Is HBO biased commentary hurting viewing pleasure?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Skellz, Apr 9, 2014.


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  1. Skellz

    Skellz Member Full Member

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    If I wanted to be guided by others perspective, I would not bother to spend my money on the PPV.

    HBO commentators should realise that both sets of boxers have their own fan base and it's quit annoying when they are biased towards a certain fighter.


    Can you imagine running statistics when the opposition fighter is putting in good work? While trying to exaggerate whatever their preferred fighter does?

    Professionals are paid to do a job without fear or favour. I am really looking forward to the pacquiao vs bradley 2 fight but I am confused if it is worth spending my money to hear biased commentary or rather stream it from one of the uk sites.


    I don't mind seeing my preferred fighter get pummelled in the ring, all I ask for is for a fair shake. Give boxers the credit they deserve.
     
    Skellz, Apr 9, 2014
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  2. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    yeah, they're unbearable at times
     
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  3. ChipChair

    ChipChair Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sky sports are worst IMO.
     
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  4. Stylez G.

    Stylez G. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't remember what they sound like. HBO hasn't had many fights lately.
     
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  5. SweetSciGuru

    SweetSciGuru Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I usually turn the sound down and tune into WHUR.
     
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  6. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Lamps is getting worse with age
     
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  7. boxing_master

    boxing_master Loyal Member banned

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    they love exiting offensive elite fighters what's wrong with that ?

    commentators are just like fans they love a fighter who is exiting with amazing offensive skills
     
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  8. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Sky is worse as HBO.

    Would be good to be able to turn the commentary off without disabling the ambiance sound with it. Certainly when Jim Watt can't shut up about the "beautiful pun cheese" his favorite fighter produces.
     
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  9. damian38

    damian38 BigDramaShow Full Member

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    though he did have a point bashing Lawrence Cole when he ignored Salido's 12 round ballpunching of Loma
     
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  10. Matz

    Matz Member Full Member

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    Boxing commentators are the worst in sports world. It`s not only Sky and HBO but also the Russians are terribly annoying and biased. I don`t know how the Germans are because I dont`t speak the language.
     
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  11. STB

    STB #noexcuses Full Member

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    Witj SKY its a nationalistic thing. The British fighter could get beaten from one side of the ring to the other and they'dm focus on how "spirited"the Brit is
     
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  12. victor879

    victor879 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I honestly can't stand the HBO commentary, and in particular, Jim Lampley.

    I like the Showtime crew, but even they can reveal some bias. Malignaggi is a great commentator, which really boosts Showtime in my opinion. Got the gift of gab and is a very smart boxer.
     
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  13. Capitan

    Capitan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lampley will raise his voice directing his statements in attempt to influence the judges and Ref.

    Shameless!!!!
     
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  14. uranage

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    This ^^^^^



    HAIL HYDRA!!!!!
     
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  15. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    HBO sucks.

    But it seems every broadcasting crew across the world does, pretty much.
     
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