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Subject: NOT WHAT'S MISSING BUT WHAT'S HERE Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:24 pm
We old fogies sometimes get too caught up in how the world's greatest sport has declined. It has, a lot. But even this remnant that we have today is a remarkable, glorious, lesson teaching, character revealing, passionate, complex, brutal and within the ring, honest endeavor. Thaose characteristics make it fascinating and worth celebrating. Some specifics
The rise of Eastern Europe-The Ukranian Giants, Tomasz Adamek, Lucian Bute, Ruslan Chagaev, Zolt Erdai all come from an area that only a generation ago didn't exist in the world of pro boxing. As the USA has largely abandoned the heavyweight division, this area has kept it from falling completely apart. Adamek and Bute are exactly what we ask our fighters to be.
Youtube and the shrinking world-Heck five years ago, most Asian fighters, and fighters before a fan's time could be real mysteries. No more. It has never been easier to become educated on the sport's past or present. A decade or more ago it was hard to find footage of even the top Asian fighters, now they are at our fingertips. Hail youtube!
Max Kellerman-Boxing always needs rabid fans among its commentators. Kellerman's sheer exhuberance helps the sport.
The old guard-BHOP and James Toney can show one just about every trick, move, tactic and rule breaking possibilty that exists in the ring. It's like watching a master jewel thief at work.
The honest workman-Are they great? For the most part no. But they want to be. They have champion's hearts and a fighter's mindset. Men like Alfredo Angulo, Paul Williams, Mikkel Kessler, Vic Darchinyan and Carl Froch remain ther core of the sport.
The Cuban Invasion-These technically proficient fighters (Gamboa is actually getting there) are going to help bring back fundamentals to the sport. Rigondeaux and Lara will be special.
Sergio Martinez-'nuff said.
There is a LOT to be said for boxing at the moment. What else do you have?
Last edited by marbleheadmaui on Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:33 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Subject: Re: NOT WHAT'S MISSING BUT WHAT'S HERE Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:32 pm
Marble I am sad to say this but you also have to add in the Hype jobs that bring in the fans. These guys bring in new fans that do become lifelong fans. I introduced so far 8 of my friends to one of these guys and they are all huge boxing fans now. They never miss Friday night fights or any other boxing thats on TV and they but most of the PPV's.
Floyd and Manny- These guys have great tallent and do bring in the fans to the sport regardless of their rocky negotiations.
Birdofthad Platinum Belt
Favorite Fighter(s) : Ken shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Guy Mezger, Pete Williams, you get it Lions Den Posts : 17542 Join date : 2009-07-19 Age : 37 Location : D Town
Subject: Re: NOT WHAT'S MISSING BUT WHAT'S HERE Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:50 pm
agree on everything but Kellerman
cant stand the guy
gomez1012 Black Belt
Posts : 3011 Join date : 2010-05-26 Location : Bay Area
Subject: Re: NOT WHAT'S MISSING BUT WHAT'S HERE Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:00 pm
Additions
The Honest Workman - Yhonny Perez, Librado Andrade, Tim Bradley, Andre Ward
For the most part, you nailed it
Youtube, the internet covers boxing from all over the world: Look at today with Green's phantom KO of Briggs
The Super Six, its been great!
4445Frank Purple Belt
Posts : 1517 Join date : 2010-04-09
Subject: Re: NOT WHAT'S MISSING BUT WHAT'S HERE Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:20 pm
Birdofthad wrote:
agree on everything but Kellerman
cant stand the guy
agreed. Coked up and crazy eyed is no way to go through life. The rest of Marble's assessments are spot on.
hardcoreBEE24 Purple Belt
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Subject: Re: NOT WHAT'S MISSING BUT WHAT'S HERE Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:30 pm
Kellerman haters will appreciate this. I however have been listening to Max since Max on Boxing. I love the guy.
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