While I think we will mostly all agree that Halling is truly awful as a commentator, I have quite enjoyed Arthurs commentary. He picks up on things, seems fairly knowledgeable and fair to the fighters. He comes across as a decent guy. He did score the Ritson Vasquez fight to Ritson which was pretty bad but apart from that I have to give him a big thumbs up
Alex Arthur on commentary
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TheLeprechaun
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Alex Arthur on commentary
I have been watching the DAZN feed recently for the past few fights and Arthur commentates alongside the Nick Halling.
While I think we will mostly all agree that Halling is truly awful as a commentator, I have quite enjoyed Arthurs commentary. He picks up on things, seems fairly knowledgeable and fair to the fighters. He comes across as a decent guy. He did score the Ritson Vasquez fight to Ritson which was pretty bad but apart from that I have to give him a big thumbs up
While I think we will mostly all agree that Halling is truly awful as a commentator, I have quite enjoyed Arthurs commentary. He picks up on things, seems fairly knowledgeable and fair to the fighters. He comes across as a decent guy. He did score the Ritson Vasquez fight to Ritson which was pretty bad but apart from that I have to give him a big thumbs up
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Counter-puncher
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Re: Alex Arthur on commentary
I’ve always enjoyed listening to him. Frampton too. Algieri is good.
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MarkMcBurney
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Re: Alex Arthur on commentary
To be fair I watched a DAZN broadcast a while back and thought Halling was much better than I remembered. THATS HOW BAD ADAM SMITH IS.
Re: Alex Arthur on commentary
Yeah he comes across quite well, very knowledgeable. He's also part of a new podcast call The B.A.D Boxing podcast with Tris Dixon and Adam Booth. They've only done a couple of episodes so far but quite enjoying that.TheLeprechaun wrote: ↑22 Nov 2020, 20:03 I have been watching the DAZN feed recently for the past few fights and Arthur commentates alongside the Nick Halling.
While I think we will mostly all agree that Halling is truly awful as a commentator, I have quite enjoyed Arthurs commentary. He picks up on things, seems fairly knowledgeable and fair to the fighters. He comes across as a decent guy. He did score the Ritson Vasquez fight to Ritson which was pretty bad but apart from that I have to give him a big thumbs up![]()
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TheLeprechaun
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Re: Alex Arthur on commentary
Has he ever talked in depth about the Gomez fight?Webbo911 wrote: ↑23 Nov 2020, 06:01Yeah he comes across quite well, very knowledgeable. He's also part of a new podcast call The B.A.D Boxing podcast with Tris Dixon and Adam Booth. They've only done a couple of episodes so far but quite enjoying that.TheLeprechaun wrote: ↑22 Nov 2020, 20:03 I have been watching the DAZN feed recently for the past few fights and Arthur commentates alongside the Nick Halling.
While I think we will mostly all agree that Halling is truly awful as a commentator, I have quite enjoyed Arthurs commentary. He picks up on things, seems fairly knowledgeable and fair to the fighters. He comes across as a decent guy. He did score the Ritson Vasquez fight to Ritson which was pretty bad but apart from that I have to give him a big thumbs up![]()
Re: Alex Arthur on commentary
The podcast is mainly analysing the previous weekends big fight. They've done Crawford/Brook and Loma/Lopez so far I think.TheLeprechaun wrote: ↑23 Nov 2020, 06:10Has he ever talked in depth about the Gomez fight?Webbo911 wrote: ↑23 Nov 2020, 06:01Yeah he comes across quite well, very knowledgeable. He's also part of a new podcast call The B.A.D Boxing podcast with Tris Dixon and Adam Booth. They've only done a couple of episodes so far but quite enjoying that.TheLeprechaun wrote: ↑22 Nov 2020, 20:03 I have been watching the DAZN feed recently for the past few fights and Arthur commentates alongside the Nick Halling.
While I think we will mostly all agree that Halling is truly awful as a commentator, I have quite enjoyed Arthurs commentary. He picks up on things, seems fairly knowledgeable and fair to the fighters. He comes across as a decent guy. He did score the Ritson Vasquez fight to Ritson which was pretty bad but apart from that I have to give him a big thumbs up![]()
Not sure if he's done Tris' Boxing Life Stories yet but I'm sure he'll be asked about it on that.
Belter of a fight, one I watch back regularly.
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Stanny Onis
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Re: Alex Arthur on commentary
I usually really like Arthurs commentary. Nice guy and very knowledgeable.
However he was overrating Conor Benn too much at weekend calling him 'world class' was a bit of a stretch, praising his performance like it was Calzaghe vs Lacy.
However he was overrating Conor Benn too much at weekend calling him 'world class' was a bit of a stretch, praising his performance like it was Calzaghe vs Lacy.
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CaptainSpacerod
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Re: Alex Arthur on commentary
I’ve really enjoyed the BAD podcast - a welcome alternative to the Costello and Bunce borefest. The sound quality needs a bit of work though.Webbo911 wrote: ↑23 Nov 2020, 08:19The podcast is mainly analysing the previous weekends big fight. They've done Crawford/Brook and Loma/Lopez so far I think.
Not sure if he's done Tris' Boxing Life Stories yet but I'm sure he'll be asked about it on that.
Belter of a fight, one I watch back regularly.
Re: Alex Arthur on commentary
Agreed. Think they have to do everything online at the moment with covid, but hopefully they work out the kinks and keep them coming.CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑23 Nov 2020, 13:08I’ve really enjoyed the BAD podcast - a welcome alternative to the Costello and Bunce borefest. The sound quality needs a bit of work though.Webbo911 wrote: ↑23 Nov 2020, 08:19The podcast is mainly analysing the previous weekends big fight. They've done Crawford/Brook and Loma/Lopez so far I think.
Not sure if he's done Tris' Boxing Life Stories yet but I'm sure he'll be asked about it on that.
Belter of a fight, one I watch back regularly.
Re: Alex Arthur on commentary
Alex Arthur is a top commentator
Re: Alex Arthur on commentary
Yes he has. They discuss the Gomez fight. Good listen and comes across very well.Webbo911 wrote: ↑23 Nov 2020, 08:19The podcast is mainly analysing the previous weekends big fight. They've done Crawford/Brook and Loma/Lopez so far I think.
Not sure if he's done Tris' Boxing Life Stories yet but I'm sure he'll be asked about it on that.
Belter of a fight, one I watch back regularly.