I like boxing movies. One of the hardest things for me to watch as far as boxing films, is the boxing. The actual boxing usually sucks.

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Omar Epps, an American actor, says that while he enjoys watching boxing movies, he doesn't really like the actual boxing scenes in those movies. He thinks the boxing parts are usually not very good or interesting to watch.

About Omar Epps

Omar Epps is a multi-talented American entertainer who has made a name for himself as an actor, rapper, and producer. With a long list of successful film and TV roles, including on hit shows like ER and House, Epps has earned numerous awards and accolades over the course of his impressive career.

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