Sky's lack of International Fights!

Nafflad26 · 10-30-2012, 09:35 AM

When Sky officially announced the deal with matchroom they also announced that they were showing Ward v Dawson live. I also read somewhere that because they only had a deal with Matchroom they would have more money left in the boxing budget to get International fight cards.

Anyone know why we've only had Ward v Dawson in the last 2 months? Is it going to improve anytime soon?

Jonsey · 10-30-2012, 09:40 AM

because Box Nation and Primetime are making bids for fights that are higher than what Sky feel is value for money.

Nafflad26 · 10-30-2012, 10:32 AM

Surely Sky could bid more than Boxnation and Primetime to secure the odd fight though. One International card per month from Sky would be good. Any idea what Boxnation's deal with Goldenboy covers and how long its for?

Marlow · 10-30-2012, 10:34 AM

Last year sky announced a deal with golden boy, then proceeded to show the best part of fuck all.

smegmaa · 10-30-2012, 10:43 AM

^ what the fuck was that deal all about? Since they said that, I think they've shown 1 live fight! The reason for not having any international cards, is because Sky have invested all their money in F1 and Premier league, at least we have BN! rofl

Michael300 · 10-30-2012, 10:52 AM

We keep having this conversation.

The fact is Sky are really letting down boxing fans, plain and simple.

I don't care about 'value for money' and 'quality over quantity'; they used to show loads of great boxing, they don't anymore.

End of story.

Nafflad26 · 10-30-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Marlow

Last year sky announced a deal with golden boy, then proceeded to show the best part of fuck all.

What did they actually show under the contract? Garcia v Morales and Ortiz v Lopez? I can't think of anymore.

Nafflad26 · 10-30-2012, 11:00 AM

Alexander v Maidana was also shown by Sky so thats 3 fights they showed under their contract with Goldenboy.

achillesthegreat · 10-30-2012, 11:55 AM

Sky want to put their spin on everything so I think even if they get a card, they still have to pay production costs, get presenters in and guest analysts. I'd love it if they just did what ESPN do with UFC cards, put the card on with the American production. Much rather hear Larry rant then Johnny.

Michael300 · 10-30-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by achillesthegreat

Sky want to put their spin on everything so I think even if they get a card, they still have to pay production costs, get presenters in and guest analysts. I'd love it if they just did what ESPN do with UFC cards, put the card on with the American production. Much rather hear Larry rant then Johnny.

This.

I have no real problem with watching the US broadcasts, certainly if it means more boxing!

Undisputed P4P · 10-30-2012, 12:07 PM

shockingly mares vs moreno is not on boxnation even though they have that golden boy deal. this is a 50-50 fight with 2 of the best in the division. would be great if sky picked it up.

kosaros · 10-30-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Undisputed P4P

shockingly mares vs moreno is not on boxnation even though they have that golden boy deal. this is a 50-50 fight with 2 of the best in the division. would be great if sky picked it up.

It's on BoxNation.

Undisputed P4P · 10-30-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kosaros

It's on BoxNation.

you sure? only seen them advertise broner - demarco, freddie, guerrero - berto and cotto - trout.

kosaros · 10-30-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Undisputed P4P

you sure? only seen them advertise broner - demarco, freddie, guerrero - berto and cotto - trout.

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Cleverly's on the undercard

anthony10846 · 10-30-2012, 12:28 PM

Bute vs Grachev is on tape delay at 8AM on Sunday on Sky Sports. Obviously just to keep Bute in mind before the Froch rematch but its something none the less.

10-30-2012, 09:35 AM	#1
Nafflad26 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 595 vCash: 500	Sky's lack of International Fights! When Sky officially announced the deal with matchroom they also announced that they were showing Ward v Dawson live. I also read somewhere that because they only had a deal with Matchroom they would have more money left in the boxing budget to get International fight cards. Anyone know why we've only had Ward v Dawson in the last 2 months? Is it going to improve anytime soon?
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Jonsey Champion East Side Guru Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 5,953 vCash: 500	Re: Sky's lack of International Fights! because Box Nation and Primetime are making bids for fights that are higher than what Sky feel is value for money.
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Nafflad26 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 595 vCash: 500	Re: Sky's lack of International Fights! Surely Sky could bid more than Boxnation and Primetime to secure the odd fight though. One International card per month from Sky would be good. Any idea what Boxnation's deal with Goldenboy covers and how long its for?
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smegmaa Undefeated Champ ESB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chester Posts: 1,453 vCash: 500	Re: Sky's lack of International Fights! ^ what the fuck was that deal all about? Since they said that, I think they've shown 1 live fight! The reason for not having any international cards, is because Sky have invested all their money in F1 and Premier league, at least we have BN! rofl
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Michael300 Fighting back..... ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Up and about Posts: 1,684 vCash: 500	Re: Sky's lack of International Fights! We keep having this conversation. The fact is Sky are really letting down boxing fans, plain and simple. I don't care about 'value for money' and 'quality over quantity'; they used to show loads of great boxing, they don't anymore. End of story.
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Nafflad26 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 595 vCash: 500	Re: Sky's lack of International Fights! Alexander v Maidana was also shown by Sky so thats 3 fights they showed under their contract with Goldenboy.
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Undisputed P4P esb FBL & FIFA 12 champ ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,317 vCash: 404	Re: Sky's lack of International Fights! shockingly mares vs moreno is not on boxnation even though they have that golden boy deal. this is a 50-50 fight with 2 of the best in the division. would be great if sky picked it up.
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anthony10846 Journeyman Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 53 vCash: 500	Re: Sky's lack of International Fights! Bute vs Grachev is on tape delay at 8AM on Sunday on Sky Sports. Obviously just to keep Bute in mind before the Froch rematch but its something none the less.
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