Which one is the superior broadcaster - Showtime Or HBO?

F!x

Consider all the pros and cons of each network - Showtime and HBO - things like..
the personality/skill of the commentary teams
the level of bias on display through the broadcasts
the filming/camera work
fight venues/arenas
fight schedule / roster
the standard of the post-fight interviews
boxing related documentaries
.. and any other relevant factors..

Which network comes out on top at the end of it all?

shade darkar

boxnation! haha.

i prefer hbo to be honest but it doesnt really matter does it!

Big Dunn

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Originally Posted by F!x

Consider all the pros and cons of each network - Showtime and HBO - things like..
the personality/skill of the commentary teams
the level of bias on display through the broadcasts
the filming/camera work
fight venues/arenas
fight schedule / roster
the standard of the post-fight interviews
boxing related documentaries
.. and any other relevant factors..

Which network comes out on top at the end of it all?

HBO is the best to me. But they have had many changes as has showtime. HBO broadcast looks and feels superior.

DeadLikeMe

HBO has the better production value but Showtime has a far better crew IMO.

SnakeVen0m

The production goes to HBO hands down. They really know how to build up a fight too. However, the Showtime announcers excel over their HBO counter parts. Al Bernstein alone is so much better than most announces on HBO with Roy being the exception. I think he's HBO's best announcer, even with his made up, miss pronounced words.

k1llu

HBO presentation is world class but their commentary is shit.

A.K.A

I watch for the boxers, all the other sh*t is just extras to me.

RVABoxer

I just recently started watching showtime but i prefer HBO i guess just because im used to it by now

DanboSmitty

Everyone gives HBO **** for their commentators, but I don't mind them I think they add a sense of history and legacy by just being there. HBO has the history of bring the major boxing outlet. HBO also seems better production wise.

RajahBell

I agree with those who think HBO has the better show but Showtime has the better announcers. Especially now that Larry Merchant retired and Emanuel Steward passing away, HBO took a dip in the commentary.

View Poll Results: Which one is the superior broadcaster - Showtime Or HBO?
SHOWTIME	8	21.62%
HBO	21	56.76%
Equal / as good as each other	6	16.22%
They are both garbage	1	2.70%
Only watched one of them before	0	0%
Never watched either of them	1	2.70%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

shade darkar Undisputed Champion Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 5,933 Rep Power: 16 Points: 50,759.95 Bank: 36,737,454,901.92 Total Points: 36,737,505,661.87 Donate	boxnation! haha. i prefer hbo to be honest but it doesnt really matter does it!

DeadLikeMe don't poke the badger Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4,998 Rep Power: 49 Points: 1,896,634,725.18 Bank: 982,656,674,984.98 Total Points: 984,553,309,710.16 Donate	HBO has the better production value but Showtime has a far better crew IMO.

SnakeVen0m The Voice of Reason Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Age: 28 Posts: 1,389 Rep Power: 8 Points: 1,000,033,869.59 Bank: 46,942,274,864.25 Total Points: 47,942,308,733.84 Donate	The production goes to HBO hands down. They really know how to build up a fight too. However, the Showtime announcers excel over their HBO counter parts. Al Bernstein alone is so much better than most announces on HBO with Roy being the exception. I think he's HBO's best announcer, even with his made up, miss pronounced words.

k1llu Interim Champion Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 752 Rep Power: 0 Points: 1,045,785.31 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,045,785.31 Donate	HBO presentation is world class but their commentary is shit.

A.K.A Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 931 Rep Power: 0 Points: 10,010,000,012,686.77 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 10,010,000,012,686.77 Donate	I watch for the boxers, all the other sh*t is just extras to me.

RVABoxer Interim Champion Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 852 Rep Power: 7 Points: 10,000,029,142.63 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 10,000,029,142.63 Donate	I just recently started watching showtime but i prefer HBO i guess just because im used to it by now

DanboSmitty Contender Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 352 Rep Power: 1 Points: 85,000,006,953.65 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 85,000,006,953.65 Donate	Everyone gives HBO **** for their commentators, but I don't mind them I think they add a sense of history and legacy by just being there. HBO has the history of bring the major boxing outlet. HBO also seems better production wise.

RajahBell Interim Champion Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 634 Rep Power: 6 Points: 55,005,580.27 Bank: 25,743,738,559.00 Total Points: 25,798,744,139.27 Donate	I agree with those who think HBO has the better show but Showtime has the better announcers. Especially now that Larry Merchant retired and Emanuel Steward passing away, HBO took a dip in the commentary.