HBO's "Golden" Agenda Lands on Calzaghe vs. Jones?

[neils7147933]

In one of the more eye-opening stories to circulate the wagons among insiders, numerous sources have told MaxBoxing/BoxingScene.com that HBO is whispering in the ear of Roy Jones Jr. to bring on Golden Boy Promotions as his partner for the proposed September 20th pay-per-view against Joe Calzaghe. [details]

This whole monopoly thing won't get boxing fans the best matchups... this is the rut HBO got themselves into a few years back when Showtime actually had better years head-to-head.

This whole showcase/catering to names thing not good for this sport. "Golden Boy" shouldn't be a brand like Smackdown or RAW

[TheSurgeonMDMPH]

What makes GBP the premier boxing promotional co. in the sport. They were suppose to revolutionize the fight game. Looks like they are trying to manipulate the game. Look at what they are doing to the sport now. They freeze Nate Campbell out! Only their own stable gets shots at the "Ring" championships. They block the unification of the WW title. The only benefit to the sport that they have done is...............oh, exploit the fan base of De la Hoya. HBO will take a hit when GBP's greed takes 100% creative control over the co. This combined with $6/gal gas will see HBO subscriptions plummet like the NASDAQ. Don't sell out Roy! Go Indie if you have 2.