Championship boxing comment

Sage97 · #1 07-16-2018, 06:12 PM

My wife sat with me as I watched the Pacquiao-Matthysse fight Saturday night. As Matthysse was trying to cover from a 3rd round knock down, she said, "Well at least his hair still looks great."

Davis Webb · #2 07-16-2018, 11:39 PM

He is over.

Its sad..but even his fans don't attend any more.

Fogducker · #3 07-17-2018, 04:29 AM

Wrestling, bare fisted extreme fighting in cages, and now boxing are all in the same boat---------it's amazing that anybody is watching with anything but passing interest in the various antics/choreography, "get ups", hair-do's, shorts etc. I think I'd rather watch those guys with minimal teeth shoot alligators (With helicopter and underwater cameras no less)!

Fog

Sage97 · #4 07-17-2018, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Davis Webb

He is over.

Its sad..but even his fans don't attend any more.

Not sure why it’s sad. Pacquiao is a huge success story who has legions of fans all over the world. More importantly, he continues to help those in need in his country.

It’s happy.

slowesthand · #5 07-17-2018, 08:10 AM

was a huge fan of boxing in the late 70's and 80's, seems like thats when all the greats were. Then it seemed to disappear for quite awhile. I'm glad its being televised again. I try to catch a bout when I can, but Pacquiao is about the only name I recognize any more.

robj144 · #6 07-17-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sage97

Not sure why it’s sad. Pacquiao is a huge success story who has legions of fans all over the world. More importantly, he continues to help those in need in his country.

It’s happy.

But, he also backs Duterte.

robj144 · #7 07-17-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by slowesthand

was a huge fan of boxing in the late 70's and 80's, seems like thats when all the greats were. Then it seemed to disappear for quite awhile. I'm glad its being televised again. I try to catch a bout when I can, but Pacquiao is about the only name I recognize any more.

A lot of really good fighters today, but the number 1 person to check out is Lomachenko. He's amazing.

Sage97 · #8 07-17-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by robj144

But, he also backs Duterte.

Wasn’t referring to his politics. His happy story is related to his success in boxing and continued devotion to helping those in need.

slowesthand · #9 07-18-2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by slowesthand

was a huge fan of boxing in the late 70's and 80's, seems like thats when all the greats were. Then it seemed to disappear for quite awhile. I'm glad its being televised again. I try to catch a bout when I can, but Pacquiao is about the only name I recognize any more.

I should have mentioned Mayweather too, but not sure what he is doing anymore.

Nyghthawk · #10 07-18-2018, 11:51 AM

With what we know about CTE I cannot watch boxing anymore. Disposable people entertaining us is just too sad.