For every story to be engaging, you must have character development. If you only know one character's history, then the whole story isn't as interesting. Knowing about what makes a protagonist who they are and what makes the antagonist who THEY are allows you to either relate or understand their purpose in the plot therefore making it complete.
HBO doesn't do that. For example, when they broadcasted the Peterson fight, they did a piece on his history detailing how him and his brother got to where they are. We saw their struggles and their accomplishments as human beings and as boxers. But what about Rios?
I understand they did that because they are trying to build up fighters for HBO. But what if the opponent pulls off the upset? In the case for Rios, all the public knew was he was brought in as a test for Peterson and thats it. Just focusing on Peterson makes it seem like the fight was just a non important, keep busy, type of fight. Why would the audience really be interested in a fight that Peterson was supposed to win with some ease?
If they would have shortened up the Peterson piece and also shun some light on Rio's background, the fight would have been more interesting for the casual fan. And if Rios were to pull off the win, then there would be another fight that HBO could invest in. Rios pulled the upset, now fans would have been interested in what happens with him next.
But that most likely didn't happen. Rios won and HBO is still going to put their marketing money on Peterson.
HBO doesn't do that. For example, when they broadcasted the Peterson fight, they did a piece on his history detailing how him and his brother got to where they are. We saw their struggles and their accomplishments as human beings and as boxers. But what about Rios?
I understand they did that because they are trying to build up fighters for HBO. But what if the opponent pulls off the upset? In the case for Rios, all the public knew was he was brought in as a test for Peterson and thats it. Just focusing on Peterson makes it seem like the fight was just a non important, keep busy, type of fight. Why would the audience really be interested in a fight that Peterson was supposed to win with some ease?
If they would have shortened up the Peterson piece and also shun some light on Rio's background, the fight would have been more interesting for the casual fan. And if Rios were to pull off the win, then there would be another fight that HBO could invest in. Rios pulled the upset, now fans would have been interested in what happens with him next.
But that most likely didn't happen. Rios won and HBO is still going to put their marketing money on Peterson.
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