HBO/Whatever PPV boxing is great. Its such an event. Lampley gets so excited then they ask Lederman who is winning and he breathlessy gives his score and some justification/analysis. I dont know much about it, but if I see it I watch. Sometimes I'll try to find a bar with it on or try to not find out who won and watch a replay a couple weeks later
I'm not opposed to UFC, I just dont get around to it. If it showed up on HBO like boxing I'd watch
I like how boxers can take a jab to the nose and not flinch. I like the old school first aid applied in the corners but 70 year old guys. Even though I dont get it, I realize there is some kind of unseen complexity to it.
The 24/7 series HBO runs is great. I havent seen the Hatton/Paquiao ones yet.
The HBO 24/7 series are genius. Really adds depth and storylines to the fights, making them much more interesting and intriguing. They have also helped increase viewership of the big prize fights (De La Hoya-Mayweather broke some records because of it).
As for the cut men in the corners, my uncle was one for 25 years. He served as my cutman when I boxed for a year in HS (got my ass beat too many times, so had to give it up). It actually quite an art to be able to do what those guys did.
