I may be in the minority, maybe not, but I definitely don't want to see boxing back on network tv. I feel like they wouldn't do it justice. The production value is so much better on HBO and Showtime than it would be on NBC, CBS, etc. It just has that special feel to it when it's on premium cable. Going back to network tv would be a step backwards at this point. Your guys' thoughts?
The majority of fight fans don't. I always wonder why the fans are clamoring to look for the next ppv attraction. Fact is the sport have evolved into a superstar driven sport.
That is why I simply don't support the 2 biggest draws in the sport. I mean seriously (Pacman) especially has made an honest living these last couple of years feasting on shot fighters outside of Marquez & stuffing that $h!t on ppv. And his fans buy the crap all the time.
If the fans stopped purchasing trash & supported the guys like the Punisher & Bradley who'll fight anyone, then maybe we can get better quality fights.
People can't complain that Boxing isn't where it once was if they don't want a bigger platform for the sport to be on. Money is a big issue to why Boxing isn't on Network TV.
regular tv = crap fights
no one would watch other than hardcore boxing fans
Even then, hardcore boxing fans would probably find something better to do.
I always say the same thing about this subject, the quality of boxing matches on network tv will be no better than Friday Night Fights or Telemundo. Maybe even worse.
People are clamoring for it, like if they're gonna get top 10 fighters fighting eachother. That's not what would happen.