Official 2018 Boxing Thread: 12/30 - Ito vs. Chuprakov, Shiro vs. Juarez ESPN+

[Bobby Layne]

I'm sad to see them go seeing as that I grew up with them as a boxing fan, as most of us did in here.

But ultimately it's for the best. The last couple years the commitment just hasn't been there, and it's time for some new parties to step in who actually care about the sport and can help it grow.

 

[JCMojica24]

Man this hit me in the gut. Grew up watching HBO Boxing with my dad on the regualr. Dude would let me stay up late and watching Boxing after dark and introduced me to the sport.

Wonder where Canelo and GGG land?

 

[geno90221]

Man this hit me in the gut. Grew up watching HBO Boxing with my dad on the regualr. Dude would let me stay up late and watching Boxing after dark and introduced me to the sport.

Wonder where Canelo and GGG land?

Canelo Prbly Showtime

GGG who knows

 

[yungmatt]

http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-41034806-4

 

[GTA 809]

24/7>

 

[illphillip]

Cue Lampley tears.

 

[Bobby Layne]

Canelo Prbly Showtime

GGG who knows

ESPN for Canelo, GB already has a relationship with them.

I have no idea about GGG/K2 tho.

 

[water runs dry]

So Lampley is staying? Doing what exactly?

 

[illphillip]

 

[geno90221]

Smh welp there goes that

 

[mr highness]

UK Meat?

 

[lesgodson]

Sad day for Boxing...

But it’s been a long time coming. Merchant leaving, Floyd leaving, then Arum moving his fighters to ESPN, plus the quality of fights outside of Canelo/GGG have been garbage lately.

If I had to guess...

Jacobs - DAZN
GGG - ESPN
Canelo - Showtime. Showtime boss hates Oscar, but Canelo brings PPV numbers. Only way I see Canelo on ESPN is if they make a bigger commitment to Golden Boy and that stable.

Anybody have the ESPN+ app? Thoughts?

 

[mr highness]

Not a lot of people really are sad Floyd is gone, and these days, nobody knows who Merchant is. But glad I don't have to hear anymore of Jim Lamphey's bias commentating. Best non-bias announcer on HBO was Emanuel Steward. That was a sad day when he passed away.

ESPN+ is great for just $5 a month. But would be great if there were more fights per month.

 

[getback]

Anybody have the ESPN+ app? Thoughts?

Downloaded it for the Crawford-Horn fight then deleted it immediately after. Stupid idea by ESPN. Not paying for that mess.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

As if more reason to dislike BJS was needed.

 

[DADDYFATSACKS]

Downloaded it for the Crawford-Horn fight then deleted it immediately after. Stupid idea by ESPN. Not paying for that mess.

It’s also good for international soccer games.

 

[threeoneoh]

And BJS was running his mouth when canelo got popped
Tainted tea, m8?

 

[freakydestroyer]

Didn't know until now that the WBSS final is today (Friday). Supposed to be at 1 PM PST or 4 PM EST

 

[freakydestroyer]

 

[Bobby Layne]

 

[illphillip]

 

[DCAllAfrican]

This was deep

 

[crumps brother]

Finally sat down to watch Canelo vs GGG 2 with a great brew

I’m late but I scored it 116 - 112, GGG

 

[yungmatt]

This was deep

Great dialogue all the way through

 

[Bobby Layne]