I love watching Keys, Bunce and Lillis in general, and generally any other guest presenter/pundit they get on. What is winding me up slightly is the way Lillis and Buncey (I'm afraid Buncey is more guilty) speak to Keys sometimes. It's not nasty or anything, but it's as if they are giving him an on the job education of boxing in general. It's nice that buncey and lillis do this for him, because keys is obviously a fan, but lacks a great deal of knowledge. I wish i could think of a specific example right now, but i can't. I'm sat there thinking sometimes, "I don't need to hear this, let's have some real talk rather than educating rita!" It's not all the time, and generally they are all good value for money, but it's a random irritation. As soon as i have an example, i'll post it up. Anyone else feel the same, or perhaps have an example?
Del, It's the way we do business, sorry. Keys is King Presenter - never misses the important stuff. Adios and thanks.
And in general i like the way you do 'business' Buncey. The boxing Hour smashes it for me! Keys is good at what he does - presenting. It works well most of the time though. Like i said, it's a randmon irritation for me more than anything.
when the channel first launcvhed they said the boxing hour would be "live" from the sports cafe or planet hollywood? what happend to that ?
thats a bit daft is it not ,harldy think peoplee are goign to subscribe because bunce is coming live form an overpriced macdonalds resturanT atsch
It is the presenters job. Keys always opens them up on topics and lets the analysts rant. Same way the football presenters know about football but need to get the analysts talking and giving their opinion. Part of that is the analyst needs to educate fans. Remember, we are hardcore fans but there are lesser fans who may need to be given an opinion on some things.
It's a fair point, and i certainly take it on board. The difference with Football, and a subscription boxing channel is that you're probably hardcore on boxing if you've subscribed. Your average Wanker cheslea fan down the pub won't be subscribing. Look, i don't want this to be made out to be more than it is. I ****ing love the fact we have boxnation - i have a random irritation, but in general the guys are great.
I agree. Its a specialist channel but its Keys professional style. It's one of the pitfalls of him being there but he is the best presenter by far on that channel. McIntosh and others wouldn't have a scooby how to lead or carry the show. Keys knows how to open Bunce/Illis up and he knows how to banter with them and shut them up when its time to move the show to ringside.
I must admit, i liked it the other night when keys ribbed lillis about his weight! He is a consumate professional, and i am sure once the sharp learning curve is over with this will become a distant memory. I like Enzo on the commentary by the way
The whole boxnation team have been tremendous, not so much Duke, but im delighted with the set up. Bunce and Liills spoon feeding Keys is quite funny actually. Keys asks a quetion which seems like its written by the Sun and then Bunce gets to shoot him down with a rant.