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Enlightened-One wrote: ↑07 Jun 2021, 17:57

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑07 Jun 2021, 10:58 I said it earlier in this thread, but how incompetent and awful a commentator is Adam Smith? How cann you know so little about boxing when you've been commentating on it or working on it your adult life and been lucky enough to be ringside at some of the biggest boxing nights ever?

Its the same thing - chooses his man (obv Mayweather here). Talks about him only. Ignores every shot the other fighter lands. Is seemingly blind to reading a fight or noticing any swing of momentum or subtlety. Has zero insight. Vomits preprepared cliche after cliche.

Great to hear Barry Jones out him right so often including picking out shots that Paul actually landed. I so hope Sky Sports boxing ends. Get rid of all the Sky clowns. Smith doesn't even deserve the netball!

I can understand the reasons for you’ve cited for criticising Adam Smith, but to be perfectly honest, I’ve never watched a bout where the broadcasting team haven’t shown favouritism towards “their own man”.

I don’t think that Adam Smith is incompetent, it’s just part of his job title to put a positive spin on Sky’s own fighters (or guys his employers will want to work with in the future).

I’m not saying I agree with it (I certainly don’t endorse such conduct), but it seems a tad unreasonable to single out Adam Smith, when media bias is commonplace.

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑07 Jun 2021, 18:57

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑07 Jun 2021, 17:57

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑07 Jun 2021, 10:58 I said it earlier in this thread, but how incompetent and awful a commentator is Adam Smith? How cann you know so little about boxing when you've been commentating on it or working on it your adult life and been lucky enough to be ringside at some of the biggest boxing nights ever?

Its the same thing - chooses his man (obv Mayweather here). Talks about him only. Ignores every shot the other fighter lands. Is seemingly blind to reading a fight or noticing any swing of momentum or subtlety. Has zero insight. Vomits preprepared cliche after cliche.

Great to hear Barry Jones out him right so often including picking out shots that Paul actually landed. I so hope Sky Sports boxing ends. Get rid of all the Sky clowns. Smith doesn't even deserve the netball!

I can understand the reasons for you’ve cited for criticising Adam Smith, but to be perfectly honest, I’ve never watched a bout where the broadcasting team haven’t shown favouritism towards “their own man”.

I don’t think that Adam Smith is incompetent, it’s just part of his job title to put a positive spin on Sky’s own fighters (or guys his employers will want to work with in the future).

I’m not saying I agree with it (I certainly don’t endorse such conduct), but it seems a tad unreasonable to single out Adam Smith, when media bias is commonplace.

Many many posters may disagree

Impractical Poster wrote: ↑07 Jun 2021, 23:20 One half of me thinks Floyd didn't take this fight seriously. The other half thinks this was orchistrated to goad Jake into a fight.

Bandog wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 06:50 It's simply entertainment. In a good way, it puts more eyes on the sport of boxing. Whether good or bad, I'd rather watch something like this than WWE, which is much more dishonest as far as competition. Floyd is a smart businessman.

hhaehre wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 03:15

Impractical Poster wrote: ↑07 Jun 2021, 23:20 One half of me thinks Floyd didn't take this fight seriously. The other half thinks this was orchistrated to goad Jake into a fight.

He got paid a ton of money to spar 8 rounds with a novice, where's the mystery? The "fight" means nothing to Floyd, he just took the money. He'd be a fool not to do it, all reward and no risk.

Impractical Poster wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 08:13

hhaehre wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 03:15

Impractical Poster wrote: ↑07 Jun 2021, 23:20 One half of me thinks Floyd didn't take this fight seriously. The other half thinks this was orchistrated to goad Jake into a fight.

He got paid a ton of money to spar 8 rounds with a novice, where's the mystery? The "fight" means nothing to Floyd, he just took the money. He'd be a fool not to do it, all reward and no risk.

Thanks for the insight into Floyd's thinking Dr H.

hhaehre wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 15:35

Impractical Poster wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 08:13

hhaehre wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 03:15
He got paid a ton of money to spar 8 rounds with a novice, where's the mystery? The "fight" means nothing to Floyd, he just took the money. He'd be a fool not to do it, all reward and no risk.

Thanks for the insight into Floyd's thinking Dr H.

Sounded like you needed it. Or do you want to speculate further on whether Floyd took it seriously?

Impractical Poster wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 17:07

hhaehre wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 15:35

Impractical Poster wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 08:13
Thanks for the insight into Floyd's thinking Dr H.

Sounded like you needed it. Or do you want to speculate further on whether Floyd took it seriously?

I'm sorry. It wasn't my intent to trigger anyone with my assumption.

hhaehre wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 19:28

Impractical Poster wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 17:07

hhaehre wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 15:35
Sounded like you needed it. Or do you want to speculate further on whether Floyd took it seriously?

I'm sorry. It wasn't my intent to trigger anyone with my assumption.

Wasn't me who got triggered.

Impractical Poster wrote: ↑07 Jun 2021, 23:20 One half of me thinks Floyd didn't take this fight seriously. The other half thinks this was orchistrated to goad Jake into a fight.

Bandog wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 20:57 It's laughable to read some of the comments. What is it that you guys don't understand??? Floyd once again gave the public the "illusion" about the danger of a guy 6" taller and 40lbs heavier, 10-15 yrs younger?, that "might" KO him. He is laughing all the way to the bank. Don't read into it more than it is..=entertainment for dumb novice fans.(and the even dumber Floyd haters!) "Pay to see me win, pay to see me lose, as long as you pay to see me".

gregregegg wrote: ↑07 Jun 2021, 18:47 The conspiracy that Floyd sparked Logan out, caught him, held him up covering his face so no one could tell and then when he came back they just continued Is my favourite nonsense of all time.

Bandog wrote: ↑08 Jun 2021, 20:57 It's laughable to read some of the comments. What is it that you guys don't understand??? Floyd once again gave the public the "illusion" about the danger of a guy 6" taller and 40lbs heavier, 10-15 yrs younger?, that "might" KO him. He is laughing all the way to the bank. Don't read into it more than it is..=entertainment for dumb novice fans.(and the even dumber Floyd haters!) "Pay to see me win, pay to see me lose, as long as you pay to see me".