How are liking boxing without fans? Like watching 2 guys fight in a library

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  1. El Gallo Negro

    El Gallo Negro Active Member banned Full Member

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    I'm happy boxing is back, but its sure not the same without fans in the stands.
    2 fights come to mind, the Povetkin White fight and the Joe Smith Jr fight a couple months back that were great brawls but without the crowd going nuts they just seemed kinda dull. I'm sure there were others....
    Nothing like watching 2 guys of different nationalities while their drunken fans are waiving flags and banners and reacting to every punch that lands
     
  2. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    You need fans to enjoy a fight?

    If anything its great hearing the punches and the corner
     
  3. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Miss the energy the fans bring. It's not the same without them, although it is nice having the fights.
     
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  4. HellSpawn86

    HellSpawn86 "My heart goes out to you!" Full Member

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    I never paid attention to the crowd unless I was at the event live.
     
  5. BUDW

    BUDW Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I watch the fighters do not give a crap if fans are there
     
  6. aaalbert

    aaalbert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prefer the large crowds to be honest but it is interesting hearing the punches and the corner giving advice.
     
  7. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    If Tony Bellend is in attendance I definitely want the fans there to drown out his whiny voice.
     
  8. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    i prefer it
     
  9. panchman69

    panchman69 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Its ok, but i prefer the drama that a crowd brings whenever the fights get intense.
     
  10. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This. I liked Bellew as a fighter, but can’t stand him as a commentator.
     
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  11. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Doesn't really make any difference to me. Although I do have to say, I'd much rather here fans and no commentary than the other way around.
     
  12. delboy82

    delboy82 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I almost prefer it.. None of this OTT productions and stuff. U can hear the corners clearly, u can hear the leather landing
     
  13. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Doesn't bother me at all.
     
  14. The Underdog

    The Underdog Member banned Full Member

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    While nothing beats the atmosphere of a super fight with a max capacity audience, I have enjoyed the different vibe of these lockdown bouts.
     
  15. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    I don´t really mind.
    It´s known that boxing fans don´t really get on an event early anyways. So most of the cards are crowdless until the co-main.
    I am bothered by ESPN´s background noise.