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Johonny

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34. And its boring

Reply to Johnny2X2X (Reply #7)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 04:06 PM

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What turned me off eventually was how dull so many matches were. Fighter styles clashed and the product didn't/ doesnt really work as promised. Now everyone trains more or less in the same style.

Boxing shows how rules actually enhance the sport.

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