Comments Thread For: The Big Fight and The Good Fight

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

By Cliff Rold - Boxing returns to Network TV!

Okay.

Not really.

But sort of.

The big business-of-boxing news this week has all been about where fans will be able to see May’s Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley Welterweight clash. Everyone is familiar with the old saying, “can’t shine s…tuff.”

Apparently a preview show on CBS does the trick.

Pacquiao-Mosley, when announced, was a fight few hardcore fight fans and only sparing members of the press could hide their disdain for. A 39-year old Mosley (46-6-1, 39 KO) who appeared gassed after only two rounds versus Floyd Mayweather, and who looked all of his age versus the average Sergio Mora last September, is not what anyone who genuinely follows boxing wanted to see in the ring with Pacquiao (52-3-2, 38 KO).

That feeling wasn’t going to go away.

It still hasn’t.

The best way to make it not matter has emerged. Pacquiao-Mosley has been made something bigger than merely its match-up. When it was announced that Showtime had lured Pacquiao (and his promoter, Bob Arum), away from HBO, the magnitude of that story alone promised to drown out the naysayers.

Showtime shares corporate blood with ‘big four’ network CBS…and they’re bringing CBS to the dance.

The network which once aired classics like Roberto Duran-Esteban DeJesus III live provides the opportunity for morning show coverage, more 60 Minutes for Pacquiao, and a primetime slot devoted to previewing the fight. [Click Here To Read More]

[boxingfan76]

Originally Posted by BIGPOPPAPUMP

By Cliff Rold - Boxing returns to Network TV!

Okay.

Not really.

But sort of.

The big business-of-boxing news this week has all been about where fans will be able to see May’s Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley Welterweight clash. Everyone is familiar with the old saying, “can’t shine s…tuff.”

Apparently a preview show on CBS does the trick.

Pacquiao-Mosley, when announced, was a fight few hardcore fight fans and only sparing members of the press could hide their disdain for. A 39-year old Mosley (46-6-1, 39 KO) who appeared gassed after only two rounds versus Floyd Mayweather, and who looked all of his age versus the average Sergio Mora last September, is not what anyone who genuinely follows boxing wanted to see in the ring with Pacquiao (52-3-2, 38 KO).

That feeling wasn’t going to go away.

It still hasn’t.

The best way to make it not matter has emerged. Pacquiao-Mosley has been made something bigger than merely its match-up. When it was announced that Showtime had lured Pacquiao (and his promoter, Bob Arum), away from HBO, the magnitude of that story alone promised to drown out the naysayers.

Showtime shares corporate blood with ‘big four’ network CBS…and they’re bringing CBS to the dance.

The network which once aired classics like Roberto Duran-Esteban DeJesus III live provides the opportunity for morning show coverage, more 60 Minutes for Pacquiao, and a primetime slot devoted to previewing the fight. [Click Here To Read More]

the fight stinks, may showtime and hbo do well, but who cares really what network the fight is on if it stnks? give us a good fight then workout your network issues o your own because we dont really care, it doesnt affect what we want to see.

[bluetuazon]

Originally Posted by boxingfan76

the fight stinks, may showtime and hbo do well, but who cares really what network the fight is on if it stnks? give us a good fight then workout your network issues o your own because we dont really care, it doesnt affect what we want to see.

US? WE? lol.......

[Laborer]

Originally Posted by bluetuazon

US? WE? lol.......

"...Pacquiao-Mosley, when announced, was a fight few hardcore fight fans and only sparing members of the press could hide their disdain for... is not what anyone who genuinely follows boxing wanted to see in the ring..."

obviously the 'we' didn't include you.

[PRBOXINGCOTTO]

pac needs to fight winners clottey lost his last fight cheato lost his last meaningful fight and barely beat a bum mosley lost to floyd easy and couldnt finish the show with a bum mora come on pac step it up bradley v.s devon is the fight right now to see

[tesla_power]

It's been a long time since we saw both... Marg-Cotto I believe.

[punchmehard]

Originally Posted by PRBOXINGCOTTO

pac needs to fight winners clottey lost his last fight cheato lost his last meaningful fight and barely beat a bum mosley lost to floyd easy and couldnt finish the show with a bum mora come on pac step it up bradley v.s devon is the fight right now to see

to cut it short. Pac whooped Cotto's ass.

[jltsmae]

Originally Posted by PRBOXINGCOTTO

pac needs to fight winners clottey lost his last fight cheato lost his last meaningful fight and barely beat a bum mosley lost to floyd easy and couldnt finish the show with a bum mora come on pac step it up bradley v.s devon is the fight right now to see

well, PAC fought Cotto who won against Clottey. I will ask you, what happen to CoTTO (who is a winner) that Pac Fought?

[Tweezy316]

Originally Posted by jltsmae

well, PAC fought Cotto who won against Clottey. I will ask you, what happen to CoTTO (who is a winner) that Pac Fought?

Why even try to defend Pac? Why? It's impossible and Pac made it that way. And don't act like Pac didn't fight Cotto at a catchweight. So that win against Cotto gets an asterisk.

[BesWorldChamp]

Originally Posted by Tweezy316

Why even try to defend Pac? Why? It's impossible and Pac made it that way. And don't act like Pac didn't fight Cotto at a catchweight. So that win against Cotto gets an asterisk.

No disrespect, but every comment that comes from you has to do with negatively criticizing Pac. You sound like a politician, where every comment blasts the other side and/or praises your own side. I don't take anybody seriously that acts this way, and never agrees with the other side on anything.