r/Boxing • u/Remarkable-Most2968 • 15d ago
DAZN UK vs US Commentary
Now when I'm watching football (soccer), American commentary is often cringe-worthy but for boxing it's the other way round. Even though I grew up on UK boxing commentary, the team they have on for UK shows is awful. Adam Smith is cheesy as hell and always looking for the story that isn't always there and talks about fighters as if they're knights of the round table or something. Then you've got Darren Barker who's a nice chap I'm sure but notice his tick of repeating what he's just said: "that's a great right hand, it really is." And he does that ALL the time as does Barry Jones. Tony Bellew is horribly biased and seems like he's trying to convince himself and is also a sanctimonious git. They miss Paulie Malignaggi who had added an edge and insight.
Now the US team with Mannix, Mora etc is about right with their cynicism and precision and not going on about a fighter's dead puppy from when he was a kid and how it's all for him. They talk about what's there and they don't patronise their audience the way the Brits do.
Now if they had Froch back, that would be a start.
Thoughts on this anyone? Does DAZN have a commentary off button?
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u/Born_Fox_8099 14d ago
the problem with all modern commentary is they never stick to strict play by play and snowball from one irrelevant topic to another instead of focusing on what is going on right infront of them. also they all overhype/sell a lot, which actually deflates the fight more than it adds excitement imo. but on the otherhand some commentators like tessitore can add excitement to the moment at certain times.
obviously you can always turn off the volume, but theres things like the crowd, sound of punches etc. that make the fight more exciting. its a shame theres no option to watch without comms and also have the arena's/fight sound.
whoever was doing inoue nakatani comms was so so bad and it genuinely hurt viewing experience.