So Who's going to be paying for Kessler v Ward?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by chrisfinch, Nov 17, 2009.


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  1. chrisfinch

    chrisfinch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    £5.95 isn't a bad price and I am tempted BUT at the end of the day you are paying that to see just one fight, and there are "alternative" methods available.

    One side of me says that we should be supporting Primetime's attempts to show the super 6, but with the hassle of having to register, pay a fee and THEN book the fight I'm really unsure. But it was nice last Saturday being able to put the fight on the TV and relax for a few hours, not worrying if your "alternative method" is going to break down moments before the main event.

    On a positive note, it doesn't look to be that "late" a night. Showtime are broadcasting from 3-4.30, meaning we are probably looking at a start time around 3.15, as opposed to the dreaded 4.45/5am starts.

    This is a fight that only really the hardcore of the hardcore will be buying, just wondered what the consensus is out there?
     
    chrisfinch, Nov 17, 2009
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  2. TheUzi

    TheUzi MISSION INCOMPLETE Full Member

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    100% yes.
     
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  3. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    I hope people do.

    £6 for a fight wouldn't get otherwise is worth it. I'd pay £5 for all the HBO and Showtime cards we don't get.
     
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  4. hitandhope

    hitandhope Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I will. I'm very pleasantly surprised at this being 6 quid, was expecting 13.
     
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  5. tamsim

    tamsim Glass Jaw Full Member

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    Going to pay for it the undercard is not that great but 6 quid is not a bad price. Hopefully people will support it and they then might show some HBO and Showtime cards.
     
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  6. Wickio

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    No doubt about it. I'd be willing to pay more than the asking price so it's a nice purchase! Hope it does fairly well.

    Are they showing the undercard?
     
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  7. Carnage

    Carnage KingFroch Full Member

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    T'is definitely worth it, might have to get the life savings out!
     
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  8. box-now

    box-now Active Member Full Member

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    I'll be buying this I like Kessler, never seen Ward fight so looking forward to it.
     
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  9. ScouseLad

    ScouseLad Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yep I'll get it.

    Ahh shite, im with virginmedia, I cant.
     
    ScouseLad, Nov 17, 2009
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  10. Wickio

    Wickio Guest

    Can buy the stream. :yep
     
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  11. kidgloves

    kidgloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nope. Even though i paid for the Froch stream. Its a ridiculous time of the morning for a fight im only slightly interested in. It will be available by the time i wake up the next day anyway.
     
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  12. Bodysnatcher

    Bodysnatcher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  13. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    What are you wanting them to show? Surely you want to see the fight, not a load of other bollocks + there is no decent undercard anyway, seemingly like all the fights in the super 6 so far.
     
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  14. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    I'd guess putting on their own commentary team and showing extra fights would put the price higher than 6 quid. If they did that they'd probably have people saying they'd rather just see the main event and not pay £15.
     
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  15. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    Showtimes commentary and presentation is excellent IMO anyway, its a blessing for Primetime viewers if thats the case.
     
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