David Morrell vs Sena Agbeko ~ Farewell Showtime

[TIC]

chris fighting back towards the end of the round but he was getting wrecked

[Spicoli]

Always wondered where Colbert would be if he owned a comsitent punch. Natural speed, fast hands, mobility and understated grit are there. But the man throws feather dusters.

Glad this one is set for 12. Colbert hung up in the corner again

[Spicoli]

3-1 Valenzuela and Colbert flirting with disaster trying to fight out of the corner. But let's see where the Valenzuela gas tank is in a few rounds.

[TitoFan]

I don't think Colbert has won a round yet.

[TitoFan]

Holy CRAP!!!

[Spicoli]

Brutal ko by Valenzuela! Colbert face first and stiff as a board.

[TIC]

that was brutal

[Spicoli]

That's sportsmanship from both. May be it for Colbert. And a new page turned for Rayo Valenzuela. Very impressive

[TitoFan]

Ok awesome. Knew they had a much fuller recap and tribute. Going to miss Lennon on the intro too. Literally a lifetime of boxing fandom here.

Neither HBO nor Showtime will be truly replaced in boxing.

Going to date myself by decades here. But fuck it dude we all get older . I really do think boxing loses a sort of long-term investment with no premiere networks. Apps are the now and we're there. But the attention spans and "build" progression of both some fighters and big fights is not really there so much. The anticipation in real time. Often guys on the same feature card but deep down we knew they were looming around the corner. Now we spat back in forth as to why they will not happen. Fighters on keyboard tirades dropping N'ga this and N'ga that. Then they just sort of fall out of the sky one day. Or not at all

Well, we can both date ourselves.

My sadness from the demise of both HBO and Showtime boxing stems from the fact that these networks knew how to put on a good show. The buildup, the anticipation, the show itself, the production... all were unique to both these networks, and IMO cannot be equaled by any streaming service. Especially championship fights where country rivalries were involved. The atmosphere, skillfully picked up by the networks, was electric beyond belief. I'll always be a boxing fan. But saddened beyond measure by the changes that have occurred, including some that you mention above.

[Spicoli]

Ok awesome. Knew they had a much fuller recap and tribute. Going to miss Lennon on the intro too. Literally a lifetime of boxing fandom here.

Neither HBO nor Showtime will be truly replaced in boxing.

Going to date myself by decades here. But fuck it dude we all get older . I really do think boxing loses a sort of long-term investment with no premiere networks. Apps are the now and we're there. But the attention spans and "build" progression of both some fighters and big fights is not really there so much. The anticipation in real time. Often guys on the same feature card but deep down we knew they were looming around the corner. Now we spat back in forth as to why they will not happen. Fighters on keyboard tirades dropping N'ga this and N'ga that. Then they just sort of fall out of the sky one day. Or not at all

Well, we can both date ourselves.

My sadness from the demise of both HBO and Showtime boxing stems from the fact that these networks knew how to put on a good show. The buildup, the anticipation, the show itself, the production... all were unique to both these networks, and IMO cannot be equaled by any streaming service. Especially championship fights where country rivalries were involved. The atmosphere, skillfully picked up by the networks, was electric beyond belief. I'll always be a boxing fan. But saddened beyond measure by the changes that have occurred, including some that you mention above.

Very well said Tito.

[Spicoli]

Sena looks like Ben Tackie. Hope he brought that beard! Honestly like-want to see Morrell in a lively long fight. All the top notch talent to be the future.

[Spicoli]

They're calling Agbeko a KO artist but looked like he only committed to 2 straight rights there. Maybe he's setting traps on Morrell

[Spicoli]

Agbeko rocked off a right and uppercut then stumbles into corner for Morrell big follow up! Ref waves it Agbeko clearly hurt. Love the finishing instinct on Morrell.

[TitoFan]

Short night's work for Morrell. Agbeko had no chance.

[Spicoli]

Nothing but respect Morrell wanting 100 percent focus on Benavidez! Not like some undisputed champ is. 2024 has so much potential to be more massive.

Salute Jim Grey, probably most I've agreed with him in that close out piece. Very solid stuff.