History of Watching Big Fights

[The Old LefHook]

The history in a nutshell is making fights harder to see, as in more expensive. Now they've added more trouble to the list, as well, as far as I am concerned.

As an old fart, I am sure I am not alone. I do not stream. I do not know how or care to learn how. I do not want to have to buy a new TV that is so-called SMART, or whatever it takes.

There was a day when I had to drive 200+ miles sometimes to watch a big fight on what they called closed circuit TV. The remote viewing event was usually held in a large auditorium. Yeah, that was a hassle. It still does not stand up to buying new equipment.

I am not real tech savvy here--I do not have time. Perhaps I am missing something. They seem to have made it harder to watch a big fight than it was just a couple of years ago, invented new hassles, I mean.

Sorry, I am not into chasing technology every time I want to watch another fight. Simple PPV was better than the crap that is going on now, unless I am misunderstanding something.

Is there extra hassle now?

[OctoberRed]

Its pretty easy. Almost every TV now is a smart TV. I stream off my computer though, but my computer screen is a 50 inch TV.

[The Old LefHook]

Almost every TV is not every TV.

[Granath]

Well, do what I just did with the Wilder fight.

Fly to see the fight. It was enjoyable - an event - but damn it was over fast.

Bummed out I can't do the same for the Joshua fight.

[DeeMoney]

I am fairly certain the computer you are using to post on here can get most any app (DAZN, ESPN+, Showtime Anytime, etc.) So you don't necessarily need to use the smart tv.

I get you not wanting to chase technology, I can be somewhat of a luddite myself, but I imagine there were similar discussions when closed circuit came about, PPV became more prevalent, etc.

FWIW, I often still drive down to a nearby casino which shows pretty much every fight for not too much money. You might try looking around for that option.

[OctoberRed]

Almost every TV is not every TV.

Your PC and any browser I'm sure is capable of streaming through the ESPN website and DAZN website.

[Anthony342]

Your PC and any browser I'm sure is capable of streaming through the ESPN website and DAZN website.

Yeah, that's what I usually do and for wrestling with the WWE network. Or you can still go to your local bar/tavern/pub, which usually orders big fights where you can order a meal and drinks while you watch. I sometimes still order a DVD copy of a fight too, so I know it will play and not cut out on me while I'm watching. Even though it's not live, I don't mind because I can skip ahead and avoid finding out results if I want.

[QueensburyRules]

- -Been with DAZN from inception, 10 bucks a month hits the sweet spot.

After 20 yrs of pushing streaming over the corrupt cable/PPV industry, it's here, but like all good things I can see the suits getting greedy and ruining everything.

[OctoberRed]

Yeah, that's what I usually do and for wrestling with the WWE network. Or you can still go to your local bar/tavern/pub, which usually orders big fights where you can order a meal and drinks while you watch. I sometimes still order a DVD copy of a fight too, so I know it will play and not cut out on me while I'm watching. Even though it's not live, I don't mind because I can skip ahead and avoid finding out results if I want.

Or any illegal streaming site. They wont go away either.

[The Old LefHook]

A big fight is also less likely to get made now in a timely manner than at any time previous in my memory.

Now, lads, I have tried streaming fights as a last minute desperation measure before on the computer, but for some reason it never worked. I don't know if the sites I tried were illegal. How do you know that detail, for instance? How are you supposed to find an illegal streaming site, to begin with? Maybe I can learn something useful here.

They always want you to sign up for some of their garbage, right? So it is never quite free?