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keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 19:08 Adam's a great guy and very knowledgeable on the sport, but I don't care for his commentary. I MUCH preferred Mike Costello. That said, Adam could be doing what he's told to do from the higher ups.

TheLeprechaun wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 20:41 The man is an absolute pillock of the highest order and shouldn't be anywhere near a commentary booth. I feel like I'm genuinely in danger of going into psychosis if I listen to him. It was purely in the interest of my mental health that I muted the broadcast.

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 19:43

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 19:08 Adam's a great guy and very knowledgeable on the sport, but I don't care for his commentary. I MUCH preferred Mike Costello. That said, Adam could be doing what he's told to do from the higher ups.

Nail on the head there Keith

Costello wasn't necessarily my favourite commentator but i appreciated his low key delivery and focus on the actual fight in front of him as opposed to Smith's impression of a man with his trousers on fire regardless of the situation.

What Smith does that Costello couldn't / wouldn't is promote DAZN's schedule mid commentary, that's why he's there. People with a much better knowledge than me of how to boost viewing figures have come to the conclusion that a man shouting at the top of his voice about how everything on DAZN (past, present and future) is absolutely brilliant will keep viewers coming back for more so Smith does as he's told and those of us who prefer a more natural, less excitable style of commentary can only use the mute button and think longingly of the joys of listening to Harry Carpenter or Reg Gutteridge or Ian Darke

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 20:55 i get the impression that adam comes out to the commentary booth with a red carpet rolled out, a pimp cane, and someone on each side of him to push away wild fans wanting to get a touch of him

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 20:58 but seriously, for me a fight that sums up adam smith's commentary was when kieran molloy fight some tough mexican dude

it was a hard ass fight, molloy with the silky skills of 100+ amateur fight irish national champ, but the mexican was going at him and giving him hell. had molloy ragged and down from a body shot. molloy got up and found himself to deservedly come through a 1 point winner on the cards. everyone was rightfully talking about what a hell of a good and close fight it was

except smith, who instead of enjoying the battle and praising both guys kept one sidedly droning on about how awesome molloy was, refusing to suggest that he had the slightest bit of trouble aside from the kd. and then moaning about how the card was way too close and all that cheerleader ish.

he goes into a fight with a narrative and keeps trying to sell you it even when it doesnt unfold as he wants, i mute him

that said, he is still better than the biggest british cheerleading commentator i ever heard, nick halling. a-side fighter would feint and he'd explode with 'OH THATS' GOOD WORK (insert name here)"

Coco wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 20:54

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 19:43

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 19:08 Adam's a great guy and very knowledgeable on the sport, but I don't care for his commentary. I MUCH preferred Mike Costello. That said, Adam could be doing what he's told to do from the higher ups.

Nail on the head there Keith

Costello wasn't necessarily my favourite commentator but i appreciated his low key delivery and focus on the actual fight in front of him as opposed to Smith's impression of a man with his trousers on fire regardless of the situation.

What Smith does that Costello couldn't / wouldn't is promote DAZN's schedule mid commentary, that's why he's there. People with a much better knowledge than me of how to boost viewing figures have come to the conclusion that a man shouting at the top of his voice about how everything on DAZN (past, present and future) is absolutely brilliant will keep viewers coming back for more so Smith does as he's told and those of us who prefer a more natural, less excitable style of commentary can only use the mute button and think longingly of the joys of listening to Harry Carpenter or Reg Gutteridge or Ian Darke

The justification for Smith is that he is a nice guy and loves the sport.

He can read out a few facts about boxing, but that doesn't equate to knowledge, and he has zero insight or understanding of the game.

You would think that after 25 years he would have picked up something.

The blonde dolly bird asked some decent questions to Frampton, showed insight, passed them the ball and let them run with it.

He said about if Lapin lost, that it would have a really negative effect on Uysks head. How can he come out with nonsense like that.

