Is Spence vs Porter the worst PPV headliner of the year?

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  1. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    I honestly forgot it was on.
     
    WhataRock, Sep 22, 2019
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  2. RealDeal

    RealDeal Pugilist Specialist Full Member

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    Can you not get ESPN+ in the UK? It’s $4.99 a month here and you get every Top Rank fight on it.
     
    RealDeal, Sep 22, 2019
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  3. Boon

    Boon Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I have already got a subscription that allows me to watch any fight in the world for $00.00

    Sometimes, it is difficult to tune in but it's definitely value for money.
     
    Boon, Sep 22, 2019
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  4. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Two good recognised fighters should not automatically mean PPV.Thurman v Porter did mega numbers on terrestrial TV so this would do well imo.As PPV it will tank.
     
    Angler Andrew, Sep 22, 2019
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  5. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No I am not gonna buy it. We all know who's gonna win the fight. Everyone knows what Porter is going to do in the ring when he fights. He's just a one-dimensional fighter.
     
    Nopporn, Sep 22, 2019
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  6. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    I think it is worthy by today's standards. It thins out the herd, so to speak, in the welter weight division. Stripping away the rest so we know who's the best.
     
    Braindamage, Sep 22, 2019
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  7. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    It's actually a great headliner if you care at all about the quality of the two fighters in the ring
     
    Richmondpete, Sep 22, 2019
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  8. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No, just one of many ESPN type fights pawned off as a PPV.
     
    Reinhardt, Sep 22, 2019
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  9. TEAM_LOMA

    TEAM_LOMA This is Boxing Full Member

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    It's not an ESPN show.. it's PBC
     
    TEAM_LOMA, Sep 22, 2019
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    TEAM_LOMA This is Boxing Full Member

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    But the point is, is it worthy to be on PPV? Does anybody even know who Spence is let alone Porter?
     
    TEAM_LOMA, Sep 22, 2019
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  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Uh,,,I said ESPN,,TYPE FIGHT
     
    Reinhardt, Sep 22, 2019
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  12. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Average American doesn't even know who Wilder is. Who buys a Spence PPV? Do people actually buy it or is it only pubs etc? I mean the fight is on free TV where I live and I might not watch it if something better comes up, let alone pay for it.
     
    Leoh, Sep 22, 2019
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  13. FartWristedBum

    FartWristedBum I walk this Earth like a bum Full Member

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    How is this a foregone conclusion? Cos Spence is now some sort of tactical god for going 12 with Garcia!?!
    Porter will bring the heat and Spence will revert to type in a slug fest! A fleet footed Thurman had to stand and fight so Spence will be in the firing line for most of the bout too.
    Spence is 55% at best, great fight to make and Spence's biggest test since Brook imo.
     
    FartWristedBum, Sep 22, 2019
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  14. bruce_keyes

    bruce_keyes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I dunno, I bought a ticket. only $55... I live nearby, I'll check it out.
     
    bruce_keyes, Sep 22, 2019
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  15. TEAM_LOMA

    TEAM_LOMA This is Boxing Full Member

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    Nothing wrong with going to an event in person. But only $55? that's dirt cheap for a "PPV" show
     
    TEAM_LOMA, Sep 22, 2019
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