HBO's 'in fight' interview of Williams' trainer

[Marduke]

Good lord. Check if you have any sand in your vagina.

It's not like the corners don't hear what commentators are saying (hell, the fighters hear and sometimes respond to their comments all the time).

In a different, or closer fight - maybe you'd have a point. But this was a one-sided blow out, regardless of the judge's scores. I honestly think you're just wanting to ***** about Kellerman or HBO at this point.

[danny711]

I took exception to Kellerman's in fight interview of Williams' trainer. I think it was the 8th or 9th round and, I'm paraphrasing, but Kellerman said something to the effect of "what are you telling Paul to do, to avoid the overhand left of Lara, it's been landing frequently."

Maybe I'm making more out of it than it is, but to me, this observation by Kellerman was informing Williams corner of something they may have not been paying close attention to. In other words, HBO is indirectly giving 'hints' to a boxer's cornerman during a fight. I thought it was unfair to Lara that HBO do this...

Anyone else think this is inappropriate or unfair? Or am I just being neurotic?

I thought something very similar. Right after that round Peterson directly addressed the overhand left of Lara. It seemed like he didn't even notice that Pwill was getting drilled until Max mentioned it.

[joesaiditstrue]

Well, the judges obviously didn't see it...

My point is, regardless if it mattered or not, HBO should not be sharing their analysis of the fight with the cornermen as it's going on....

Do you really think the judges scored the fight for Williams because they believe Williams won the fight?

I mean, really?

Their scores didn't represent anything their minds believed regarding who won the fight. Lara had to KO Williams to win that fight, before they entered the ring IMO.

[JRB123]

Well, the judges obviously didn't see it...

My point is, regardless if it mattered or not, HBO should not be sharing their analysis of the fight with the cornermen as it's going on....

Wait a second...I thought some networks (like ESPN FNF) did this on some occasions...

[EdMon917]

Williams needs to change trainers or retire. I guess he already made his mind up though.

[bojangles1987]

Personally I didn't care. The only thing that would upset me was if Peterson couldn't concentrate on what was happening in the ring.