What would happen if HBO/SHO said no to boxing?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by jbuffett84, Jul 31, 2014.


  1. duranimal

    duranimal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We would see fights mid-week in Vegas again, Hagler/Hearns Monday night, Leonard/Hearns, Thursday night, ect ect, the casino's would be packed with just fight fans as they used to be, instead of weekend tourists. We'd get more competitive fights, boxing mega fights were alive & kicking well before HBO/Show took over. No bad thing going back to closed circuit at the cinema.
     
  2. Stefan Johnson

    Stefan Johnson Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Now, I can get onboard w/ this fellow hardcore boxing fan's position! :happy
     
  3. bigbeatbaby

    bigbeatbaby Active Member Full Member

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    someone(Al Haymon) would start a dedicated boxing channel (like boxnation in the uk but better) 24/7 boxing. re runs of great fights. weekly boxing talk show. ESnews type reporting in local gyms around the US. or espn would show fights
     
  4. Beenie

    Beenie Evolve already! Full Member

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    Live boxing on Youtube?

    Online seems to be the obvious platform for the future of the sport.
     
  5. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    They would have to buy the rights to the fights to re show and that is very expensive. HBO has cut their Boxing budget drastically the last few years because of the increasing cost of Game Of Thrones which is their cash cow right now. They are putting a lot of resources into that show at the expense of others.