HBO needs to stop trying to sell Americans guys just because they're from here.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Swarmer, Dec 15, 2010.


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  1. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    Seriously, nobody here really cares about that **** anymore. If they're American and good, fine, but your emphasis should be on promoting for talent, hunger and skill above anything else. It gets frustrating listening to their red, white, and blue washed commentary as well as their overall promotion strategy. Think what Martinez could have done with just better promotion(and non-fudged scorecards cough cough). Are any other U.S. people just fed up at this point?
     
    Swarmer, Dec 15, 2010
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  2. p4pBute

    p4pBute Active Member Full Member

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    I don't mind america first, but BS with the cards, yea i agree. I still remember sturm being robbed of a victory by DLH.
     
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  3. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    I have nothing wrong with them feeding us the talents of Dawson and Williams if that's what you're alluding to. Aside from their not being enough fights that feature TWO good fighters, I believe they do an acceptable balance of US/foreign fighters. Showtime is king, in my opinion.
     
    Nonito Smoak, Dec 15, 2010
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  4. reed_man02

    reed_man02 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree. I also feel it's too early to give up on Williams and Dawson. Just because they lose one fight, they're all of a sudden they were never any good. I assume their experience with the Klitchsckos, and the lack of interest Americans had in watching them, would make them more hesitant to sign foreign fighters.
     
    reed_man02, Dec 16, 2010
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  5. dubLshot

    dubLshot Member Full Member

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    AMEN... the powers that be would be wise if they understood thif would your average joe follow an event(like mma or boxing) if it isn't shoved down their throat... ya'll know 'dat might happen...
     
    dubLshot, Dec 16, 2010
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  6. ekar

    ekar Active Member Full Member

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    They can do what ever they want. It's there show. If they want to keep me paying for my subscription, then they better step it up and put better fights. Best way to create a fighter is to let them fight and see what sticks. Sorta like what showtime does. You can't let one promoter in charge. Give the dates to the best fight.
     
    ekar, Dec 16, 2010
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  7. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    But what about the success of dudes like Pacquiao? And Khan? and upcoming guys like Lemieux or GGG? HBO needs to realize that the lion's share of talent in this sport isn't coming from our soil anymore
     
    Swarmer, Dec 16, 2010
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  8. MaliBua

    MaliBua Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What about dumbing Heavyweights Champs.. Klitschkos.

    All that ****ing **** shows they sell you and they dont show Klitschkos,:lol:
     
    MaliBua, Dec 16, 2010
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  9. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    perfect example of what this thread is about is jacobs vs pirog and the results of that fight for pirog
     
    cesare-borgia, Dec 16, 2010
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  10. zc727

    zc727 Member Full Member

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    and brits need to stop making threads just bashing fighters for being from one particular country. stfu and talk about boxing for once
     
    zc727, Dec 16, 2010
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  11. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    NO! HBO and Showtime at the end of the day are American boxing networks so of course they're going to showcase American talent. This thread is ridiculous.
     
    Pimp C, Dec 16, 2010
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  12. HEADBANGER

    HEADBANGER TEAM ELITE GENERAL Full Member

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    i've waited a long time for an american on esb to cut through the bull**** and make this point - fantastic post :clap:
     
    HEADBANGER, Dec 16, 2010
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  13. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    Obicous! :thumbsup
     
    Lance_Uppercut, Dec 16, 2010
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  14. HEADBANGER

    HEADBANGER TEAM ELITE GENERAL Full Member

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    yeah gimp c, but its just creates a delusional nation that is out of touch with whats really happenning in the world of boxing.
     
    HEADBANGER, Dec 16, 2010
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  15. saul_ir34

    saul_ir34 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    So you wouldnt have wanted to see Pirog, Martinez, Golovkin or Martysia(dont know how to spell it) a while ago?
     
    saul_ir34, Dec 16, 2010
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