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The " Cold War of boxing"
I got to admit I like hbo better better production better analyst no golden boy agenda.
Ggg, Stevenson, his Russian assassin that wants to fight him kov, rig, donaire, ruslan, Bradley, manny, Rios, Alvarado, Martinez, fat Chavez jr
Showtime should just change its name to golden boy.
Also what fight would you rather see Martinez vs cotto on hbo canelo vs cotto on showtime.
I much perfer HBO, but I'm biased because HBO boxing telecasts is how I started watching and learning about boxing. A HBO broadcast, to me, is how a boxing match should look, feel and sound (unless we're talking about vintage fights).
I much perfer the commentating of HBO fights. I love Harold Lederman coming in every three rounds and giving his scorecard and opinion on how the fight is playing out. I get excited about HBO broadcasts.
Showtime do a great job as well, but I'm not a big fan of their announcing team. I've hated Mauro Ranello for about 10 years now, since he started announcing Pride FC fights.
Do not have a favorite, I watch both with equal pleasure.
Kellerman makes me grind my teeth at times and if Jim Grey was limited to two questions it would be a great improvement.
I think I like the SHOWTIME boxing panel more. Seems to be a little less scripted to me.
I'm looking forward to Friday Night Fights, I'm positive that's less scripted.
I like Mauro Ranello, he makes me laugh!Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
Mauro is bipolar, and is known as the 'Bi-Polar Rocker n' Roller'. Check him out on Google.
That literally gave me douche-chills down my spine.Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOed
Look at the shameful mismatches HBO had last weekend and this and then look at Showtimes lineup this weekend and it's an easy choice for me. I don't give two shits about announcers I usually mute them. I don't give two shits about production, I loved WWOS. I like fights. Showtime all day
whoever shows the best fights for the cheapest should be your choice.
Honestly I used to be a complete dedicated HBO guy. I think Larry Merchant was the greatest analyst of all time and it's a crying shame to see him go.
Max Kellerman is killing the channel, he has no idea what he is talking about and Roy was right to grill him the other night.
Before Larry left and Kellerman was left unchecked... This thread question would have been a laughable no brainer. The fact that anyone even seriously considers Showtime against HBO now is proof that Kellerman has gotta go!
All we knew about boxing on Saturday night was HBO. I hardly ever looked for SHOWTIME, it was just irrelevant- even when a fan fav was fighting.
BUUUUUTTTTTT.... SHOWTIME has put together STELLAR match-ups. HBO on the other hand has not been good with the match-making. Their fighter roster has also taken a little dip. Also, their marketing and promotions of the fighters are not up to standard these days- Their packaging of Ward, GGG and a few others make me wonder who in the hell is booking these matches and in charge of the promotional activities of the fighters on their network.
HBO is still the home for boxing, hardly anything will be able to take that away from them. But SHOWTIME is the place where the match-ups and more exciting fights are this time. Have to admit!
LOL Glad to help you out, friend.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeanflickerThat literally gave me douche-chills down my spine.Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOed