HBO is Pathetic

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Beau Geste, Mar 18, 2010.


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  1. Beau Geste

    Beau Geste Active Member Full Member

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    According to Fight News

    "One of the reasons IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko’s defense of the unified heavyweight title against Philadelphia’s Eddie Chambers won’t be televised in the United States is that HBO executives believe U.S. fight fans can’t tell the difference between Wladimir and his brother, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko."

    This is an absolute travesty. Ross Greenburg is a complete clown and should be replaced as head of boxing for HBO.

    110 countries have the fight on television and HBO comes up with this excuse???
     
    Beau Geste, Mar 18, 2010
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  2. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    I'm not sure if this is a good reason to not put the fight on, but Greenberg is right. Most casual fans in America don't know the difference between the two.
     
    BigReg, Mar 18, 2010
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  3. Beau Geste

    Beau Geste Active Member Full Member

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    A poll on Fight News shows that close to 90% of fight fans know the difference and that's who watches HBO boxing. **** casual American sports fans. All they care about are overweight "football" players.
     
    Beau Geste, Mar 18, 2010
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  4. Kush

    Kush Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Vitali vs Chambers will be a good fight and Ill be watching the online PPV. Chambers wont test Vitalis chin like Lennox did against Wlad but it should be a good fight.
     
    Kush, Mar 18, 2010
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  5. crimson

    crimson Boxing Addict banned

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    Pretty sure Ross knows more about the business of boxing than you or any of us here in ESB.
     
    crimson, Mar 18, 2010
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  6. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Casual fans in America does not order HBO ppv broadcasts ...
    except if there is Oscar DLH participating then they are ordering for their wifes.
     
    Stinky gloves, Mar 18, 2010
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  7. Chessboxer

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    Well at least HBO is not showing it, Wlad fights are boring, and he takes no risks whatsover. That Chagaev fight was a disgrace.
     
    Chessboxer, Mar 18, 2010
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  8. 2manyusernames

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    See Americans... it's not just the rest of the world that think you're all stupid.
     
    2manyusernames, Mar 18, 2010
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  9. Thread Stealer

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    How have the ratings been on Wlad's recent fights?
     
    Thread Stealer, Mar 18, 2010
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  10. MagicMan91

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    Very good ;)
     
    MagicMan91, Mar 18, 2010
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  11. Beau Geste

    Beau Geste Active Member Full Member

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    :patsch
     
    Beau Geste, Mar 18, 2010
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  12. RSBonos

    RSBonos Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A week before Vitali vs Arreola, HBO had a brief preview after a 24/7 episode and it showed a picture of Wladimir. Its seems Ross Greenburg is the one who is confused.
     
    RSBonos, Mar 18, 2010
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  13. Kush

    Kush Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :rofl:good
     
    Kush, Mar 18, 2010
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  14. derrick

    derrick 6ft4 215 bring it on Full Member

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    I'm thinking of getting rid of HBO. Thats no reason not to show a fight. But if there losing money on Wlad they should just say it. Lets face it wlad keeps fighting boring fights overseas. But one thing you have to understand about the us media. They are antiwhite.
     
    derrick, Mar 18, 2010
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  15. PolishPummler

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    Most casual fans dont know who Dawson,Ortiz,Kirkland...etc are but that doesnt stop HBO from forcing certain "house" fighters down our throats.
     
    PolishPummler, Mar 18, 2010
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