He really seems like he is on the sniff

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 20:58 but seriously, for me a fight that sums up adam smith's commentary was when kieran molloy fight some tough mexican dude

it was a hard ass fight, molloy with the silky skills of 100+ amateur fight irish national champ, but the mexican was going at him and giving him hell. had molloy ragged and down from a body shot. molloy got up and found himself to deservedly come through a 1 point winner on the cards. everyone was rightfully talking about what a hell of a good and close fight it was

except smith, who instead of enjoying the battle and praising both guys kept one sidedly droning on about how awesome molloy was, refusing to suggest that he had the slightest bit of trouble aside from the kd. and then moaning about how the card was way too close and all that cheerleader ish.

he goes into a fight with a narrative and keeps trying to sell you it even when it doesnt unfold as he wants, i mute him

that said, he is still better than the biggest british cheerleading commentator i ever heard, nick halling. a-side fighter would feint and he'd explode with 'OH THATS' GOOD WORK (insert name here)"

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 21:57
If nice guys with a love for the sport were the pre requisites we'd have guys like Ed Robinson or Tris Dixon on our screens

Smith doesn't strike me as a nice guy at all. More a narcissistic, sharp elbowed company man, arse licking whoever he needs to to get the gig. He's suitably deferential around boxing folk which maybe gives the illusion of being a decent bloke but even that comes across as cringeworthy - like his "there's the respect" schtick

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 19:43

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 19:08 Adam's a great guy and very knowledgeable on the sport, but I don't care for his commentary. I MUCH preferred Mike Costello. That said, Adam could be doing what he's told to do from the higher ups.

Nail on the head there Keith

Costello wasn't necessarily my favourite commentator but i appreciated his low key delivery and focus on the actual fight in front of him as opposed to Smith's impression of a man with his trousers on fire regardless of the situation.

What Smith does that Costello couldn't / wouldn't is promote DAZN's schedule mid commentary, that's why he's there. People with a much better knowledge than me of how to boost viewing figures have come to the conclusion that a man shouting at the top of his voice about how everything on DAZN (past, present and future) is absolutely brilliant will keep viewers coming back for more so Smith does as he's told and those of us who prefer a more natural, less excitable style of commentary can only use the mute button and think longingly of the joys of listening to Harry Carpenter or Reg Gutteridge or Ian Darke

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 21:57

Coco wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 20:54

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 19:43
Nail on the head there Keith

Costello wasn't necessarily my favourite commentator but i appreciated his low key delivery and focus on the actual fight in front of him as opposed to Smith's impression of a man with his trousers on fire regardless of the situation.

What Smith does that Costello couldn't / wouldn't is promote DAZN's schedule mid commentary, that's why he's there. People with a much better knowledge than me of how to boost viewing figures have come to the conclusion that a man shouting at the top of his voice about how everything on DAZN (past, present and future) is absolutely brilliant will keep viewers coming back for more so Smith does as he's told and those of us who prefer a more natural, less excitable style of commentary can only use the mute button and think longingly of the joys of listening to Harry Carpenter or Reg Gutteridge or Ian Darke

The justification for Smith is that he is a nice guy and loves the sport.

He can read out a few facts about boxing, but that doesn't equate to knowledge, and he has zero insight or understanding of the game.

You would think that after 25 years he would have picked up something.

The blonde dolly bird asked some decent questions to Frampton, showed insight, passed them the ball and let them run with it.

He said about if Lapin lost, that it would have a really negative effect on Uysks head. How can he come out with nonsense like that.

He really seems like he is on the sniff

If nice guys with a love for the sport were the pre requisites we'd have guys like Ed Robinson or Tris Dixon on our screens

Smith doesn't strike me as a nice guy at all. More a narcissistic, sharp elbowed company man, arse licking whoever he needs to to get the gig. He's suitably deferential around boxing folk which maybe gives the illusion of being a decent bloke but even that comes across as cringeworthy - like his "there's the respect" schtick

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Jul 2025, 15:36 Someone make some bingo cards for the next time he is on.

