Why doesn't ESPN do PPV's anymore?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Martini643, Jun 22, 2009.


  1. Martini643

    Martini643 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I remember they had 1 giant PPV like 4 years ago that was pretty good and it was at a reasonable price. Why didn't they follow up on it? Do you think they should? I don't mind paying for PPV fights as long as its a solid card and its reasonable.
     
  2. Jeff Young

    Jeff Young Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    they probably didnt make enough and it took too much out of their budget, same with showtime, who used to do PPVs
     
  3. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think it sold about 100 000 units...so probably just didnt make enough money from it.
     
  4. Martini643

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    At the time, the fighters on the card werent the big names they are today, I think if they promoted it properly it could have competed with HBO or Showtime PPV numbers.
     
  5. bestadalousiest

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    If it don't make dollas, it don't make sense
     
  6. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Who was on it again?

    Mosley, Cintron-Margarito...Brock?

    Im sure Juan Diaz was slated to be on it at first but something happened there.
     
  7. Big T

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    One of the fights, and it was a good one..Brock vs McCline...yes McCline was in a good fight.
     
  8. Martini643

    Martini643 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I thought watching Margarito slaughter Cintron was entertaining