VIP Boxing Press Release - Rose v Webb Free on TV

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  1. stegsie

    stegsie Active Member Full Member

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    ROSE VERSUS WEBB – FREE ON TV!

    Brian Rose’s British light-middleweight title defence against Sam Webb at the Blackpool Winter Gardens on Friday December 14, and it’s accompanying quality undercard, was always worthy of TV coverage and now gets it, after broadcaster Loaded TV stepped in to support the VIP Promotions’ ‘Fighting for Keeps’ card.

    VIP Promotions are pleased to announce then that Rose versus Webb will be FREE to view on the new Loaded TV channel available on SKY platform channel 200.

    The contest will be shown at 9.30pm and, therefore, anyone who isn’t able to make the Winter Gardens can now watch, what promises to be a potential fight of the year, for FREE.

    “I’m absolutely delighted that Loaded TV are supporting British boxing and have decided to broadcast this British title fight,” enthused promoter Steve Wood.

    “Brian’s fight with Sam has all the hallmarks of a fight of the year. The undercard is also absolutely top notch, and this was always a show that boxing fans should have been able to see on TV.

    “Rose and Webb are both skillful boxers; they don’t like each other so it’s a grudge match; neither are one punch finishers so there will be plenty of action, and Brian says he’ll stop Webb while Sam is very confident of causing an upset. This is going to be a terrific contest.

    “The undercard is also first rate and the fighters on it are all worthy of TV exposure. We’ve got Prizefighter winner Terry Flannigan; undefeated prospect Jack Arnfield; exciting puncher Mark Thompson, and lots more. Brian’s also got some stars coming along to support him including the Blackpool FC team and MMA legend Rampage Jackson!

    “I’m really proud of the show we’re putting on. VIP Promotions have always been about giving fans great fights and value for money, and it’s really rewarding that Loaded TV are supporting us.

    “For anybody that still wants to come and see the show live and experience the atmosphere there are still some tickets left, and fans are also all invited to the weigh in and press conference for the show.”

    Please note: The public weigh-in will be held at 2pm on Thursday December 13 at the Winter Gardens, with a following press conference to be held at Blackpool’s G Casino at 4pm.

    ‘Fighting for Keeps’ will be at the Blackpool Winter Gardens on Friday December 14. Headlining will be hometown fighter Brian Rose defending his British light-middleweight title against Londoner Sam Webb. The quality undercard includes Blackpool’s Jack Arnfield; Manchester’s Terry Flannigan; Lancaster’s Tomi Tatham; Southport’s Scott Moonan; Heywood’s Mark Thompson; Chorley’s Jack Caterall, and Lancashire’s Isaac Lowe.

    Tickets, priced at £40 (General), £50.00 (Balcony) and £80 (Ringside) are available from all boxers (balcony seats from the venue only), from Ticket Master, or at www.vipbe.co.uk

    Keep updated on VIP Promotions’ news by visiting www.vipboxing.com or follow on Twitter @vipboxing and Facebook. Currently, you can also watch free fights at www.vipboxing.tv
     
  2. widdy

    widdy lancs,where real men live Full Member

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    sounds good was meant to go but im on works do,some of the lads are going though .

    just a quick question stegsie,my mate shane singleton was meant to be fighting,why has it been called off ?
     
  3. Michael300

    Michael300 Fighting back..... Full Member

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    :good Fantastic news mate, cheers for that.

    Do you know if there will be regular shows after this one?

    If so, how often?

    And is the channel staying free to air?

    Cheers :D
     
  4. Lee Smith

    Lee Smith Member Full Member

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    How many pints of beer a week is this equivalent too?
     
  5. Paullow

    Paullow Active Member Full Member

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    this is great news! already starting to love this Loaded TV :D - The more boxing on the box the better as far as i am concerned especially if it involves a British title. A genuinely nice surprise this, cheers for the heads up mate :good
     
  6. dstephe4

    dstephe4 Member Full Member

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    Video of the press conference here:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1VUOEkti-M[/ame]
     
  7. adam249390

    adam249390 a249390 Full Member

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    Loaded tv
    the saviour of boxing
     
  8. zxcvbnm

    zxcvbnm #TeamHWFuture Full Member

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    It's not free. Sky is a subscription service. It shows how much boxing TV coverage has declined over the past 15 years when people are expected to get excited over boxing being shown on an obscure pay TV channel.

    Loaded TV isn't available on Virgin so it's not even like everyone who pays gets to watch this.
     
  9. Lee Smith

    Lee Smith Member Full Member

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    But there are plenty of channels you can watch through your Sky box without needing a Sky subscription / Sky viewing card. Is Loaded TV one of them?
     
  10. Marlow

    Marlow Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This shows how far Maloney has fallen.

    There are a ton of pisspot channels but nearly all will be better than loaded tv, I'd love to know the financial details of this cos with ESPNs renewed interest in the sport they should have been an option.
     
  11. zxcvbnm

    zxcvbnm #TeamHWFuture Full Member

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    Yes. But generally you wouldn't get a Sky box unless you wanted to subscribe to Sky. And buying the box/getting a satellite installed costs loads if you don't want to subscribe.