Olympic Boxing

[binski20]

Anyone been watching it? I have been, I love it. There is alot of action. You can't take your time and play out a 12 round fight. These guys have 4 rounds to accumulate points, and while they are fighting they don't know how many they have so they have to keep up the intensity.

[Sobukwe-Biko]

I've been watching, but I've seen too many UFC's, Prides, and K-1's and Olympic boxing seems too watered down, way too many rules.

[Ikken Hisatsu]

dont like it, too much like tkd but with hands instead of feet. It says in the rules that points are only counted for good contact but I saw plenty of crappy punches that still scored. the ref stops it whenever it gets exciting, rounds are too short, and rules are too lame.

[binski20]

To each their own.

[alex_000]

as i said in another thread

I've watched some boxing , and ... well it seems weird. Like athletes are going for points not the KO 's and it gets boring (especially the low weight catergories) Anybody knows if that like the "Olympic style boxing". Haven't seen anything more than 85 kilos yet tho...

I think its boring too and only in the final round we may see some action. Any KO's yet?

[notquitedead]

I watched some of it yesterday. It was annoying, the one of the commentators kept saying that the guy was using a jab to find the right distance and set his cross up...but that's the whole point of a jab!

[kevamania]

Best boxing Ive seen in a while.its not a case of 2 bums slugging going for knock outs and end up hugging half the fight.Its true competition,these guys are fighting for olympic gold.Its always amazing to watch 2 boxers/MAists who really want to win and give it their all.If all pro boxers had half the heart and will to win these guys it would be much better.
When is the TKD starting?

[cybermonk]

I liked some of it and didnt like some of it. Saw a few where the fight was stopped because one boxer had 20 points over the other, are those poor matches or what?

[Chimpcheng]

I've been watching the olympic boxing too, but did I hear right? As I understand it the losers of the two semi finals both get bronze medals?? :confused:

[johndoch]

Yep two bronze medals for the losing semi finalists

[notquitedead]

I think the two that would get the bronze medals should have to fight for it, so they should only give out one.

[Bayani]

I enjoy it as an art form at it's best. It's about winning the match by using skill in the art of boxing and not slugging. We've been conditioned to expect the KO's of professional boxing where sluggers rule. Here Olympic rules are made to showcase the art. while I still enjoy the KO"s it's refreshing to see a differnt way of boxing.

[Jame$]

I think it's great to see some young, hungry talent. They are proud to fight for their country and put up a good performance.

[TheMachine]

I acutally enjoy it as well and they train differently compared to pro boxers

[Polar Bear]

Am I watching the wrong olympics. This is some of the worst boxing I have ever seen. There are better boxers at UK club level. Luckily Amir Khan is showing some class. Some of the +91kg stuff has been awful. Sorry to disagree.

The Bear.

[alex_000]

Am I watching the wrong olympics. This is some of the worst boxing I have ever seen. There are better boxers at UK club level. Luckily Amir Khan is showing some class. Some of the +91kg stuff has been awful. Sorry to disagree.

The Bear.

I agree with you m8. Where there any kos in the olympics or what?

[Chimpcheng]

I think the two that would get the bronze medals should have to fight for it, so they should only give out one.


I totally agree, it seems a shame to train all those years for the Olympics only to have to share a medal with someone else. Maybe if it was synchronised boxing or boxing doubles then I'd understand giving away two bronze medals. :p

[kenpfrenger]

Actually I am really enjoying it:) Some pretty slick fighting as well as some not so slick of course. Big gloves and headgear definitely change the game butit's very nice to get off of work everynight and settle in for some boxing entertainment. They have been showing the fights here int he US at 5 PM with Bob Pappa and Teddy Atlas doingt he commentary. It is worth watching just to hear Atlas butcher the names of the eastern European fighters!

[notquitedead]

I think the commentators are annoying...they repeat themselves way to much. "He keeps breaking the 'rules' by leaning back instead of moving his legs back. He's breaking the rules, but it's working for him. He knows how to break the rules and make it work. He leans back when they punch to get them to come in, then he counters. He keeps leaning back. Look at him lean back." etc., sometimes I turn the volume all the way down when I'm watching it. :p

The actual boxing is fun to watch, though.

[notquitedead]

I watched some more earlier, did anyone see that guy from Thailand? I think his name was Manus Boonjumnong or something like that :confused: He beat Willy Blain from France, but he was amazing.

Then some guy from the US lost. I don't think it was a fair match, though. The guy from the US had a knee brace from injuring his knee recently and got punched in the groin twice that I saw (they showed replays and you could clearly see the bulgarian guy hitting the US guy in the groin, but the ref only called one of them).

[notquitedead]

Oh and I'd like to add...GO ANDRE DURRELL!!! :D

[Big John]

Hi All,

I've been enjoying the boxing. I agree there are varying standards from various nations but isn't that what the Olympics is all about: the best representatives from the world's nations pitting their wits against their opponents for the glory of the gold?

Not that I'm biased or anything, but Amir Khan is showing all of the skills and maturity of a young Prince Naseem (without the hype, but then it is early doors). I heard Frank Warren on the radio saying he would be interested in signing him up if he decides to go pro. I have mixed feelings on this - but a great opportunity for a 17 year old if he has the right support. I just hope Amir takes the gold - but then I would, wouldn't I?

All the best.

John

[BangkokBabay]

I am a huge boxing fan, so I watched it quite a bit. :rolleyes: I really enjoyed it, of course some bouts are better then others :woo: and they can be more exciting. It's the Olympics and these guys worked so hard to get there! So they need all the support they can get! :Angel:

[BangkokBabay]

I watched some more earlier, did anyone see that guy from Thailand? I think his name was Manus Boonjumnong or something like that :confused: He beat Willy Blain from France, but he was amazing.

Then some guy from the US lost. I don't think it was a fair match, though. The guy from the US had a knee brace from injuring his knee recently and got punched in the groin twice that I saw (they showed replays and you could clearly see the bulgarian guy hitting the US guy in the groin, but the ref only called one of them).


I watched Boonjumnoog go a couple of different times! :woo: I was so happy to see Thailand win! :love:

[morphus]

Enjoyed the Boxing a lot...