Is it time to unsubscribe to Sky Sports?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Michael300, May 2, 2012.


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  1. The Batkilt

    The Batkilt Guest

    I've got a PS3. Not much of a gamer so took the PS3 with a contract phone as it plays blu-rays.
     
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  2. im sparticus

    im sparticus There Ye Go. Full Member

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    I know this isnt the question but if i had to drop either Skysports boxing or BN. It would be Sky.
     
    im sparticus, May 2, 2012
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  3. Michael300

    Michael300 Fighting back..... Full Member

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    I totlly agree with you mate.

    Criticisms of BN aside, if you're a fan of boxing there is only one choice......:good
     
    Michael300, May 2, 2012
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  4. CamR21

    CamR21 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Is there? I think if you want lots of boxing then yes BN, but quality is provided by sky
     
    CamR21, May 2, 2012
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  5. Michael300

    Michael300 Fighting back..... Full Member

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    Fair point my friend........

    At the moment Sky definitely leads with production values.

    Hopefully BN can get another year under it's belt, switch to HD and I think the quality will improve.
     
    Michael300, May 2, 2012
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  6. CamR21

    CamR21 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agreed if BN can improve their UK based fights then they will defiantly be ahead of sky. BN is better for overseased fights, but sky is much better for home fighters IMO.
     
    CamR21, May 2, 2012
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  7. GazOC

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    Production values are way down my list compared to what fights get shown.
     
    GazOC, May 2, 2012
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  8. Michael300

    Michael300 Fighting back..... Full Member

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    Me too to be honest.

    I'm really loving the long shows BN puts out, I like the fact it's the whole evening, and although the presentation isn't quite as 'glossy' as Sky I like the team BN has compiled and think the more 'gritty' feel to it's output is refreshing (ie it feels properly live!).

    I think it's great we are getting to see entire fight cards live and in the order it goes out; almost as good as being there (well nearly!).
     
    Michael300, May 2, 2012
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  9. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Yep, I do like you can put your feet up from around 7pm and just watch a bit of boxing, a bit of chat, some guests getting interviewed etc for the next 4 hours or so.
     
    GazOC, May 2, 2012
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  10. Michael300

    Michael300 Fighting back..... Full Member

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    It's also been great being able to watch live fights at different times and on different days than we're used to.

    Watching Denis Lebedev live from Russia on a Friday afternoon.......

    Paulie Malignaggi on a Sunday evening......

    :happy
     
    Michael300, May 2, 2012
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  11. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    No ones suggesting Sky should be picking up the "obscure" fights for hardcore boxing fans that BoxNation are showing.
     
    GazOC, May 2, 2012
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  12. Bajingo

    Bajingo Boxing Junkie banned

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    But Sky Sports is less than 2 pints of beer a week.
     
    Bajingo, May 2, 2012
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  13. noonan

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    What are you Drinking? Think my Sky is £50 per month as you have to have all Sky Sports channels as they're forever changing which ones its on.
     
    noonan, May 2, 2012
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  14. Michael300

    Michael300 Fighting back..... Full Member

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    :thumbsup

    That's the point I was trying to make with this thread.......
     
    Michael300, May 2, 2012
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  15. Bajingo

    Bajingo Boxing Junkie banned

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    Just the sports package is £20 according to their website, if people are paying £50 a month and they only watch boxing then that's pretty ****.

    I don't actually have Sky because I'm a broke student.
     
    Bajingo, May 2, 2012
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