Buncey's Setanta Ireland Boxing Day Special

I'm banging the biggest drum that I could find about an inch away from the ear of the boss of Setanta in Dublin.
Let's get our toe in the door and then they will have trouble kicking us out!
Remember that the Bunce Hour was only 15 minutes long at first and the men that ran Setanta in the UK were against it! The fans made it happen, trust me. We need to make sure that as many people as possible know about this show - I've sent out about 1,500 emails! The show in Britian grew this way and the fights followed - we can do the same in Ireland with Setanta. There are fights that can picked up for very little and some promoters that will need to drop a few rivalries, swallow a bit of pride and look at the longer picture. This could work.

Adios and thanks.

 

Good luck:thumbsup

 

what can people in ireland who do subscribe/or dont subscribe to setanta do to help?

i think it needs to be people in ireland that need to send emails as they are the ones that setanta need to subscribe in order to produce and show stuff. they have certainly given the programme a good lot of showings over the last week or so.

there might not be that many left that do subscibe. those that do need to tell them how much we enjoyed the couple of recent buncey appearences over the last couple of months and that we would like more (maybe even a monthly review show would be a start). also that we enjoyed the ***an - hyland bout that was screened last year and we would like to see more local boxing on setanta ireland.

those who live in ireland and dont subscribe could say that they heard about the buncey appearences and that if they were a regular thing and if they showed some local boxing they would scbscibe to the channel.

mind you the price went from 21.99 euros for 11 channels down to 16.99 euros for 2 channels. so the couple of recent buncey appearences have made the fee somewhat justifiable and any more appearences or boxing would be great.

i cant find a direct email address. but if you go to the contact page on their website , they should get the message.

http://www.setanta.com/ie/Contact-Us/

 

This is very, very good. Thanks.
The BBC London radio show has a big following online and its listen again rating is sensational.

Adios.

 

Should push for it to go National not that it really matters. Its a disgrace that the show with Costello is only 8-9 times a year.

I like to call it the Bunceys Boxing 20 minutes......................I really dont care if Fulhum reserves have scored agaisnt Sporting Riga lol

 

Good watch great to see Bunce back on tv

 

The Five Live boxing show has been on since Sept 2004!
The BBC like to keep it secret and away from iplayer etc - I think it is to make sure that the tennis/F1/golf/cricket/rugby versions look good!
On BBC London it is available on iplayer and it is the most popular hour of sport each week! Fact, not fiction.
The men at Setanta are sensible.

Adios.

 

good luck with getting Setanta on the hook. There were 18 pro shows in Ireland last year which is a record as far as I know. I am sure most of them could be picked up on delay for nothing as long as a crew was sent around.

BTW what is the relationship like between those at Setanta and RTÉ?

 

It wasnt always available until a fuss had to be kicked up! :deal

 

News release on behalf of Tommy Egan Promotions
Wednesday January 6th

Tommy Egan Promotions Television Deal with Setanta Sports​

Tommy Egan Promotions’ bid to bring Irish domestic boxing to the next level has taken a significant leap forward as the Irish promoter has entered talks with Setanta Sports Ireland to broadcast a City West hosted fight night.

Legendary boxing pundit Steve Bunce will host the event, which will take place on Saturday April 17th. Headlining the night is the Irish Light Middleweight Title clash between champion Neil Sinclair of Belfast and New York based Arklow native James Moore.

While the return of Buncey is an exciting development, Egan believes it is just a part of what will prove to be a sensational overall fight night package.

“We are delighted to be working with Steve Bunce and Setanta Sports. Steve is a huge name in boxing and he is second to none in terms of boxing commentary and knowledge. Steve will bring something extra to the televised show and we are thrilled to be the first Irish boxing promoters to have him for a fight night since the popular ‘Bring Back Bunce’ campaign was launched,” he said.

“I am promising Irish fight fans a strong card. I am going to make fights that will excite the live and TV audience. Having Setanta involved will also be great for Irish fighters. They will have a platform to display their skills to a wider audience. The link between Tommy Egan Promotions, Banner Promotions, Freddie Roach and Steve Feder means that the fighters could really progress their careers Stateside,” Egan explained before revealing this show will not be a once off.

“This will be the first of many quality Irish cards to be televised. Tommy Egan Promotions will make the Irish Title prestigious once more and will give Irish fight fans quality cards on a regular basis.

 

Does this mean Byrne and Kavanagh might make an appearance.

 

the youtube vids don't work anymore. Anyone know where else this can be watched?

 

Thanks :good