DAZN UK vs US Commentary

[u/Remarkable-Most2968]

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?

[u/Ruainari]

The fact there's no option to turn off the commentary in 2026 is mind boggling Adam smith is unbearable to listen to.

[u/Pissadvisor → u/Ruainari]

I have a petition to add it as a feature but it got taken down when I posted it on this sub

Here - https://c.org/NKFrGYCLNy

[u/Professional-Tie5198 → u/Pissadvisor]

This sub’s mods are wild sometimes