I got the quotes:

“This is what boxing’s all about!”
“We’ve got a fight on our hands!”
“He’s digging deep now”
“Toe-to-toe!”
“It’s all on the line tonight”
“A chess match early on”
“The atmosphere is electric!”
“Styles make fights”
“This could go either way”
“He’s hurt him there!”
“All the talk is over”
“It’s heating up now”
**FREE SPACE**
“They’re trading leather!”
“What a response!”
“Can he recover?”
“He’s on unsteady legs”
“This is turning into a war”
“The drama continues!”
“He’s biting down on the gumshield”
“Pure theatre!”
“He’s got to let his hands go”
“A test of heart and will”
“He’s come to fight tonight”
“Edge-of-your-seat stuff!”
“Barrera and Morales!”

Or take a shot when he says any of them

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Jul 2025, 15:36 Someone make some bingo cards for the next time he is on.

I got the quotes:

“This is what boxing’s all about!”
“We’ve got a fight on our hands!”
“He’s digging deep now”
“Toe-to-toe!”
“It’s all on the line tonight”
“A chess match early on”
“The atmosphere is electric!”
“Styles make fights”
“This could go either way”
“He’s hurt him there!”
“All the talk is over”
“It’s heating up now”
**FREE SPACE**
“They’re trading leather!”
“What a response!”
“Can he recover?”
“He’s on unsteady legs”
“This is turning into a war”
“The drama continues!”
“He’s biting down on the gumshield”
“Pure theatre!”
“He’s got to let his hands go”
“A test of heart and will”
“He’s come to fight tonight”
“Edge-of-your-seat stuff!”
“Barrera and Morales!”

Or take a shot when he says any of them

Boxerbeetle wrote: ↑20 Jul 2025, 15:51

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Jul 2025, 15:36 Someone make some bingo cards for the next time he is on.

I got the quotes:

“This is what boxing’s all about!”
“We’ve got a fight on our hands!”
“He’s digging deep now”
“Toe-to-toe!”
“It’s all on the line tonight”
“A chess match early on”
“The atmosphere is electric!”
“Styles make fights”
“This could go either way”
“He’s hurt him there!”
“All the talk is over”
“It’s heating up now”
**FREE SPACE**
“They’re trading leather!”
“What a response!”
“Can he recover?”
“He’s on unsteady legs”
“This is turning into a war”
“The drama continues!”
“He’s biting down on the gumshield”
“Pure theatre!”
“He’s got to let his hands go”
“A test of heart and will”
“He’s come to fight tonight”
“Edge-of-your-seat stuff!”
“Barrera and Morales!”

Or take a shot when he says any of them

How have you managed to miss “there’s the respect” out of all those?

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑20 Jul 2025, 15:04 I think there are better commentators but he does seem a nice guy and family man, and has beaten cancer and seems to be well liked by boxers, he clearly loves the sport. I like his work with GBM.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Jul 2025, 15:36 Someone make some bingo cards for the next time he is on.

I got the quotes:

“there’s the respect”
“This is what boxing’s all about!”
“We’ve got a fight on our hands!”
“He’s digging deep now”
“Toe-to-toe!”
“It’s all on the line tonight”
“A chess match early on”
“The atmosphere is electric!”
“Styles make fights”
“This could go either way”
“He’s hurt him there!”
“All the talk is over”
“It’s heating up now”
**FREE SPACE**
“They’re trading leather!”
“What a response!”
“Can he recover?”
“He’s on unsteady legs”
“This is turning into a war”
“The drama continues!”
“He’s biting down on the gumshield”
“Pure theatre!”
“He’s got to let his hands go”
“A test of heart and will”
“He’s come to fight tonight”
“Edge-of-your-seat stuff!”
“Barrera and Morales!”

Or take a shot when he says any of them

jamesmcdonnell wrote: ↑20 Jul 2025, 16:37

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑20 Jul 2025, 15:04 I think there are better commentators but he does seem a nice guy and family man, and has beaten cancer and seems to be well liked by boxers, he clearly loves the sport. I like his work with GBM.

He's ironically a cancer on the sport.