In A Pickle
Sous Chef
Like a sport and want to chat about it? Stick it on this thread.
Like a sport? Talk about it here.
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In A Pickle
Sous Chef
So I used to LOVE boxing. Watched every fight going and could accurately predict who was going to win the vast majority of the time.
Then I had children and I couldn’t bear to watch it. That was someone’s baby getting their head bashed in. I couldn’t stand it.
But my children grew up and got their own place and somehow it doesn’t bother me anymore (I can only assume thats a hormonal thing).
So I watched my first fight in over 20 years today.
What a disappointment. A mockery. Can’t quite believe it.
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul.
How did boxing get dragged down to wrestlings level?
I won’t be watching this YouTuber TikTok crapola ever again. I mean fair play to the guy for getting in the ring with a real boxer but at the same time put a warning on there - don’t waste your time, it’s entertainment not sport!
Rant over. Thanks for bearing with!
Then I had children and I couldn’t bear to watch it. That was someone’s baby getting their head bashed in. I couldn’t stand it.
But my children grew up and got their own place and somehow it doesn’t bother me anymore (I can only assume thats a hormonal thing).
So I watched my first fight in over 20 years today.
What a disappointment. A mockery. Can’t quite believe it.
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul.
How did boxing get dragged down to wrestlings level?
I won’t be watching this YouTuber TikTok crapola ever again. I mean fair play to the guy for getting in the ring with a real boxer but at the same time put a warning on there - don’t waste your time, it’s entertainment not sport!
Rant over. Thanks for bearing with!
The Ghan
Sous Chef
Grief - sport, I like and have been involved with a lot of them. I used to play tennis and played for my state for two years.
I played Cricket (obviously) and wanted to play for Australia so I could beat the Poms
I played Aussie rules (football) but finally grew a brain and decided big boys keepings off wasn't my thing.
I tried golf but discovered I had the coordination of an epaleptic octapus
I played Lawn Bowls both in Australia and Wales. I represented Australia at the Arafura Games and won a bronze medal and played 2nd for the Welsh Teams Captain. I got the impression I was pretty good ... apparently.
Then I tried Rallying - nearly killed myself and my nav a couple of times so gave it up for something a little safer Formula One - watching it NOT Participating in it
At the moment though, I don't participate in any sports and rarely get to see the F1 or International Cricket. Apparently neither are entertaining enough for the US public. BUT generally, I like the majority of sports - oh I forgot one, I played proffesional tiddly winks for three years but got banned for being all thumbs
I played Cricket (obviously) and wanted to play for Australia so I could beat the Poms
I played Aussie rules (football) but finally grew a brain and decided big boys keepings off wasn't my thing.
I tried golf but discovered I had the coordination of an epaleptic octapus
I played Lawn Bowls both in Australia and Wales. I represented Australia at the Arafura Games and won a bronze medal and played 2nd for the Welsh Teams Captain. I got the impression I was pretty good ... apparently.
Then I tried Rallying - nearly killed myself and my nav a couple of times so gave it up for something a little safer Formula One - watching it NOT Participating in it
At the moment though, I don't participate in any sports and rarely get to see the F1 or International Cricket. Apparently neither are entertaining enough for the US public. BUT generally, I like the majority of sports - oh I forgot one, I played proffesional tiddly winks for three years but got banned for being all thumbs
The Ghan
Sous Chef
I remember the days of Mohammad Ali and that other guy who bites ears off - I used to watch those matches but it become far to violent for me - just like this other thing they call a sport a mix of boxing, wrestling and marshall arts. How anyone can call that sport or entertaining is beyond me.
I used to the wrestling as I thought it was hilarious the way they strutted around as if their poo didn't stink playing the tough guy and girl
OP
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In A Pickle
Sous Chef
Yer I liked wrestling too but only ever viewed that as entertainment.
The Ghan
Sous Chef
Same here - more of a comedy than anything else
OP
OP
In A Pickle
Sous Chef
I’ve still not figured out why we chant eeeasy eeeasy eeeasySame here - more of a comedy than anything else
HeyItsSara
Head Chef
I follow professional cycling. Always a lot of drama!!!
skilletlicker
Head Chef
This afternoon, I streamed the Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua fight on Netflix. It was my first exposure to Jake. I was disgusted by his clownish tongue and ridiculous thigh clinches.
I first heard about the Cassius Clay, Sonny Liston fight the following day during school recess. That was my first real exposure to boxing. I feel sorry for today's kids, whose first exposure to the sweet science was yesterday's farce.
I first heard about the Cassius Clay, Sonny Liston fight the following day during school recess. That was my first real exposure to boxing. I feel sorry for today's kids, whose first exposure to the sweet science was yesterday's farce.
Kathleen
Cupcake
I've often joked that the Superbowl is Frank's second Christmas. He loves football, and I do enjoy watching it. I personally like college basketball. I fenced and played tennis in college. At this point in life, I'm a spectator, but I do miss sailing and fishing - which we may revisit.
The Ghan
Sous Chef
I don't know if these qualify as "Sports per se" but I used to do a lot of abseiling and repalling - It was link to my spealeology and my time with the SES (State Emergency Service - Australia) Cave Rescue Team.
Roll_Bones
Master Chef
It's all about the 'U".
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
I have no interest in hockey. I like basketball and watch it occasionally (there's only so much sports I can ask SO to suffer through), I am a big football (not soccer) fan and have enjoyed following the home team's success this century.
But my number one favorite sport is baseball. In a 162 game regular season, I watch about 160.
But my number one favorite sport is baseball. In a 162 game regular season, I watch about 160.
Kathleen
Cupcake
I love my BEARS, and wish good things for Frank's Browns. Baseball is good as long as I have either food or drink in my hand during the game! (Go, CUBS!) I like college basketball, but not pro basketball. I do like hockey, but rarely watch it. I have to watch the national college football championship as Indiana is undefeated this year....and I share Indiana as my undergrad alma mater with another user on here. Not Frank.
blissful
Master Chef
Being frugal and cooking, is a sport. I'm not much of a 'watching sports' person.
I'll either engage in a sport myself or I have a hard time finding it interesting. Except when the bears play, then in order to keep my wisconsin citizenship, I root for the packers.
I liked soccer when my kids played soccer. I personally liked tennis and archery. Some years I hike a lot and other years I walk a lot.
The Ghan
Sous Chef
Not with you - whats all about the U ??
RavingLunatic
Senior Cook
My youngest daughter likes to watch boxing and Formula One She traveled to the country when Formula One is held.
have. I don’t watch TV so it’s not helpful. But my husband likes to watch baseball.
have. I don’t watch TV so it’s not helpful. But my husband likes to watch baseball.
The Ghan
Sous Chef
I saw the Australian F1 GP when it was held in Adelaide but that is the only time I have seen it live - while it was exciting and easy to get caught up in all the hype - you see more watching it on TV
Kathleen
Cupcake
It was sad seeing my BEARS lose, but they are a young team. I have high hopes for next season! Having Indiana win the national championship for the first time ever....and having an undefeated season for the first time ever was a touch of treacle for the BEARS losing.
The Ghan
Sous Chef
Bears should be hyberanting this time of the year anyway ... besides, who has heard of a bear playing keepings off (football) ?
