Is boxing any good live?

[Dakuwaqa]

Unless you’ve got loads of money and can sit ringside, the average bum like myself will be sitting at a distance where you aren’t going to able to see all that much of what’s going on.

Thoughts?

[MUNG]

just pay for the ppv and watch it on your phone at the event, u get the atmosphere and the close up's, win win

[blowblow]

if you can't afford a ringside seat then it's a waste of money sitting far which is not better than watching in the TVs. unless you want to get along with the crowd especially if you want to experience the crowds reactions, cheers and boos.

[Marchegiano]

I don't honestly like it even with good seats. You only have one angle to view from. It's kinda ****. Dudes who was " I was there, I seen it" only saw their own angle and just like us look up at a screen to see the goods. **** that noise. I prefer my home theater. I have a big projector, sound proof room, and ain't no windows in that room. Also, home cooked meals is better than bull at a venue.

[GhostofDempsey]

It's nice for the action and atmosphere, but if you really want to see the fight, there is no better seat than your living room. This is why I generally don't complain about PPV prices. Compared to what you pay for a seat live, you get the best view from your television for less money.

[FinitoxDinamita]

Ringside seats are not all that viewing wise. I actually get annoyed trying to catch action between the ropes.

I like one level up where you can look down at the action.

[ELPacman]

Yeah, it's mixed feelings. On one end you have the atmosphere and energy of the crowd. On the other end, if you have *****ty seats, it's weird watching. Until something happens, it's like mostly silent since no commentators obviously and you can't hear any punches like you would on tv. So it's legit like just motion with no sound until something big happens. Then the crowd stands up, everyone goes nuts cheering, but that's it.

You also have the uncomfortable walk back to the car if your guy/favorite lost and it leaves a bitter feeling that you can't just escape. You literally are feeling it all the way out of the arena with everyone else. I know that one when Cotto lost to Trout. It wasn't fun.

The feeling however when your guy wins and wins big is AWESOME. Great vibes in the arena and on the walk out (Cotto-Judah)

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In the UK, most of the guys at the fights are football fans who go for the atmosphere & to get pissed & sniffed up with the boys.

The last time I went to a fight in Liverpool, I went for a piss before the main event, and when I got to the toilets, there must have been 100 guys all stood around putting keys in bags.

[buge]

In the UK, most of the guys at the fights are football fans who go for the atmosphere & to get pissed & sniffed up with the boys.

The last time I went to a fight in Liverpool, I went for a piss before the main event, and when I got to the toilets, there must have been 100 guys all stood around putting keys in bags.

keys in bags?

[Dakuwaqa]

In the UK, most of the guys at the fights are football fans who go for the atmosphere & to get pissed & sniffed up with the boys.

The last time I went to a fight in Liverpool, I went for a piss before the main event, and when I got to the toilets, there must have been 100 guys all stood around putting keys in bags.

Yeah that’s doesn’t sound all that great! Have you been to any shows in London?