The November 1990 issue of Ring magazine ran a cover story on a rumored heavyweight fight between Mike Tyson and George Foreman. If that fight had occurred in late 1990 or early 1991, how do you think the fight would unfold and who do you think wins? Thanks, as always, for the excellent podcasting!
I know you're not a fan of Saudi money, but here's a hypothetical. Suppose the Saudis gave you $15-$20 million total to spend on one main boxing card (three or four matches). What matches do you think you could put together at about that cost that would be most appealing to fans?
All right gents, retrying after not making the cut (super late post on my part) the first time, so here are a couple (same ones as last time):
I don’t like cliches, so with that in mind I hate the narrarive that boxing needs saving, the fight to save boxing etc. Like Larry Merchant once said, “nothing will kill boxing, and nothing can save it”. I appreciate the sport how it is and accept it with its issues. That said, sometimes I stop to think, what could realistically be done (with enfasis on realistically) to at least help boxing a little bit in terms of maybe finding a way where the fights between the top fighters get made when they should and that means when they fighters are at their peak or at least close to it and not when years have passed and fans are so desperate to see the matchup and it turns out to be a dud because the fighters are at the tail end of their careers. Any suggestions in mind? I once heard Kurt Emhoff talk about an idea where every two years top fighters from different promotions fight each other for the top spot, belt or whatever to try and determine the best fighter in each division. He went on with some details which I dont remember well but it was a good idea but one where all promoters would have to sign up. Hard to do but oh well. Anyway, any sugestions?
Second question, not boxing related but out of curiosity, why does kieran shows resistance to watch breaking bad? I mean he obviously watches tv because I have heard his reviews on Monson and True Detective, but for some reason whenever Eric mentions it, is like he does not want to watch it. Is there a reason for that or is it just to irritate Eric? If it is, I can respect that, but other than that what the hell Kieran? Its like one of the best series of all time. I watched it long after it aired and managed to find two or three Breaking Bill episodes and catched Eric and Detloff review of El camino. Could there be a possible “Breaking Kieran” episodes?
I know it is not quite done yet, but I actually really like Teo Lopez v. Steve Claggett. Claggett's engine and output are ridiculous. I see headlines saying the fight is no good, Claggett is a nobody, etc. I've seen Claggett fight just one time, but I like him; what do you guys think? ...AND STILL, my favorite podcast, Raskin & Mulvaney! Keep up the good work. Thanks.
This is going to sound very straightforward and/or weird, but how good is Boots Ennis? I know it's impossible to know until (if, god forbid) he faces better opposition, but if you had to guess how he'd do against the very best, I'm curious to know what you think his ceiling is -- he's obviously an outrageous talent, but is that talent more Golovkin-level or Crawford-level? (Also, you guys have answered my questions before, so if you're split on including this or another one, go with the other one.) Thanks!
Continuing my campaign against alphabet silliness I pose the same question I’ve asked before:
Do you think the increase of undisputed matches leads to more fighters pursuing lineal championships rather than just becoming alphabet belt holders?
Do you think having one champion per weight class would make marketing to casual fans easier by needing less explanation for what a boxing champion is?
Wishing a belated Happy Burday to Kieran, and a big congratulations to Eric for getting back to winning ways on the money punch.
The November 1990 issue of Ring magazine ran a cover story on a rumored heavyweight fight between Mike Tyson and George Foreman. If that fight had occurred in late 1990 or early 1991, how do you think the fight would unfold and who do you think wins? Thanks, as always, for the excellent podcasting!
I know you're not a fan of Saudi money, but here's a hypothetical. Suppose the Saudis gave you $15-$20 million total to spend on one main boxing card (three or four matches). What matches do you think you could put together at about that cost that would be most appealing to fans?
Every man has his price. What are yours for calling the next iteration "His Excellency's Riyadh Season Boxing Podcast"?
All right gents, retrying after not making the cut (super late post on my part) the first time, so here are a couple (same ones as last time):
I don’t like cliches, so with that in mind I hate the narrarive that boxing needs saving, the fight to save boxing etc. Like Larry Merchant once said, “nothing will kill boxing, and nothing can save it”. I appreciate the sport how it is and accept it with its issues. That said, sometimes I stop to think, what could realistically be done (with enfasis on realistically) to at least help boxing a little bit in terms of maybe finding a way where the fights between the top fighters get made when they should and that means when they fighters are at their peak or at least close to it and not when years have passed and fans are so desperate to see the matchup and it turns out to be a dud because the fighters are at the tail end of their careers. Any suggestions in mind? I once heard Kurt Emhoff talk about an idea where every two years top fighters from different promotions fight each other for the top spot, belt or whatever to try and determine the best fighter in each division. He went on with some details which I dont remember well but it was a good idea but one where all promoters would have to sign up. Hard to do but oh well. Anyway, any sugestions?
Second question, not boxing related but out of curiosity, why does kieran shows resistance to watch breaking bad? I mean he obviously watches tv because I have heard his reviews on Monson and True Detective, but for some reason whenever Eric mentions it, is like he does not want to watch it. Is there a reason for that or is it just to irritate Eric? If it is, I can respect that, but other than that what the hell Kieran? Its like one of the best series of all time. I watched it long after it aired and managed to find two or three Breaking Bill episodes and catched Eric and Detloff review of El camino. Could there be a possible “Breaking Kieran” episodes?
I know it is not quite done yet, but I actually really like Teo Lopez v. Steve Claggett. Claggett's engine and output are ridiculous. I see headlines saying the fight is no good, Claggett is a nobody, etc. I've seen Claggett fight just one time, but I like him; what do you guys think? ...AND STILL, my favorite podcast, Raskin & Mulvaney! Keep up the good work. Thanks.
This is going to sound very straightforward and/or weird, but how good is Boots Ennis? I know it's impossible to know until (if, god forbid) he faces better opposition, but if you had to guess how he'd do against the very best, I'm curious to know what you think his ceiling is -- he's obviously an outrageous talent, but is that talent more Golovkin-level or Crawford-level? (Also, you guys have answered my questions before, so if you're split on including this or another one, go with the other one.) Thanks!
Going Old School….These 3 fights ALMOST but didn’t happen. Rank them in order of anticipation and what You guys think the outcome would have been….
1) Sugar Ray Leonard vs Aaron Pryor
2) Barry McGuigan vs Azumah Nelson
3) Roberto Duran vs Alexis Arguello
Thanks Guys,
GattiBroBro
Continuing my campaign against alphabet silliness I pose the same question I’ve asked before:
Do you think the increase of undisputed matches leads to more fighters pursuing lineal championships rather than just becoming alphabet belt holders?
Do you think having one champion per weight class would make marketing to casual fans easier by needing less explanation for what a boxing champion is?
Wishing a belated Happy Burday to Kieran, and a big congratulations to Eric for getting back to winning ways on the money punch.
Cheers!