The only time I ever bought a pay-per-view event was the Mike Tyson-Michael Spinx fight in 1988. I don’t remember exactly how much I shelled out for that one, but 20-something years ago, I am guessing those fights were running about $25-$30.
The bottom line is I felt gypped. If you remember, that fight lasted all of 91 seconds and I was left thinking, “That is all I get?”
A few years later I did host a party for the Tyson-Buster Douglas fight, but I took a collection and ended up not paying anything out of my own pocket.
Now, for the first time in 20 years, I am compelled to buy another fight after Manny Pacquiao agreed to terms on Friday and will fight Floyd Mayweather on March 13.
I am a big boxing fan and have been a huge Pacquiao supporter for a couple years now. He is at his prime and should win this fight. I never was a big Mayweather fan and think he might be a few years past his prime, but is still a very, very good fighter.
I think the difference is going to be Pacquiao’s attacking style versus Mayweather’s tendency to dance and run. Plus, Pacquiao is deadly accurate and quick.
These marquee fights used to be reserved for the heavies, but that division has long been a poor showing of overweight, plodding fighters. Now, the sport belongs to the little guys and none are hotter right now that Pacquiao and Maywether.
The pay-per-views cost twice as much as they were when I last bought one, but this is one I am willing to save up for. I just hope I have time to drink at least one beer before it’s over.
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Finally, the last Harris Poll of the football season.
Very little changed since the most recent poll on Oct. 25. Four area teams qualified for the playoffs, although none managed to make it out of the first round. But there was some exciting football dominated by underclassmen, which bodes well for the future.
Everything runs in cycles and I think this was one of those years where the wheel was spinning down. It will come back around pretty quick I think.
6. Camden — We’re used to seeing the Bruins with 10s and 1s in their record, just not in the reverse order. I do not expect Camden to have another one-win season, nor finish at the bottom of the ranking anytime soon.
5. Currituck — Injuries and morale bit the Knights late in the season. The bright spot is a lot of young players got valuable playing time, which should pay off next season.
4. Edenton — The Aces moved up a spot on the strength of their win over Currituck. If they can find some size, Edenton always seems to have the athletes to make people nervous.
3. Perquimans — Another team that suffered some key injuries, which limited them during the playoffs. There are never any guarantees for next season, but coach T.J. Worrell brought something that has been paying off the past couple of years — stability.
2. Pasquotank — The Panthers’ playoff match-up looked nice, but they just could not find enough points in the end. The biggest question facing Pasquotank next year is who will coach the team after David Brinson’s retirement.
1. Northeastern — The BCS should take note. The Eagles reached the top on the field. They went 5-0 against other area teams, beating rival Pasquotank twice. I would think that the Eagles are a strong candidate to start the 2010 season right back at No. 1.
Source: dailyadvance.com
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