as the game is live on Sky) and whilst some people find Warnock an acquired taste, the City boss doesn't.
Boothroyd said to the CT's Alan Poole: "I know a lot of people don't like Neil but I do.
"Away from the game, beforehand and afterwards, he's a terrific guy, really genuine. And he's had a fantastic career, working his way up from Non-League to get seven promotions.
"Managers are competing against each other and will do everything they can to win, like Neil and I will be on Sunday. I want to beat him and he wants to beat me and we both want the referee to ensure that he does things correctly."