What was jim lampley saying?

[Cinci Champ]

Last night before the first round he said "The boxing death of civilization" about provo. What the hell was he talking about is he referencing something? Im re watching the fight and just like last night im thinking what is he talking about lol. Maybe its a brain control technique to get viewers in a trance so we cant tell whos actually winning lol. But na seriously someone please let me know its bugging me