February 22nd card is way too long and should never be repeated

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  1. Can I box

    Can I box Active Member banned Full Member

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    7 high class fights on 1 card is way too much. Especially when you look at the nature of the fights, it looks like most fights will go many rounds, either decision or late stoppages.

    it’s just too much to absorb all at once. Too much of something isn’t necessarily a good thing. 5 high class fights is the best way to go.

    Hopefully we never ever see a card like February 22nd ever again.
     
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  2. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    :dunno Have...have you not watched any of these Saudi cards? They are often 12+ hours :lol:
    I swear one of the PPV´s I bought was 14 hours long. I managed to do some shopping, and cooked two meals during it - without missing a fight!
     
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    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Also, in the recent Reddit AMA, a fan asked Turki to stop with all of the BS music shows during fights. His Excellency said that he likes them and so do other fans.
    So all of the filler music BS is here to stay, unfortunately.
     
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    Can I box Active Member banned Full Member

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    None of them had 7 high quality fights. Maximum was 5 and they do musical performances before the main event as well. The problem is I don’t mind missing lesser fights which other cards had so making 7 fights I want to watch but all back to back without breaks is exhausting. 5 great fights is enough for a day.
     
  5. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    It isn’t to long. The filler crap just needs to go.
     
  6. Can I box

    Can I box Active Member banned Full Member

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    It is, previous cards didn’t have 7 high quality fights. That’s way too much with the musical performances still remaining as well
     
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    I'm ready
     
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  8. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Seek help. You have a mental disorder.
     
  9. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Of all things to complain about .....

    8 good fights for $25...

    We used to get 1 or 2 for $79.99
     
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  10. Can I box

    Can I box Active Member banned Full Member

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    Hopefully the next card is improved compared to this one.
     
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    Most times, I have to watch half on the night, then half the following day, with my phone off, so I don’t get to hear any results.

    So I know where you’re coming from.

    7 fights is huge.

    But I’ve been a fan over 30 years. And trust me, this is the best it’s ever been.

    Just embrace it. Because we don’t know how long it will last.

    I used to just hope for a great main event, with 2/3 undercard fights that grabbed my interest.

    But for years, the undercards were garbage.

    Now they’re stacked again, and the price is ridiculous.

    I’m now buying PPV’s again for the first time in around 15-20 years.

    So I understand you, but this is amazing.

    We could only dream of something like this 10 years ago.

    Not only is there 7 fights, I can’t even call most of them.

    So let’s just be grateful. Because if it goes back to how it used to be, you’ll miss these nights like crazy.

    Just embrace it.
     
  12. Can I box

    Can I box Active Member banned Full Member

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    Good post
     
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  13. roeknott

    roeknott 7.12.20 Full Member

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    I had to have another shave during one of those Saudi cards!!
     
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  14. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    I think you are in the minority on this. I love a long card filled with competitive matches. Also just cause it has 7 fights doesn't mean you have to watch all the matches. Tune in to just the fights you want to watch. You have the control on when and who you watch.

    Competitive is the key here.
     
  15. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Long may it continue
     
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