Forget the heavy bag; Abby Montes, the so-called PowerSlap star turned boxer, is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Instead of focusing on her upcoming pro debut, she’s out there slapping OnlyFans models’ backsides at a mixer. Why is this even news? Corporate media, from CNN to ESPN, is shamelessly pushing this narrative as if it’s the pinnacle of boxing culture. They’d rather sensationalize this farcical mixer than discuss the serious issues plaguing the sport.
It’s abundantly clear that networks like CBS and NBC are salivating over the clickbait potential of Montes’ antics. They drown out real discussions about the integrity of boxing and the sacrifices fighters actually make. They’re not interested in authentic athletic prowess or the struggles behind training; they prefer to glamorize a spectacle that reduces a sport to mere slapstick entertainment. When will we stop celebrating mediocrity?
Meanwhile, the serious conversations about the future of boxing and its athletes fade into the background. Montes may think she’s breaking the mold, but this is just another example of trivialization, packaged prettily by these media giants to capture views without substance. It’s lazy journalism that reflects a depraved culture where virality trumps value.
In a world ready for real sports stories, where are the critiques of her technique? Where’s the analysis of her transition from slap fights to boxing? Instead, we get this absurdity, all while genuine talent struggles for recognition. Abby Montes is not a symbol of empowerment; she’s a pawn in the corporate game of spectacle.
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