John Rawling

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by gasman, Mar 24, 2012.


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  1. gasman

    gasman Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thought he was excellent last night on commentary. He called it as it was, he didnt make any excuses for Enzo (his co-commentator) he was bang on the money. Also, he really does some excellent research into the backstory of all of the fighters on the under card.

    He doesnt try to sell the viewer short with loads of boxrec analysis and rubbish cliches. If I were to compare him with some like Nick Halling, he takes Halling to school every day. Another thing, Rawling is a very good boxing writer, I have been reading some of his earlier work in the broadsheets - a straight talker.

    Muchos kudos to Rawling.:good
     
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  2. sportofkings

    sportofkings Boxing Junkie banned

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    I hate the way he says ' Hes looking a little disorganised now!' instead of just saying a fighter is hurt, but other than that, yeah hes a solid commentator:yep
     
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  3. Hamas

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    OH GREAT RIGHT HAND TO THE HEAD, guy gets knocked out with a left hook to the body
     
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  4. hulkbash

    hulkbash Gate Keeper Full Member

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    I like Rawling, a top man
     
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  5. BigP1983

    BigP1983 Active Member Full Member

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    John Rawling? There are worse commentators about.
     
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  6. Matt Ldn

    Matt Ldn Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think the whole team did well in the main event. No excuses for enzo, they said he probably would've lost in the first and that it was a shambles. Congratulated him on his victory but didn't pretend he should do anything other than retire.
     
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  7. HMSTempleGarden

    HMSTempleGarden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Rawling is very good always has time for the fans as well.
     
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  8. Vyborg1917

    Vyborg1917 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    But he's just not sexy though is he?! He's competent, but doesn't have that wow factor.
     
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  9. Barlivia

    Barlivia War Froch Full Member

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    What exactly are you looking for? Whos 'sexy' as a commentator in your eyes and please don't say adam smith or I'll puke
     
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  10. Vyborg1917

    Vyborg1917 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Al Bernstein.
     
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  11. Barlivia

    Barlivia War Froch Full Member

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    He's more a colour analyst not blow by blow. Plus I was talking about uk commentators
     
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  12. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Phwoar!
     
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  13. Vyborg1917

    Vyborg1917 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    There're no sexy uk commentators; although when the sunlight catches Darke's hair....
     
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  14. Threetime no1

    Threetime no1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nice bloke Rawling but can't get away with his commentary.
     
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  15. Renegade

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    Excellent research on the fighters? I agree entirely.
     
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