Casuals - Middle of the night PPV

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by colinsMrs, Feb 23, 2015.


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  1. colinsMrs

    colinsMrs Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The vibe for 2nd May how does it compare to previous PPV's not involving a UK fighter?

    I thought most people were not interested in Tyson v Holyfield I as it was viewed as a mismatch for Tyson due to Holyfield's apparent heart and health issues.

    However Holyfield v Tyson II was mega

    Tyson v Douglas was pre-PPV and WH Smiths sold out of VHS tapes of 'The fight that shook the world' for a tenner a time.

    The previous Floyd PPV involved Ricky Hatton

    Not sure how Pacman did on Primetime
     
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  2. big_daddy

    big_daddy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Floyd hatton got 1.3m buys in the uk from memory, think this can beat that mark
     
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  3. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This will be as big as Lewis Tyson.
     
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  4. LeeJonesJnr

    LeeJonesJnr Active Member Full Member

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    Casuals will buy and watch one of the many repeats over breakfast
     
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  5. snake-hips

    snake-hips Active Member Full Member

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    You think?
    Surely won't be that money in a fight not involving a Brit.
     
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  6. snake-hips

    snake-hips Active Member Full Member

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    Was tyson v Douglas on sky?
     
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  7. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It was yes.
     
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  8. ChipChair

    ChipChair Boxing Addict Full Member

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    you're underestimating the appeal of this fight to the casual fan
     
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  9. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It won't have the appeal of anything like the Hatton fights, obviously.

    But for us boxing nuts, it is an interesting fight. 6 years too late, but still interesting.
     
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  10. Dive in Derek

    Dive in Derek Member Full Member

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    Once one of our channels, ie Sky, or BT or Boxnation get confirmed as showing it they will hype it up as much as possible. Right now no one know whose showing it.

    I'm wondering will it take PPV to new levels payment wise, will it be £20, £25??
     
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  11. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    It will be HUGE fight for casuals and new fans to the sport.

    The hard-core seasoned boxing fans will be less enthusiastic.
     
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  12. Taylor2010

    Taylor2010 Arranging chromosome injections for injured boxers Full Member

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    From an unscientific look at UK media and my Facebook feed, this is going to be pretty big
     
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  13. ant-man

    ant-man ant Full Member

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    It will actually.

    Casuals will be all over this more than the Hatton fights.
     
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  14. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Does the British audience know who these guys are?
    I'm asking this because over here you can ask 100 people in the streets and maybe 5 would know who you're talking about. (depends on the location of course, but on average)
     
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  15. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    The casuals will be all over this fight - it'll do MASSIVE numbers.
     
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