ODLH Big Announcement leaked.... Boxing on CBS

"Reliable Sources" Leak Oscar's Big Announcement Tuesday Posted by Boxing Socialist Admin on March 3, 2012 at 10:41pmView Blog By Shawn Craddick As we all know, Oscar De La Hoya has been going around letting the people know that he has a big announcement for this coming Tuesday. This big announcement is suppose to shake up the Boxing World. What good would a big announcement be if it didn't shake up Toprank and Bob Arum? Oscar has made his presence known every since he started Goldbenboy Promotions and securing alot of fights on HBO. Now he is about to strike another Major Deal. According to "Inside Sources" Oscar De La Hoya has SECURED a Two Year deal to hold fights at the New Nets Center in Brooklyn, NY. On top of that, he is close to having a Network TV Deal. This would put Oscar and Goldenboy Promotions on front street. It would be like throwing a body blow to Bob Arum. We are hearing that the Head of Showtime Sports is an ex GBP employee. Showtime is going to probably cross market boxing on CBS and other sister networks. This is all hear say for now but it seems like logical business moves. Time will tell and if true, Oscar will reveal it this coming Tuesday. Talking about dominating the sport, this will catapult him to the top. If your not signed with Goldenboy Promotions, then what are you waiting for?

Comments (20)

KnockUTheFukOut

no surprise, Boxing needs like a Big Event on Network TV interesting to see who would main event in Brooklyn though, I am sure Quillin would be featured on that Card, maybe Paulie if he gets the win on Senchenko...

14y ago

Javii86

"The Boxing Truth ‏ @boxingtruth Chavez: Heard Top Rank is holding a press conference at the Biltmore in Los Angeles on Tuesday."

14y ago

ElNaranjito707

As long as there are good fights it will be good forthe sport.

14y ago

ShoulderRoll

It's a fact. GBP has been very consistent in recent years about putting on stacked cards with competitive fights. Sometimes they even match their guys a little too tough and they end up losing...see Jorge Linares. Bob Arum on the other hand will give you the main event and then a bunch of mismatches where he can showcase Top Rank fighters. I don't blame Versus for being disgusted with him.

14y ago

ShoulderRoll

I seen Bob Arum/Top Rank have exclusive network deals(versus) that did more harm than good. Versus didn't want to be in the boxing business again. That's because Arum is notorious for putting on horrible cards, even on his PPVs. At least Golden Boy makes en effort to give you more value on their shows.

14y ago

Ringlife

Ugh gross. I'd rather have them broadcast MORE fights on HBO or something. Public networks suck and are cheap.NBC Sports did a good job.

14y ago

Ringlife

If this is true then Oscar just TKO Bob Arum in a big way. I am glad because Bob Arum ruined boxing for the last two years. Damn De La Hoya making moves and he's got Richard on his side plus he's got Al Haymon working with them as well taking all the Black fighters from Don King. Every fighter likes being a part of their team and their getting paid what they should be getting paid. All Oscar has to do is buy his own venue in Las Vegas to make even more money.I forgot Eric does a good job match making fights for GBP.

14y ago

BattleAxePurist

Anothe avenue for live fights is a good thing but its success depends on providing competitive matchups with the a major network deal you'll have ads and hype behind it but unless it can deliver watchable fights it won't last FNF has its niche but this has to be a step above that the biggest question is how much is the budget.

14y ago

Mazatleco17

The main reason boxing got really popular again in Mexico, was network TV, so hopefully they will do the same in the states and show some decent fights.

14y ago

Bombs

Ugh gross. I'd rather have them broadcast MORE fights on HBO or something. Public networks suck and are cheap.

14y ago

DoktorSleepless

Network tv is where all the champions should go to defend against their subpar mandatories that HBO and Showtime doesn't want to buy. It'll attract the bigger names even if they don't get paid well because at least they'll get some good TV exposure. Berto and Martinez could have kept their belts that way for example.

14y ago

EdWins

Still if this is true, I don't like exclusive deals. I think the only way it can really work is to have all the major promoters involved not just golden boy. But surely if Goldenboy does secure a deal like this, it'll put pressure on Bob Arum and Top Rank to secure an identical deal for themselves, I believe Bob Arum even said so himself that he is in negotiations with some "major networks" for boxing. And the more exposure boxing gets the better. Regardless.

14y ago

Evil_Abed

Still if this is true, I don't like exclusive deals. I think the only way it can really work is to have all the major promoters involved not just golden boy. Its a step in the door. A test run you might say. If GB can bring in the ratings short term this might open the door for deals with the rest. A non exclusive deal like Solo Boxeo did this year.

14y ago

Evil_Abed

Let's say this source is wrong, but this actually ends up being the big news, from a more credible source, If this was really the big announcement then it's a dissappointing one. We already have FNF to broadcast Boxing's cheap fights. Boxing on CBS will just be FNF part 2. People act like we're gonna see B class fights there, we're gonna see the same type of fights we see on FNF. Highly touted up and comers vs a no-hoper/gatekeeper/old named opponent. I disagree. They can get a higher class of fighters. The allure of prime time and the pressure to put on a good show will be immense. This kind of exposure, if managed well, can bring in a huge amount of new fans. To say it'll be another FNF's seems like the perspective of a pessimist. Network TV is a big deal. Stop trying to lower your expectations.

14y ago

mathed

CBS can be used to rebuild the HW division. Put American HW's on there to headline events with fresh under cards of up and comers.

14y ago

Kev

14y ago

BIGPOPPAPUMP

People believe what any website writes these days. I've never even heard of the site and GB secured a deal with the Barclays arena in 2010...LOL

14y ago

EdWins

I just sincerely hope that they actually put on competitive fights and not just become a showcase for golden boy fighters but in all likely hood lets be real here, although Golden Boy does actually seem to care about boxing to some degree, their best interest come BEFORE the fans. But one can hope :headbang:

14y ago

DoktorSleepless

If this is an exclusive output deal, chances are all we're going to just get prospect vs bum so GB fighters look good. It's gonna backfire though.

14y ago

4Corners

I don't think boxing needs only one organization and one belt, but they cut it down a bit. Have only two organizations and only 2 belts for each division, or cut down on some of the divisions.

14y ago