Boxing getting back into mainstream news?

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  1. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    Andre Berto(e) is yahoo's top search right now and has been trending for the day

    no one knew who he was until now
     
    Leon, May 19, 2012
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  2. Bobo

    Bobo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    30 second commercials during NBA playoffs are about the only thing boxing gets
     
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  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Better than nothing, which much of the time is what we have to settle for.
     
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  4. Samurai's Slice

    Samurai's Slice ESB Legend Full Member

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    If the Kessler KO of Green wasn't on ESPN, Boxing is dead, They had the Berto drug test scandal on sportcenter.
     
    Samurai's Slice, May 19, 2012
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  5. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Yeah, they only highlight the negative. :-(

    For instance, the Mayweather vs. Ortiz "sucker punch" was shown over and over again for weeks and treated as a controversy.
     
    IntentionalButt, May 19, 2012
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  6. DemolitionDan

    DemolitionDan ATG and HoF Full Member

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    I thought for sure that they'd give a little love for the Mayweather-Cotto fight with it being exciting and all, considering, as you said IB, they showed the sucker punch over and over again. But, alas, no. No highlights, no coverage just a "Oh, yeah, Mayweather won by Unanim...ous...decision. Moving on to Lacrosse now...." :roll:
     
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  7. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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  8. arsabs

    arsabs Boxing Addict Full Member

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    tyson was big during his time because of his KOs. the less we see that sort, the less mainstream media bothering. but the elitist fans of boxing who instead of welcoming new fans would rather ridicule them for any misinformation they say rather than explaining the ins and out of the sport are what drives would be follower out of the sport. majority in here are guilty of this trait.
     
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  9. IntentionalButt

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    Two boxing interest stories in the current SI. One a several page spread with full color photos :)shock:) and the other, respectably, a tribute to Johnny Tapia.
     
    IntentionalButt, Jun 3, 2012
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    Short and sweet obit, but nice that they gave him a half page pic.
     
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    :shock:
     
    IntentionalButt, Jun 3, 2012
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  12. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    Sorry for asking, what's with the (e) thing?

    Anyways, it's also good that the networks are doing their part.

    They are plugging more schdules of fights now, unfortunately, same as MMA.
     
    SugarShane_24, Jun 3, 2012
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  13. Samurai's Slice

    Samurai's Slice ESB Legend Full Member

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    ESPN reported on the Tarver-Kayode draw on Sportcenter with a quick story last night, I was trying to find out Thunder-Spurs result when I saw it.
     
    Samurai's Slice, Jun 3, 2012
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  14. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Orange County Register covers big fights and local guys. I was pleasantly surprised when I moved here.
     
    jeffjoiner, Jun 3, 2012
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  15. PH|LLA

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    The Miami Heat coach in front of hundreds of millions of bball fans around the world after winning the NBA championship:

    "Everyone knows I'm a Manny Pacquiao fan"
     
    PH|LLA, Jun 22, 2012
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