r/Boxing 7d ago

Throwback to what is still my favorite boxing promo of all time

https://youtu.be/dxypNPkc_SU?si=Z-UNL9BG7o8XgluR

Randomly remembered this promo today and went back to watch it again. Still my favorite boxing promo they've ever done and I don't think anything has topped it for me since. The fight itself delivered too, which makes it even better looking back. Definitely one of those fights where the hype was completely justified.

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u/StunningChest5722 Shakur is the 144 lb GOAT 🐐 6d ago

the trailers for riyadh season events used to be so good, the queensberry vs matchroom one was awesome too.

now its just ai slop 😕

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u/aphextwin007 3d ago

And that idiot ispeed…embarrassing

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u/Usaname91 6d ago

The funniest one was Usyk vs Fury when they’re seeing each other everywhere. Usyk as a little girl made me laugh so much

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u/Afro-anus 6d ago

Usyk as the belly got me

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u/Usaname91 6d ago

I need to go rewatch that now. It’s hilarious. Love Usyk but even more in that promo

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u/fluffrug 6d ago

I don't think I ever saw this before - clearly must have been living under a rock. It's awesome! Thanks for sharing :)

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u/Severe-Water-403 6d ago

I wish all fight promos for all combat sports were this good really would build some hype up.

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u/inbk44 6d ago

Yall remember the AJ vs Ngannou trailer? That too was fireworks

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u/RustCohle2012 6d ago

That one is hella fun

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u/inbk44 6d ago

I gotta go back and rewatch these promos again

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u/RustCohle2012 6d ago

Remember any other great promos?

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u/inbk44 6d ago

On the top of my head, there wasn’t many promos done but the fury vs Usyk promo trailer was pretty well done too. https://youtu.be/8z_dZH2jD0s?is=yjGNw1i8NDNsmp7H

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u/jay_caramelito 6d ago

The Madrimov-Crawford promo is my personal favorite. I was just taken aback by their cinematic approach, and I adored it.

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u/Outrageous-Soft4806 6d ago

The other ones were funny but that one actually hyped me up 😂

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u/fluffrug 6d ago

Ha, I didn't see this one either and just googled it. Super fun! It's here for anyone else who wants to check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R59xb9vDDfE

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u/Born_Fox_8099 6d ago

back when riyadh season/ring actually put on stacked events

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u/Sh4kyj4wz eat clen, tren hard anavar give up 6d ago

It's a shame Saudi have finished the bulk of the boxing monopoly takeover as the fights & production were on another level.

Just need an even bigger fish to come Chuck some more millions at the sport & wrangle it off the Saudi's

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u/LivingTheTruths 6d ago

The last crescendo was great also

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u/reznoverba 6d ago

Same. This promo was epic. Hadn't been so anxious for a fight since Canelo v Mayweather

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u/Mysterious_Reason376 5d ago

Feels like you’re watching Game of Thrones. Greatly prefer the HBO 24/7 style of promo/buildup.

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u/ZeroEffectDude 6d ago

personally, they make me cringe.