Thank God for Ian Darke

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Greg Houston, Dec 12, 2009.


  1. Greg Houston

    Greg Houston Member Full Member

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    Last night, whilst I found it hard to concentrate on Haskins and Broadhursts attempt at boxing, I found myself laughing for most of it due to Ian Darke's commentary.

    Some of his quotes -

    "Well that was one of the worst rounds of boxing I have ever seen"

    " Some of these rounds are close to a nil nil draw"

    "This might be a draw, just as long as there isn't a rematch"

    "Surely nobody will ask for a rematch"

    "We've got a fights of the year rogramme on New Years Day, I'm sure this won't feature"
     
  2. itrymariti

    itrymariti CaƱas! Full Member

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    This and his owning of Anthony Small are probably about his only saving graces.
     
  3. Kid Lucky

    Kid Lucky Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He sounded like he was pissed off at having to commentate on the utter dross on display. If he'd tried to talk it up then I think I'd have turned it off.
     
  4. Bunce

    Bunce Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sir Darke has a dark side surfacing. I'm expecing a ruler across the knuckles for his honesty. Well done.
    Adios.
     
  5. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I like Ian Darke, he is my preffered commentator, alot of people seem down on him though!
     
  6. D-MAC

    D-MAC Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They'll probably draft you in instead Steve.

    You're more of the kinda "Yes" man that Sky are looking for, the kind that will tow the party line.:smooch
     
  7. DarkDestroyer83

    DarkDestroyer83 Lunatic biker Full Member

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    I bet he was wishing he and Adam had switched places, mind you Darke does a lot more commentary on the football these days so I guess he can't go all over the place covering the big events nowadays.

    He sounded apologetic throughout last night.
     
  8. victorhugo4222

    victorhugo4222 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Dont forget his comment right at the end of the fight ''this was like a night of sitting listening to the talking clock'' quality comment
     
  9. royalt0208

    royalt0208 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Darke is quality easily the best part of Sky's commentary.
     
  10. Lee Mc

    Lee Mc Boxing Addict banned

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    I've got the show to watch on video.

    Was there anything worth watching at all?
     
  11. chrisfinch

    chrisfinch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Only darke's brilliant commentary. All the fights were awful, bar Edmonds v Power after the main event which was decent. Not worth going out of your way to watch though.
     
  12. Top Dog

    Top Dog Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bang on mate!
     
  13. Greg Houston

    Greg Houston Member Full Member

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    I can't believe I forgot that one!!!

    What I found crazy was that I sent my mate a text which was almost the same as his coment about fights of the year, two minutes befor he said it!!!
     
  14. Papa_Bear

    Papa_Bear Active Member Full Member

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    Definitely the best thing about Sky's coverage.
     
  15. victorhugo4222

    victorhugo4222 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Was a quality statement!! the fights on again just now on sky sports xtra ive got it on but only listening to the commentary again!!