Boxing getting back into mainstream news?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by DemolitionDan, Apr 21, 2010.


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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Of course not. There was too much going on in the world of college football. :verysad
     
    IntentionalButt, Jan 8, 2011
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  2. DemolitionDan

    DemolitionDan ATG and HoF Full Member

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    Ah dang. Not surprising they barely even mentioned the fact that FNF was going to air. Only promotion I heard was from BK saying "don't miss FNF tonight..." etc. etc.
     
    DemolitionDan, Jan 8, 2011
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  3. DemolitionDan

    DemolitionDan ATG and HoF Full Member

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    Just a reminder, on FX Lights Out will be coming on in a few hours. It's a boxing drama show, Ima check it out because it's a boxing show, I'm sure the fighting will be silly, and there will be cliches that make boxing fans cringe a bit, but hopefully it'll be good.
     
    DemolitionDan, Jan 11, 2011
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  4. Rilz

    Rilz Ball don't lie! Full Member

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    From what I have read (only a few sources from a google search) it has received favorable reviews.
     
    Rilz, Jan 11, 2011
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  5. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    It's set to DVR. :good

    I may or may not be watching it live.

    My girlfriend has waffled on it...when the first commercials came on several months ago she seemed really interested and now she says it looks dumb. :conf Worst case scenario, I check it out after she turns in.
     
    IntentionalButt, Jan 11, 2011
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  6. PH|LLA

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    boxing needs to build itself around local stars in big markets like it's done in Montreal. I mean boxing is constantly in the news here.
     
    PH|LLA, Jan 11, 2011
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  7. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    The venues there do always seem to be sold out or close to it.
     
    IntentionalButt, Jan 11, 2011
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  8. Steenalized

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    That's one of the things I love about Adamek. He's built himself a nice following in Newark. At the biggest local shows here in Chicago there's a few names that draw a crowd (most famously David Diaz who's coming back to these shows now) but unfortunately they don't draw like Montreal.
     
    Steenalized, Jan 11, 2011
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  9. DemolitionDan

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    Surprise, surprise, Manfredo Jr.'s KD of Edouard received a "top play" on Sportscenter...it was number 5.
     
    DemolitionDan, Jan 15, 2011
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  10. Dracon

    Dracon Frédéric Bastiat Full Member

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    There's a big Polish community in Chicago. I'm pretty sure Adamek could draw good numbers, there.
     
    Dracon, Jan 21, 2011
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  11. psychopath

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    ESPN is fine . . . but the real mainstream media like FOX, BBC, CBS and CNBC doesn't have much weight . . . they are all ignorant in the sports.
     
    psychopath, Jan 21, 2011
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  12. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Boxing getting back on a network like FOX or CBS would be a massively encouraging sign.

    Why promoters aren't bending over backwards and pulling out all the stops trying to woo them is beyond me.
     
    IntentionalButt, Jan 22, 2011
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  13. H .

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    boxing's basically dead here... hope that changes though
     
    H ., Jan 22, 2011
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  14. Dark Sider

    Dark Sider Well-Known Member Full Member

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    huh?
     
    Dark Sider, Jan 22, 2011
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  15. DemolitionDan

    DemolitionDan ATG and HoF Full Member

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    Bump bump. As everybody knows by now. Pacquiao-Mosley has a CBS/Showtime deal. A great deal for boxing as a whole as there will be a Countdown show on CBS and if the show gets big ratings we can expect more coverage for on boxing in the future. Gotta give props to Arum and Top Rank for making this happen (and also thank you to HBO for pissing Arum off :yep ) So, big step for boxing as a whole.
     
    DemolitionDan, Jan 24, 2011
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