KSI vs Logan Paul YOUTUBERS to Headline DAZN Pro boxing card

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Rikicortz, Aug 14, 2019.



Is this bad for boxing?

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  2. No

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  1. notjustacasual

    notjustacasual Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    I don't understand this mentality.

    These guys both started from nothing but a video camera and built up millions of fans.

    This YouTube generation didn't come from old money or Hollywood nepotism like 99% of celebrity, they are regular dudes who hustled

    But they shouldn't get in the ring and make money because old Gary down the road failed at his boxing career?

    Why be a hater

    (I have no interest in this btw but I'm not gonna be outraged about it either)
     
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  2. notjustacasual

    notjustacasual Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Lmao let the broke dude have pride wtf does BJS care he will get paid more than normal for this fight easy money.
     
  3. Trafford

    Trafford Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not all pros have had amateur bouts. If they allow some why can’t they allow two guys with the same experience to box pro
     
  4. Trafford

    Trafford Boxing Addict Full Member

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    My exact thoughts. Fair play to them if there’s a buyer for it and not Gary down the road then fair play to them.

    If it lifts Haneys fan base on the undercard by 20% in the process it’s a master stroke from Hearn
     
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  5. notjustacasual

    notjustacasual Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    We need to be engaging the youth in the sport, boxing is seen as quite sort of "old hat" by a lot of kids today as opposed to the "cool" UFC

    This is a good way of doing that, so I'm happy for it
     
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  6. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot etreuM aL Full Member

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    when this comes on turn your tv off
     
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  7. Trafford

    Trafford Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The other side point for boxing is these guys are probably getting a good payday. It’s interesting that this deal got done so little fuss yet 95% of decent fights in boxing never get made.
     
  8. Trafford

    Trafford Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agreed I actually think it’s a big opportunity for Hearn to put down a big statement in terms of his promoting skills and the spectacle he could present.

    Lots of young viewers will be watching a legitimate boxing event for the first time
     
  9. LANCE99

    LANCE99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Only some social media loving dipshits would be excited about this....
     
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  10. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Excellent attitude
     
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  11. KingKO

    KingKO El Terrible Full Member

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    As I said originally, I have no problem with them promoting their own events but to headline professional boxing cards? Whilst seasoned professional athletes pad out their undercard, it's making a mockery of the sport.
     
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  12. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    A no-brainer business move. Will make heaps of cash. Good luck to all involved. Other than that... not interested.
     
  13. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    I don't follow or know much about either, but I watched the first one. It wasn't bad. They gave it everything they had.
     
  14. mb1233

    mb1233 Active Member Full Member

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    The corruption has caught up to the sport and that is why they can't make any new stars. Plus guys won't fight when they should.
     
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  15. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    makes the sport look cheap imo
     
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