How would you restore someone's faith in boxing?

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  1. theuppercut

    theuppercut Blackpudding supper Full Member

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    A mate of mine has been watching the sport since the mid 80s and of late he has grown tired of the sport and it's put him on a bit of a downer to be honest given his love for it.

    His interest in the sport is becoming less and less. He puts it down to lack of quality fights and tv coverage amongst other reasons. He's checking the sites less and less, stopped buying the mags, isn't adding to his fight collection so...

    If you could help him how would you restore his faith in the sport?
     
    theuppercut, Jun 17, 2010
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  2. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    re-watch some oldish classic fights. sometimes it easy to froget how good they really are
     
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  3. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    You've more chance getting him to restore faith in Christ Almighty
     
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  4. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    that will just make him think about how **** it is now compared to how it was.


    explain to your mate that there 4 parallel universes and thats why theres 4 world titles.


    but in all seriousness, show him the super 6 with fightcamp 360 rolled in, direct him to gorilla productions on youtube
     
    robpalmer135, Jun 17, 2010
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  5. sidthehat

    sidthehat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Show him there are still some old school fighters:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U7oztrMgew[/ame]
     
    sidthehat, Jun 17, 2010
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  6. Greg Houston

    Greg Houston Member Full Member

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    Become a pro boxer, making every fight an exciting one and become pound for pound best. I'm sure he'll show more intrest then
     
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  7. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Show him UFC and he will come running back to boxing.
     
    GPater11093, Jun 17, 2010
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  8. nip102

    nip102 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    the super six and fight camp 360 worked with my mates
     
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  9. Tommy O C

    Tommy O C VIVA LA MEXICO!!!! Full Member

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    show him a fight like arroyo-okada the other night. two young novices that went all out for four rounds in a cracking little fight. shows not everyone out there is just looking for an easy payday
     
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  10. Dunky McCafferty

    Dunky McCafferty Boxing Junkie banned

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    Your friend sounds just like me. Only a few years ago I was a rabid boxing fan, posted on ESB all the time, would argue 'til I was blue in the face & loved it.
    Steadily though, my interest has waned to the point where I only check this place evry other day, & hardly post anymore. Only thing that keeps me interested is Craig McEwan, but Im so BORED with domestic boxing. Dont get me wrong, I still get excited about the megafights sometimes, but domestic boxing? It aint doing it for me anymore. I simply walk past boxing News whereas I used to always check it out on a Friday, an old pal of mine I bumped into asked me some boxing info & for the first time in years I had to admit I couldnt help him as I dont keep up with the sport like I used to.
    Thing is, Im not gloating about it, I hate what boxing has become & how its alienating me, cos I dont want to be alienated. Its happening though, & I bet there are many posters here who feel the same way as I do.

    For instance, I was looking forward to Simpsons next fight- now OFF Ricky Burns next fight-Now OFF, Tyson Fury Big John McDermott fight-OFF

    Or so the rumours are anyway. & its shite like this that is driving me away. I just want entertaining competitive fights on these shores a monthly basis, is that too much to ask?
     
    Dunky McCafferty, Jun 17, 2010
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  11. TommyV

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    Marquez v Vazquez I to III. :smile

    Or a quality fight from even more recent times, Mares v Perez for example.

    Or wait till Mayweather-Pacquiao is announced.
     
    TommyV, Jun 17, 2010
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  12. harvinmagler

    harvinmagler Boxing Addict Full Member

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    is this mate really you?
     
    harvinmagler, Jun 18, 2010
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  13. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    I no exactly how you feel. If Harrison vs Haye happens and there no Pacquiao vs Mayweather, i will just think whats the point. start watching more tennis.
     
    robpalmer135, Jun 18, 2010
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  14. snakeface

    snakeface The Woodside Hurricane Full Member

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    a gorilla productions video can't hurt....


    or the ol' mayorga press conferences's
     
    snakeface, Jun 18, 2010
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  15. Lee Mc

    Lee Mc Boxing Addict banned

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voQRmXACXjs&feature=PlayList&p=501FE9B3CD0B0599&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1[/ame]
     
    Lee Mc, Jun 18, 2010
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