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The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 12:57
by Noxy
Is it possible to talk about Eubank vs Benn without saying "narrative" and "it is what it is" multiple times? From listening to the pundits, it would appear not. Flamin' Nora.
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 15:21
by KiwiRider
The narrative is fake, like a pro wrestling match. The made up beef only started when they figured out a way for these guys in different weight classes could fight.
It may as well be the Real Boxers of Britain.
Staged tiffs, egging, fake dust ups, induced dramas.
Really?
And what I would have called true boxing fans on here totally lapping it up.
Embarrassing.
Even Eubank Sr, well known for hogging any spotlight, isn't buying into this charade.
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 15:34
by Ruthless-RKO
Hearn uses the word narrative soooo much.
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 15:51
by Oiky
Take a shot everytime Hearn says narrative
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 15:56
by Ruthless-RKO
Oiky wrote: ↑25 Apr 2025, 15:51
Take a shot everytime Hearn says narrative
I’ll take a shot of Irn Bru haha
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 16:16
by golden_labrador
Oiky wrote: ↑25 Apr 2025, 15:51
Take a shot everytime Hearn says narrative
I think I've reached peak Hearn.. can't stand the guy anymore. he's made enough money to retire surely
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 16:20
by Noxy
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑25 Apr 2025, 15:34
Hearn uses the word narrative soooo much.
He does and all.
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 16:45
by Ruthless-RKO
golden_labrador wrote: ↑25 Apr 2025, 16:16
Oiky wrote: ↑25 Apr 2025, 15:51
Take a shot everytime Hearn says narrative
I think I've reached peak Hearn.. can't stand the guy anymore. he's made enough money to retire surely
Yh he’s been hinting retirement for the last year now.
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 17:39
by Bercli
KiwiRider wrote: ↑25 Apr 2025, 15:21
The narrative is fake, like a pro wrestling match. The made up beef only started when they figured out a way for these guys in different weight classes could fight.
It may as well be the Real Boxers of Britain.
Staged tiffs, egging, fake dust ups, induced dramas.
Really?
And what I would have called true boxing fans on here totally lapping it up.
Embarrassing.
Even Eubank Sr, well known for hogging any spotlight, isn't buying into this charade.
Eubank Snr would attend the opening of an envelope if he was getting paid so the fact even he is giving this 'charade' a swerve tells you all you need to know
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 19:18
by golden_labrador
Bercli wrote: ↑25 Apr 2025, 17:39
KiwiRider wrote: ↑25 Apr 2025, 15:21
The narrative is fake, like a pro wrestling match. The made up beef only started when they figured out a way for these guys in different weight classes could fight.
It may as well be the Real Boxers of Britain.
Staged tiffs, egging, fake dust ups, induced dramas.
Really?
And what I would have called true boxing fans on here totally lapping it up.
Embarrassing.
Even Eubank Sr, well known for hogging any spotlight, isn't buying into this charade.
Eubank Snr would attend the opening of an envelope if he was getting paid so the fact even he is giving this 'charade' a swerve tells you all you need to know
that it's a truly farcical event that makes boxing look even worse than normal
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 19:39
by golden_labrador
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 25 Apr 2025, 20:41
by KiwiRider
Ha! Yes good article. And the article linked in about Turki was interesting too.
I'll submit just this part, in case someone was expecting to respond to one of his tweets:
“There was a group of people we’d call Turki’s victims,” says a former prisoner, who was incarcerated for criticising the government on social media. “‘What’s your case?’ ‘Oh, I’m one of Turki’s victims, I criticised Turki Al-Sheikh.’ Turki’s nickname is Tutu — so we called it the Tutu Wing.
“I knew one guy who replied to one of Turki’s tweets complaining that his team lost. He had nothing to do with politics — he was a football fan. And he said he was imprisoned just for that tweet.”
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 26 Apr 2025, 04:19
by golden_labrador
KiwiRider wrote: ↑25 Apr 2025, 20:41
Ha! Yes good article. And the article linked in about Turki was interesting too.
I'll submit just this part, in case someone was expecting to respond to one of his tweets:
“There was a group of people we’d call Turki’s victims,” says a former prisoner, who was incarcerated for criticising the government on social media. “‘What’s your case?’ ‘Oh, I’m one of Turki’s victims, I criticised Turki Al-Sheikh.’ Turki’s nickname is Tutu — so we called it the Tutu Wing.
“I knew one guy who replied to one of Turki’s tweets complaining that his team lost. He had nothing to do with politics — he was a football fan. And he said he was imprisoned just for that tweet.”
I was genuinely a bit scared of linking that nytimes/athletic article but it's an interesting read too. no real surprises.
definitely won't be responding to any of his tweets
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 26 Apr 2025, 04:46
by SeanBrennan
It is what it is
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 26 Apr 2025, 05:50
by Kilburn
It really is.
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 26 Apr 2025, 06:03
by Noxy
That’s the narrative anyway.
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 27 Apr 2025, 12:07
by Ruthless-RKO
So what was the narrative last night lads?
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 27 Apr 2025, 12:28
by gilgamesh
What it is, is the narrative. And the narrative is what it is.
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 27 Apr 2025, 12:47
by Noxy
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑27 Apr 2025, 12:07
So what was the narrative last night lads?
A better scrap than I expected. Two proper hard men they are. Eubank still in hospital as far as I know but I'm assuming it's not serious, I hope not at least.
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 27 Apr 2025, 14:10
by golden_labrador
Noxy wrote: ↑27 Apr 2025, 12:47
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑27 Apr 2025, 12:07
So what was the narrative last night lads?
A better scrap than I expected. Two proper hard men they are. Eubank still in hospital as far as I know but I'm assuming it's not serious, I hope not at least.
Benn also in the same hospital now, round the corner from me
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 27 Apr 2025, 14:27
by Oiky
Eubank Snr getting out of that motor was straight up 90s wrestling vibes
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 27 Apr 2025, 14:34
by Ruthless-RKO
Oiky wrote: ↑27 Apr 2025, 14:27
Eubank Snr getting out of that motor was straight up 90s wrestling vibes
Pure cinema!!
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 27 Apr 2025, 15:10
by Noxy
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑27 Apr 2025, 14:34
Oiky wrote: ↑27 Apr 2025, 14:27
Eubank Snr getting out of that motor was straight up 90s wrestling vibes
Pure cinema!!
Too right
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 27 Apr 2025, 15:18
by Oiky
Noxy wrote: ↑27 Apr 2025, 15:10
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑27 Apr 2025, 14:34
Oiky wrote: ↑27 Apr 2025, 14:27
Eubank Snr getting out of that motor was straight up 90s wrestling vibes
Pure cinema!!
Too right
Absolute cinema
Re: The narrative is the narrative. It is what it is.
Posted: 29 Apr 2025, 03:23
by Ruthless-RKO
You'll never guess...
Just came across this article on Boxing--scene
Oleksandr Usyk-Daniel Dubois II needs a new narrative
