HBO Boxing's 24 / 7 on its last legs?

HBO Boxing's once popular 24 / 7 series seems to be at the end of its shelf life. The second of the four - part series on the September 19 Mayweather vs. Marquez fight ran last night.

I don't know if it's this particular fight or the particular fighters, but the 30-minute show barely held my interest

What is clear is that the Michigan Mayweather family members need the English subtitles more than the Mexican Marquez family.

The remark that Juan Manual Marquez drinks his own urine while training probably wouldn't have merited much shock value if the show weren't so boring.

The snappy music, excellent narration, photography and short attention span needed could keep the show running for ages, but unless there is something new to say or anyone other than the Mayweather's involved, I'm ready to move on with my life.

If 24 / 7 is to continue at the pace of expected Mayweather wins, we'll have to contend with this through this fight and through a Mayweather - Pacquiao fight.

Unless the Mayweather's strike oil or hit a power ball lottery, I don't see any sociological reasons to watch this show when the Mayweather's star. This is because there is no growth of the characters. Unless you just happen to like it.

There is no accounting for taste. No pun intended.

Source: http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m9d6-HBOs-247-on-its-last-legs