obviously the trigger for this is the brook v spence thread but more a general discussion, not a thread about that fight.
Obviously when one fighter is so superior to the other, its not really a factor e.g burns v indongo.
But how much do you think a passionate homecrowd makes a difference in a fight, between fighters of a similar level?
In football (or 'soccer') it makes a huge difference playing at home in front of your fans. Do you think it plays the same role in boxing?
And in what way does it exert its effect? Does it spur on the home fighter more, in terms of encouraging them. Or can it be too intimidating for a fighter, or demoralising when their shots get no response but the place erupts when the home fighter lands a shot?
Do you think this is responsible for hometown decisions- judges being swayed by the crowds reaction? Rather than the accusations of the judges being in the promoters pockets.
Obviously when one fighter is so superior to the other, its not really a factor e.g burns v indongo.
But how much do you think a passionate homecrowd makes a difference in a fight, between fighters of a similar level?
In football (or 'soccer') it makes a huge difference playing at home in front of your fans. Do you think it plays the same role in boxing?
And in what way does it exert its effect? Does it spur on the home fighter more, in terms of encouraging them. Or can it be too intimidating for a fighter, or demoralising when their shots get no response but the place erupts when the home fighter lands a shot?
Do you think this is responsible for hometown decisions- judges being swayed by the crowds reaction? Rather than the accusations of the judges being in the promoters pockets.
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