Would a Klitchko style show work in the UK?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by colinthfc, Mar 4, 2012.


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  1. porkypara

    porkypara Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Off the top of my head I dont think Calzaghe was the main event in a PPV card.
     
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  2. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It worked on ITV in the 80s and 90s with Benn, Lewis, Bruno et al...

    Now a days, they would have to get a Boxing Simon Cowell to pan both fighters to their faces at the end of each round. And if the fight went the distance, there would need to be a public vote to decide the winner.

    That is the only way boxing is getting its old Saturday night slot back on ITV...
     
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