Boxing - Page 223

rudedog · 01-12-20, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapater

Do you have anything constructive to contribute or ask? Otherwise it's a fair opinion because we all have one, but weird place/context to voice it.

My original reply above was a fairly lengthy post querying what it was people found enjoyable about boxing but I removed it as I found it difficult to verbalise in a way which wouldn’t have riled some people.

You’re right though, what I ended up posting was a waste of time - sorry!

Zapater · 02-12-20, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rudedog

My original reply above was a fairly lengthy post querying what it was people found enjoyable about boxing but I removed it as I found it difficult to verbalise in a way which wouldn’t have riled some people.

You’re right though, what I ended up posting was a waste of time - sorry!

No stress, was just curious. You're wondering if we're all psycho, passive aggressive masochists for enjoying such a 'violent' sport?

In short, for me it's about the competition, skill, techniques, strategy determination, tactics and showmanship. As mentioned before, I had a couple of amateur bouts at light welterweight and I don't think I've ever been so 'up' for anything. Not just the fight, the training, camaraderie for an individual sport and a weird inner belief that you're pretty good (not that I was particularly). Also a sense of your own mortality/vulnerability - both emotionally and physically.

To witness 2 domesticated/sophisticated humans go full primal and put everything on the line to write their legacy and obscene amount of money for our entertainment purposes is exhilarating. It's controlled aggression; calm, calculated and nothing like a bar fight. The characters involved are often interesting because it takes a special breed to voluntarily do this for a profession, therefore automatically a lot of them make really fascinating media characters.

Fivex · 07-12-20, 01:43 AM

Lol

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foresterbloke · 07-12-20, 07:12 AM

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Lol

https://twitter.com/floydmayweather/...18553232629761

WTF? I'm no expert but this seems like a bit of an embarrassing mismatch, is it for charity or something?

RichC · 07-12-20, 08:57 AM

It’ll be for a huge bag of swag

Pablo · 07-12-20, 02:59 PM

Anyone who pays to watch that can get fucked.

Shaggy · 08-12-20, 08:32 AM

It's not a proper fight, not going on Mayweather's record. Still, it's a farce regardless.

EwarWoo · 08-12-20, 08:39 AM

As long as he hurts the little prick all good

Jaco_Pastorious · 08-12-20, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapater

No stress, was just curious. You're wondering if we're all psycho, passive aggressive masochists for enjoying such a 'violent' sport?

In short, for me it's about the competition, skill, techniques, strategy determination, tactics and showmanship. As mentioned before, I had a couple of amateur bouts at light welterweight and I don't think I've ever been so 'up' for anything. Not just the fight, the training, camaraderie for an individual sport and a weird inner belief that you're pretty good (not that I was particularly). Also a sense of your own mortality/vulnerability - both emotionally and physically.

To witness 2 domesticated/sophisticated humans go full primal and put everything on the line to write their legacy and obscene amount of money for our entertainment purposes is exhilarating. It's controlled aggression; calm, calculated and nothing like a bar fight. The characters involved are often interesting because it takes a special breed to voluntarily do this for a profession, therefore automatically a lot of them make really fascinating media characters.

Balls to that. A couple litres of years out of date White Lightning whilst sat in the park and then shout at the other drunks until someone offers you a straightener. Now THAT'S the sweet science.

wiw · 09-12-20, 10:54 AM

Anyone on here box themselves?

Zapater · 09-12-20, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaco_Pastorious

Balls to that. A couple litres of years out of date White Lightning whilst sat in the park and then shout at the other drunks until someone offers you a straightener. Now THAT'S the sweet science.

Good to see you back.

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Originally Posted by wiw

Anyone on here box themselves?

Well as mentioned, I briefly had a few amateur and white collar bouts. Trained and sparred in gyms for a several years but nothing of note. I'm really interested in getting into training fighters, so considering trying to do a 4 rounder next year. I'm in my mid 30s so a bit old to trying to turn pro - but it would be for educational/empathy reasons. It's not much but I would find it difficult (credibility wise) to instruct others without having stepped into the ring with small gloves and no headgear myself.

I vaguely recall Jaco saying he was a decent heavy at some point and considered turning pro. He can correct me if I'm wrong. Not sure about anyone else.

fidget · 09-12-20, 12:26 PM

I boxed as a youth at a good club (our captain was an 8 x ABA winner and commonwealth gold winner) but drifted out of it when "distractions" came along. Did a fair bit of thai boxing in my twenties - far too old now to even consider anything but made sure my son knew how to throw a right hand by taking him to a local club for a couple of years age 8-10.

Jaco_Pastorious · 09-12-20, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapater

Good to see you back.

Well as mentioned, I briefly had a few amateur and white collar bouts. Trained and sparred in gyms for a several years but nothing of note. I'm really interested in getting into training fighters, so considering trying to do a 4 rounder next year. I'm in my mid 30s so a bit old to trying to turn pro - but it would be for educational/empathy reasons. It's not much but I would find it difficult (credibility wise) to instruct others without having stepped into the ring with small gloves and no headgear myself.

I vaguely recall Jaco saying he was a decent heavy at some point and considered turning pro. He can correct me if I'm wrong. Not sure about anyone else.

Held the Scrumpy Jack belt and was a contender for the Buckfast Buckler

Zapater · 13-12-20, 12:02 AM

Another riveting heavyweight contest with about 5 punches landed in the first 2 rounds.

Jaco_Pastorious · 13-12-20, 12:08 AM

Really is shite stuff although I think we all expected it beforehand to be fair.

RichC · 20-12-20, 06:06 AM

Watching the Smith vs Canelo fight, my god the commentary on DAZN is dreadful, spent the first 6 rounds just talking about Canelo.

RichC · 20-12-20, 06:31 AM

Impressive from Canelo, clear winner of that fight, looks incredibly comfortable at that weight which is nuts in itself.

Zapater · 20-12-20, 06:46 AM

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Impressive from Canelo, clear winner of that fight, looks incredibly comfortable at that weight which is nuts in itself.

Definitely a candidate for the juice, people have been saying it for years. Would be shocked if he's clean.

Woke up still drunk and forgot about it. Only caught the last round. See almost everyone had Smith losing every round. Bit disappointing considering he's been speaking so much these last few years then completely bottles his first big test.

fidget · 20-12-20, 02:01 PM

Looked like Smith had an arm injury - not that it would have made much difference against the talented juicer.

Jaco_Pastorious · 20-12-20, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapater

Definitely a candidate for the juice, people have been saying it for years. Would be shocked if he's clean.

Woke up still drunk and forgot about it. Only caught the last round. See almost everyone had Smith losing every round. Bit disappointing considering he's been speaking so much these last few years then completely bottles his first big test.

I imagine his pee glows in the dark.