You had lots of company.
I may also be an idiot, but I have not watched a single boxing match my entire life.
I classify it right up there with cock-fighting and dog fighting...
Many would consider NASCAR the same way for the comfort...
Disagree with you gents who say this was a waste of time and money.
I am not a boxing fan, and this was the first PPV boxing match I ordered. Watched it with family expecting it to be what it was - a circus-like spectacle.
Of course it ended exactly as I expected it to end, but it lasted much longer than expected and Conor gave a good account of himself, though his limitations - particulerly his inability to generate the kind of power he’s used to in the MMA with his big punches due to the different technique required in boxing became apparent pretty early on.
Mayweather’s version of the “Rope-a-dope” worked perfectly, although he was clearly slower than a few years ago and would not have fared well against a younger boxer.
But he knew he didn’t need to do his usual defensive antics.
He essentially abandoned his career-honed technique, and instead lay low for a few rounds and then went straight ahead against an inexperienced opponent who had run out of gas.
But it WAS entertaining. Especially the pre-fight. Footage of their promotion tour was really funny. They put on a good show, satisfied the crowd, and made a boatload of money.
Both of their reputations were enhanced in the end, if only moderately so.
The American Way, no?
Both my boys wanted to box, I learned a lot watching them train. It is much more interesting now with a little knowledge of the sport. It’s not just two guys trying to hurt each other, there is strategy, strength and grace there, and two guys trying to knock the other down.