Boxnation

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by PaddyGarcia, Sep 29, 2014.


  1. Ryan the Liar

    Ryan the Liar Active Member Full Member

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    I have it and find it quite disappointing
     
  2. Big George

    Big George Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    America needs shows like this on network TV...
     
  3. Dive in Derek

    Dive in Derek Member Full Member

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    Did have it but found too many weekends there were no live shows on.
     
  4. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Frank is now stating that there will be around four live shows per month on Boxnation and that the channel is in third place (behind BT and Sky) in the sports subscription market. You have to take all of this with a pinch of salt when the BARB figures (admittedly sometimes flawed) for the channel are frankly woeful.

    I think Boxnation survives in the medium term but ultimately gets sold/taken over by BT Sport.
     
  5. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    I can see that happening. So long as the fights still reach us here in the UK. Don't think anyone really minds paying for it so long as the fights come consistently.
     
  6. cassiusbrit

    cassiusbrit Active Member Full Member

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    Ive subscribed since day one and would be lost without it.
    Although the only thing i watch is the live boxing at the weekend.
    I like Bunce, Lillis and Barry jones and Rawling as a commentator is ok.
    Long may this channel continue.
    The way to maybe improve it would be to show some small hall shows, Hatton shows ect.
     
  7. Rhodesie9

    Rhodesie9 Active Member Full Member

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    Watched it from day one,don't give a sod who owns it,only really watch the live events like Buncy .had some great nights. Cost three or four lattes a month.If you can afford it can you really be a "proper" boxing fan and not subscribe?If the had one live event a month it would still be cheaper than sky ppv!
     
  8. Tancred

    Tancred Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's well worth whatever my dad pays for it :D
     
  9. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Sky commentators are awful. I'm actually turning the sound off next time.

    I do not want anybody to lose a job, people have families but Halling and Watt need to go.

    Sky need to do a Red Button option of just hearing the crowd, I think the only reason they don't is because nobody would listen to them and they know it.
     
  10. Black_Rainbows

    Black_Rainbows Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Are you thinking of "Boxing Tonight"?
     
  11. Black_Rainbows

    Black_Rainbows Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I hope they are aiming higher than that. That's not really good enough. Some months at least there is the potential to do 7/8 live shows and they should be able to have a more ambitious average than 4 a month.

    However, if you don't set the bar low, you will have people complaining, "they aren't giving what they promised!".
     
  12. rampant

    rampant Boxing Addict Full Member

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    From what I remember they promised 1 live fight a week which I think is acceptable but my issue is more around the lack of domestic fights.

    I thought being a British channel there would be british fights galore, most if the live fights are US / International and therefore I wouldnt be watching them live at 3/4/5 in the morning.
     
  13. IanoM7

    IanoM7 New Member Full Member

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    Unfortunately you can only get it on the Sky platform in Ireland. Only option for me is to get the online version & AirPlay it onto the TV
     
  14. boxfanlut

    boxfanlut Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wheres ***** Punter at?? thought he would chime in by now.
     
  15. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    On the opening night Frank stated that there would be two cards a week. Clearly if the channel was doing brilliantly there would be far more domestic action.