Hats off to Sky and Haye...

Yep, I've got to agree. Sky have done an excellent job on this, they've managed to generate big interest outside of the core boxing public.

I wonder if Froch is sitting at home thinking "why did virtually nobody outside of Nottingham realise I had a big fight a few weeks ago?"

 

The Sun newspaper has 3 pages dedicated to it today. That must really help. I think having that level of exposure in The Sun really opens it up. Many many people who perhaps wouldn't have even heard of it or only knew about it faintly, but had no real interest would be hyped after reading that.
I wouldn't be surprised if this one breaks some kind of British PPV record. Loads of non-boxing fans will buy it just for the David vs Goliath thing.

 

Haye's writing a daily column in the London Evening Standard too

While I tip my hat to Haye and Sky, it's not rocket science. It just shows how dismal a job Hennessey has done with Froch

 

They even managed an X-Factor link today - genius.

 

I wish there was a Like This option.

I rate Hennessey as a sound-guy who sticks to his principles but you're right. Froch should be on mainstream telly now.

 

I've had the music from the adverts going through my head all day.

 

I have to agree, I was shocked to see Haye being the main page article of skysports.com here for build up to the fight. I can't wait for the fight and admit I am starting to go into Haye nut hugger mode, anyone who fights out of England for a world title always gets my full support...




























Except Matthew Hatton.....



















...the ****!

 

Matthew Hatton isn't fighting for a world title.

 

You know what I meant :tong I just wanted to call Matthew Hatton a ****.

 

I happen to agree.:good

 

Would it be presumptious to say that despite Valuev being the champion, it is actually Haye's behaviour that has resulted in him getting a decent payday. Valuev should be very grateful of this particularly if he wins.

 

THis is the level the publicity has reached. Story has absolutley nothing to do with Haye or boxing but somehow the hayemaker is mentioned. Could you of imaged this 2 weeks ago??

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2713828/Tallest-teen-girl-towers-at-6ft-5in.html

He wins this fight in style he is proper mainstream. He will be EVERYWHERE

 

Agreed.

But it's a little concerning that we're applauding this rather than it being the norm. Froch fight should have been as big.

Fair play to sky and Haye though - hopefully it will convince people (terrestrial TV) that there is a receptive audience if you tap into it.

 

i was worried a week ago. they've really stepped it up now.

my whole office is talking about it a couple of times a day.

we got 4 bets at the moment and more are being made.

here are the bets:
NEW BET - alec (valuev) vs christian (haye) £20 - christian has given him 2 to 1 odds!!!
hooman (valuev) vs christian (haye) £10 - christian has given him 2 to 1 odds!!!
sam (valuev) vs fadi (haye) £10
phil (fight will go past 5 rounds) vs dan (fight will end inside 5 rounds) £10