Unfortunately nobody.
Was brought up boxing all my life, from recording the big fights for my dad who worked evenings. When the big fights were on SKY i would go with him to his mates places where a few would gather to watch the big fight in the early hours of the morning. There would be a big help yourself dinner on the table, everyone boozing and giving their authority on the upcoming fight or dissecting a previous fight. Inevitably people were up out of their seats visually demonstrating their points and arguements got heated. I was the only kid there and they used to tell me about the old days when they were single and worked together, and how they used to all go to the cinema together to watch the big fights and listen on the radio. The highlight was me putting on the gloves and hitting various palms (at 8/9 with about 8 coaches all giving advise at the same time). Those were great times, these guys lived boxing and had a great laugh. I can only imagine the evening if the forum members got together to watch a fight and had a few beers. It would be hilarious. Now the only person who I can have a decent discussion about boxing with is my brother and you guys.
Occasionally I run into someone who claims he is a "boxing fan" and how he watched a recent fight. I get all excited and go on for about 15 mins about the fight, fighter, style, competition etc and then see's that the guy doesn't know what the hell I'm talking about! The false hope is killing me.
What good is there watching a great fight without someone else knowledgeable to talk to. I've tried watching it with mates, but they drive me crazy saying things like "that guy will win because he's bigger" or "he should just punch him in the face!?!" Trying to explain the intricacies of boxing to a layperson is a nightmare. I wish I could find "gang" like my dad had!!
(But I have a secret plan in motion........)


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