On Monday’s episode of “Deep Waters,” analyst Paulie Malignaggi and Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss the merits and malaise of boxing in Saudi Arabia. As the duo point out, despite the stacked fight cards and favorable timing in the Americas that big shows in Riyadh have brought to fans, near-empty arenas and low buzz on site have kept boxing in the Middle East from being a flawless experience.
All-Day Fights, Top-to-Bottom ‘Bangers’ Dulled Only by Low Energy in Saudi Arabia
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LiondwThu Apr 18, 2024, 12:05 PM UTC
That is one thing that was noticeable from when the first high profile fights took place in Saudi.
Not much atmosphere coming through the screen from the venue, but 'ey, at least they make a few very attractive fights happen.
PoopdickThu Apr 18, 2024, 11:53 AM UTC
I almost always watch boxing on mute anyways. bring on daytime Saturday boxing. only one I don't mute is ProBoxTv. all others are trash commentary and espn commentating is by far the most annoying, it's like watching fights with 3 meth heads who are also drinking coffee. THE WORST. and DAZN has Chris Mannix, enough said there.
Fabes88Thu Apr 18, 2024, 7:43 AM UTC
Surely we don’t really care? It’s not like it’s a choice between these fights happening in vegas/ london or Saudi. These fights would not be happening without the intervention of the Saudis so I don’t care if it’s in front of 60,000 or 6 people as long as we are finally seeing the fights we want.
ShoulderRollThu Apr 18, 2024, 7:40 AM UTC
They should also be dulled by the oppressive Saudi regime.
boxingitisThu Apr 18, 2024, 5:04 AM UTC
Canelo is fighting back on DAZN and next to the Golden Boy Oscar, against GB fighter. Al had to give in to Canelos demand.