HBO is unbearable

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  1. Xplosive

    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

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    Announcers are neccessary because the VAST majority of people watching boxing have no clue what they're watching.

    Hardcores like us have seen enough fights to analyze what's going on without announcers, but that isn't the case for most people who can't tell difference between a jab and a right uppercut.
     
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    Ugotabe Kidding WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Also, even though it doesn't make sense on logical level, viewers do need the feeling of being part of the crowd.

    In fact, that is why theatres have always been circles and why also boxing was first fought in a circle (which is why it is called the ring). The spectators wanted to see the fight but also each other, it is as much of a social event.

    Thus having a guy who chats at you is important for most viewers. If only we could also choose that company
     
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    I've seen that and loved it.
     
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    "Not much is a lot for De La Hoya"
     
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    The implication that you can't score a fight unbiasedly without turning off the sound is a joke too. We're all used to tuning out the annoying commentary in sports by now.
     
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    At least they all speak English. Living in Japan I have to listen to Japanese gibberish during my boxing telecasts. You learn to appreciate any of the HBO or other network talking heads after suffering through that. The only bonus I get is having PPV's shown with my cable package like it's just any other sporting event.
     
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    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

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    I'd listen to a Japanese commentator over Limpley anyday.
     
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    mexican wedding shirt The Greatest of Are Times

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    I like the Japanese language a lot, so yeah, give me some Japs over that goggle eyed Kellerdude any day :D
     
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    No you won't
     
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    I wish I had the power to make it true and force you to listen to Japanese commentary for the rest of your days as punishment for your vile exaggerations lol
     
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    I have watched some whole fights in Japanese, and honestly I prefer it to listening to that cunt Kellerdude.

    I would obviously take good commentary over Kellerdude et al though, ie Merchant ;)
     
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    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

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    I've seen plenty of fights with Japanese commentary. It's not bad at all. Can't understand a fuckin word they're saying, but they're always very passionate.

    Far less annoying than listening to Limpley.
     

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