ITV4 Coverage

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by colinthfc, Feb 27, 2009.

  1. colinthfc

    colinthfc Guest

    I love the coverage on ITV4 because thet treat you like the punter in the Arena as you get the fight as 'live' as thet happen, and you get a schedule of fights with times.

    Sky can learn a lot, as they show the top of the bill at 10.00pm, and then everything else is pre-recorded and has to fit in the time remaining.
     
  2. Claypole

    Claypole Boxing Addict banned

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    What I like best about ITV boxing coverage is their "backstage" man, Gabriel. His complete lack of tact as he cruises the dressing rooms is highly entertaining.
     
  3. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    I think he may be mildly autistic.
     
  4. Lewisbell

    Lewisbell Well-Known Member Full Member

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    A wierd man who hangs around the ladies changing area, talking to flabby men
     
  5. Claypole

    Claypole Boxing Addict banned

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    That's a possibility. I can just imagine him barging into a young Mike Tyson's dressing room and sticking a microphone in his face.

    These days we have to make do with him poking Junior Witter repeatedly in the chest.......
     
  6. Guy

    Guy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's boxings Alan Partridge, hope he's on tommorow
     
  7. fra

    fra Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i enjoy itv4 aswell....itv r bringing a whole new fanbase 2 boxing...i hope they keep up the good work:good
     
  8. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

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    are they showing any fights this weekend
     
  9. Guy

    Guy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes the Thaxton jobby
     
  10. Claypole

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    Yep. Jon Thaxton.
     
  11. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    i'm at an age where i still call him jonathan thaxton.
     
  12. Kid Lucky

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    Of that there is no doubt


    [yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi9W1E_Flqw
     
  13. brown bomber

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    He is sooooo unproffessional... i love him.
     
  14. DOM5153

    DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever Full Member

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    does anyone remember him with the kilt wearing zeller?
     
  15. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I like the atmosphere better, and the presenters.