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Originally posted by teddycanyon View Postany other job openings? I've always wanted to do a little boxing writing for New York fights.
Anyway I would err on the side of caution about celebrating too much or cheering for one fighter. I'm pretty sure you can get into it, I have a hard time believing Kieran Mulvaney is sitting there stone-faced when he covers a fight for ESPN.
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not sure about writing...but judging you cant enjoy the fight like youd like to..I sit quietly and chew gum to help hold back any reaction..I cant clap or cheer..so it sorta takes me out of the element that I would as a normal viewer..but I think writers, much like photographers are able to get involved..especially if not sitting at ring side..congrats on your new job!!!
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Originally posted by brickcityboxing View PostThanks a lot ... I was told to get quotes am I supposed to just pull them from off the web ?
With some of the bigger fights, a publicist will grab a few quotes when the fighter is in the ring and then hurry and give them to the press so they can file for deadline.
A lot of it depends when your deadline is too.
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Originally posted by American Dream View Postnot sure about writing...but judging you cant enjoy the fight like youd like to..I sit quietly and chew gum to help hold back any reaction..I cant clap or cheer..so it sorta takes me out of the element that I would as a normal viewer..but I think writers, much like photographers are able to get involved..especially if not sitting at ring side..congrats on your new job!!!
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Originally posted by warp1432 View PostThe fighters will be available o speak to afterwards normally. Talk to the publicist. For Adamek-Cunningham II, there will probably be a post fight press conference to pull fights from.
With some of the bigger fights, a publicist will grab a few quotes when the fighter is in the ring and then hurry and give them to the press so they can file for deadline.
A lot of it depends when your deadline is too.
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Learn the inverted pyramid style of writing. Most important info first, then next important, etc.
I honestly don't feel a quote from a fighter is needed unless there is cause for one.
Don't worry, keep relaxed, don't try to pay attention to every little detail, but keep notes on each round. If they have wifi at the venue, it'd be very useful to write the story there instead of waiting to get home.Last edited by ILLuminato; 12-20-2012, 01:13 AM.
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Originally posted by brickcityboxing View PostJust got a gig writing for a site. My first event is on Friday and my second one will be Saturday (Adamek vs Cunningham 2 ). I'm about as green as can be when it comes to this sort of thing and I'm starting to get a little nervous. I really thought this would be a "dream job" (not getting paid) , but the more I think about it the more I'm starting to think it might suck to have to sit there and not be able to enjoy the fight because I'm thinking about writing, or I can't cheer if someone lands something big because its prob not professional.
Am I overthinking this ?
Nothing to worry about ?
Can you cover an event and still have a good time ?
Any advice and or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Find me there before the first bout, say hi, and don't hesitate to ask questions.
-David Greisman, BoxingScene
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Originally posted by Mr. David View PostDefinitely no cheering on press row, despite those who do it. Beyond that, you can still enjoy the fights — just make sure you're paying attention to the story unfolding in the ring.
Find me there before the first bout, say hi, and don't hesitate to ask questions.
-David Greisman, BoxingScene
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