Charlotte Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Are there any boxing fans on here? I don't understand it. Do people like watching it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 did you just watch the Enzo fight ?, was excellent fight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 what dont you understand char , good fight took some good punches that braithwaite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Yeah - I enjoy watching the odd boxing match. I enjoy it for the same reason I enjoy most other sports - it's the skill-based, technical aspects of throwing a good punch and the strategy and tactics of understanding and out-boxing your opponent (respectively) that I enjoy, not the fact that it's two blokes pummeling the cr*p out of each other, if that helps explain why I like it? That's probably why I don't enjoy watching pure strength/speed tests (ie. most athletics/weight lifting/etc. stuff bores me rigid). There IS a technical, strategic element to boxing, even if you don't see it at first. THAT'S the interesting bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 I wish I did see what it is that people like about watching it. I don't see the skill that you're talking about, I do literally see, like you said two men hitting each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 2 men in the square circle have a fight, points are awarded for technical ability in the ring for punches and blocks etc. Boxing is probably one of the most easiest sports to understand, and even the logic behind it is understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Boxing is probably one of the most easiest sports to understand, and even the logic behind it is understandable. What is the logic behind it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Are there any boxing fans on here? Yes, me That Enzo Macaranelli fight was a corker wasnt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 What is the logic behind it? It is a gentlemans sport, or then again when you see some of them it used to be. It was a show of manhood back in the day, now it's evolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Yes, me That Enzo Macaranelli fight was a corker wasnt it It was a good fight, if that's what it is, I mean one of the guys was hitting the other one more. What's with all the hugging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I'm with Charlotte on this one. I've never understood boxing. If the sport was purely about the skill the boxers would have a lot more protection and bouts would be decided purely on points. As it is the whole point of a boxing match is to beat your opponent unconscious. I really don't see how that can be considered sport in this day and age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I'm with Charlotte on this one. I appreciate why a lot of people find it enjoyable, but it doesn't entertain me. I remember being at a mates house when the Harrison-other bloke with name beginning with H was on a while back. I found that sooooooo boring! Granted, my mates who enjoy boxing said it was a bad fight, but it was far from watchable. I'll still watch Rocky though I want to take up a martial art, but not for the competitive fighting, more from a general fitness, stamina and co-ordination sense. I have got two left feet afterall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsupraman82 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 why do they call it a boxing 'ring' when its clearly a square??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I'm with Charlotte on this one I'm with Charlotte on this one Spooky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 why do they call it a boxing 'ring' when its clearly a square??? That's getting a little too philosophical on us for quarter to midnight on a Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Spooky Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Spooky I'm not sure what one I'm on at the moment, I'm undecided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I can understand the arguement totally as I am the same as Charlotte but with football. I find football totally pointless and extremely boring. 22 pansies running about a field getting over paid, now Rugby (leauge or union) is a better sport where it is played for the sport and not for the money. I bet that probably a lot of footballers would not do it if they were paid the same as rugby players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 The intention is to knock the opponent unconcious. Self-defence yes....sport, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 This is much more entertaining, esp when the good guy wins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3omgcuwrso&mode=related&search= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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