Boxing

[chops_a_must]

Just started a new thread to talk about boxing. Does anyone else enjoy watching it? I know I probably shouldn't, but I actually do really enjoy watching boxing. I'm not sure what it is, but you can't help but admire the strength, endurance and courage/ stupidity some of these guys have.

Anyway, there are a couple of ripping fights over the next week or so. Hatton and Mayweather today, with the idiot man Mundine tomorrow and Green fighting next week.

Anyone watching today's fight? Or have any thoughts on it? I'm barracking for Hatton, mainly because I can't stand loud mouth yanks, but I don't think he will win unfortunately.

Have a good day people.

 

[nomore4s]

Chops I also enjoy watching boxing but I'll watch any sport really.

Todays fight should be a ripper, was going to watch it but a bit hungover and there is no way I'm going near a pub today.

 

[prawn_86]

i think boxing is probably the most 'pure' of any sport out there.

I have to agree with chops though that there is a fine line between courage and stupidity.

But professional boxers are the epitomy of fitness imo. The athletes have every single fitness component: (these are just a few) agility, strength, power, speed, balance, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance.

Although one could argue for an even more 'caveman-esque' sport Ultimate Fighting Championship is the way to go as that was no rules whatsoever.

 

[Pommiegranite]

If any of you guys want to watch it for free live from HBO PPV, then download Sopcast and paste the link below into the address bar:

sop://broker1.sopcast.com:3912/35999

 

[doctorj]

Cheers for the link.

There's only one Ricky Hatton!

 

[chewy]

you can also download "TVU Player" for free

Then install go to Chinese channel CCTV-5 (sports) - yeah its in Chinese but you still get to see them hit each other lol

just starting now
:bier:

 

[chewy]

actually select english channel 61886 MMA-TV

it is live in English - and free - woot!

 

[prawn_86]

I cant get the TVU thingo working Chewy.

Do you need to sign up for it?

EDIT - got it. dont worry

 

[chops_a_must]

Woh. What a hook!

 

[prawn_86]

So does anyone know how we can gt the Mundine fight over the net tomorrow?

cheers for the heads up chewy that was good not to have to go out

 

[marklar]

Just started a new thread to talk about boxing. Does anyone else enjoy watching it?

After discovering kickboxing, Muay Thai and even UFC I find regular boxing rather boring.

m.

 

[Freeballinginawetsuit]

If any of you guys want to watch it for free live from HBO PPV, then download Sopcast and paste the link below into the address bar:

sop://broker1.sopcast.com:3912/35999

Downloaded sopcast, but cant get it to load any channels. Seems like a winner site if it works?.

Edit: It just started working.....cool!

 

[BlingBling]

Like boxing though K-1 and MMA is more my cuppa tea.
Had the K-1 GP here last night in Japan and was a pretty good night of fights (besides the overall winner).
Any of the ASF guys catch that?
Also UFC was on last night too..

 

[theasxgorilla]

I also love watching boxing (much to the dismay of other half). I also love watching Muay Thai...I think the emphasis on kicking and elbows and knees over punching makes it more spectacular to watch.

 

[disarray]

yep also a big fan of MMA. NSW has recently changed its laws to allow MMA fights here so mankinds taste for gladiatorial combat can continue to spread.

 

[chewy]

apparently the gladiators tv series is coming back soon too lol

...imagine the potential of that show if they made it hardcore lol

 

[SevenFX]

I cant get the TVU thingo working Chewy.

Do you need to sign up for it?

EDIT - got it. dont worry

Any good Prawn...????

Or do I have to learn chinese, and is it only boxing sports????

 

[>Apocalypto<]

Just started a new thread to talk about boxing. Does anyone else enjoy watching it? I know I probably shouldn't, but I actually do really enjoy watching boxing. I'm not sure what it is, but you can't help but admire the strength, endurance and courage/ stupidity some of these guys have.

Anyway, there are a couple of ripping fights over the next week or so. Hatton and Mayweather today, with the idiot man Mundine tomorrow and Green fighting next week.

Anyone watching today's fight? Or have any thoughts on it? I'm barracking for Hatton, mainly because I can't stand loud mouth yanks, but I don't think he will win unfortunately.

Have a good day people.

Nice thread chopps, I am a big fan of Muay Thai Cambodian Boxing (Kun Khmer) and western boxing.

to bad about Hatton, thought he would have had the goods.

 

[--B--]

I was also barracking for Hatton yesterday but unfortunately he was far outclassed by Mayweather.

in my opinion it wasnt the best of fights.. was a bit scrappy. thankfully it got a little exciting with the KO though.

 

[Wysiwyg]

Since there is a general interest in boxing and the Green - Jones Jnr. match has gone, a thread that covers boxing has been created. I always thought the little Russian born dude that came to make Australia home was a real destiny story.