Should HBO do away with 24/7?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by mrtony80, Oct 27, 2009.


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  1. mrtony80

    mrtony80 Likes thick chicks Full Member

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    I think it's a great show! I don't see how any boxing fan can not like it, although it seems like a lot do. The show can be a bit redundant at times, but I still think it is very well made, narrated, and quite often, quite compelling. The last one ended in a cliffhanger! It's not often that we get to see what happens behind the scenes in any sport, let alone boxing. Can you imagine how interesting a 24/7 featuring Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson would have been? The show also provides terrific insight into which fighter is looking better going into the fight, although I admit that only sometimes works. De La Hoya looked damn good in 24/7 for the Mayweather and Pacquiao fights, and we know what happened there. But imagine if there had been a 24/7 for say, Tyson vs Douglas. Would the odds still have been 40-1? Would it have been so much of an shocking upset? I think not.

    I view 24/7 as more than just a infomercial for an upcoming fight. To me, it isn't simply HBO trying to promote their bouts. The show is like a mini soap opera, full of suspense. But with all that said, of course not every fight should have a 24/7 attached to it. Only the big ones. I usually make my predictions based on what I see on 24/7, and I haven't been wrong yet, except for the one with De La Hoya and Pacquiao, because at the time, I thought De La Hoya was just too big and experienced for Pac. Pacquiao - Cotto 24/7 is only on it's first episode, and so, far, based on what I've seen, I'm rooting for Pac, but leaning towards Cotto. He seems more focused and determined. But with 3 epiosdes left (I think it's 3), things can change...can't wait to find out!
     
    mrtony80, Oct 27, 2009
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  2. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes.
    The show was good the first few times, but it's stale now. I supposes it works as a marketing tool; but for anyone who has seen one before, it's not a good tv show.
     
    Jennifer Love Hewitt, Oct 27, 2009
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  3. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    They should do away with 24/7's that have 17 episodes. Other than that, I love them...I wouldnt mind seeing even some for lesser fights.
     
    sues2nd, Oct 27, 2009
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  4. enzo

    enzo Greatest Of All Time Full Member

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    you bitches be thankful that HBO is making these 24/7 series... it's better than just having to stare at the fight poster.
     
    enzo, Oct 27, 2009
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  5. juanitoboxing

    juanitoboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree plus it gives ESB members a reason to do 1,000 more threads on the fight
     
    juanitoboxing, Oct 27, 2009
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  6. Hatesrats

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

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    Nope, But I do agree 24/7 won't work all the time. (As in Pac/Cotto)
    But overall 24/7 is a great series to watch.
     
    Hatesrats, Oct 27, 2009
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  7. DLSC

    DLSC Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The 24/7 episodes are good to watch. It shows the people not only the fighter's lives in the ring but also outside of it.
     
    DLSC, Oct 27, 2009
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  8. FinalBELL

    FinalBELL Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If you dont like the show, that just means you are not big fans of the fighters featured in it. Pac and Cotto are two of my favorite fighters so it
    is awesome to watch this series of 24/7. Who else provides you with all access to your favorite fighters??
     
    FinalBELL, Oct 27, 2009
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  9. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's a tremendous show. I love 24/7. I can't really understand why someone would dislike it if they like boxing.
     
    Marnoff, Oct 27, 2009
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  10. Taylex

    Taylex Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think one max two episodes is enough before a big fight.
     
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  11. Vitor Belfort

    Vitor Belfort Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    true it's good to see how the fighters are getting ready for a fight and you get to see how the fighters live their lives outside the ring.
     
    Vitor Belfort, Oct 27, 2009
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  12. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    they should keep them but use them more sparingly
     
    walk with me, Oct 27, 2009
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  13. cilldara11

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    The poll options should be whether you like 24/7 or not..... Cos there's absolutely no way in hell they should get rid of it, from a commercial point of view.
     
    cilldara11, Oct 27, 2009
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  14. TonyPeri

    TonyPeri Active Member Full Member

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    Agreed. It's favorite show. I'd also love to see it, maybe even moreso, for up and coming fighters. Or even journeymen. The drama would be high if the guy has to go to a real job and winning means a change of lifestyle.
     
    TonyPeri, Oct 27, 2009
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  15. DeanoFlash

    DeanoFlash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    why do away with it?????:huh:huh


    I'd like to see it expanded to more fights myself
     
    DeanoFlash, Oct 27, 2009
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