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“Somebody’s Gotta Die” should be the title for this fight.
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John Chavez
7/29/2008
Okay… perhaps that’s taking things a little too far.
How about… “Bring the Pain” or “Like Kangaroos, We Can’t Go Backwards”?
Whatever, it’s not important. The important thing about this type of match-up is the promotion behind it and the guaranteed fireworks it’d bring to the table.
James “Mandingo” Kirkland might not be known amongst the general public but he does possess the fighting style and the personality to captivate their attention. All the explosive Texan needs is the platform on which to showcase his talent and boxing can have its next superstar.
With Margarito coming off of a sensational action packed affair against Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto this past Saturday, it has many fight fans looking to the next prize fight that promises to deliver in terms of sustained brutality. It almost seems impossible to even look forward to some of the bouts taking place in the latter half of the year as they don’t offer even close to the intrigue that Margarito-Cotto did.
Calzaghe-Jones? Does anybody really care? Why in the hell is HBO producing a four-part, 24/7 series for two guys with at least one if not both feet hanging out of boxing altogether.
Is it just me or does HBO not seem to get “it”?
I’m not the smartest man in the world or even my own block but it would occur to me that it might be more prudent to produce these 24/7 series on upcoming, rising, and most importantly exciting contenders in order to pave the way for the future of boxing.
The future of boxing.
The future? of boxing?
Hello… is anybody home?
Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns vs. “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler was a three round fight that will always be remembered as being one of the most exciting championship bouts of all-time. Baring a nasty head butt in the first few seconds, I cannot fathom how a potential Kirkland-Margarito fight would not mirror this legendary fight in terms of sheer aggression.
While Margarito is relentless beyond relentless, his pressure is steady and calm.
On the other hand, Kirkland is an explosive beast that relies on his speed and brute strength to decapitate his opponents from the opening bell.
Here is the scenario:
HBO decides to offer a free preview month of their premium network to each and every household and business establishment in the United States.
They work with each cable and satellite company in order to gain consumer awareness that this will be taking place.
A four-part 24/7 countdown to Kirkland-Margarito takes place showcasing how both men grew up and the struggles they faced in their lives, etc.
The promotional press tour is extensive hitting all the major media outlets in all the major cities across the United States.
Local marketing and promotional firms could be utilized in order to strategically place posters, billboards, etc. throughout each major city.
The fight itself would take place on regular HBO during the free preview month exposing it to as many viewers as possible right here in the United States. The bout would also be available online to the 1.5 billion current internet users using an embeddable player that could be accessed everywhere and anywhere.
Most importantly… it is a fight that is guaranteed to deliver.
Exactly how much was spent on De la Hoya-Forbes, Hopkins-Calzaghe, and every miserable Wladimir Klitschko fight that graces HBO?
I think that boxing’s biggest promoter can most definitely spend something comparable to those matches in order to produce a fight and series that involves two absolute killers.
This past Saturday was a beautiful thing and it’s something that should be noted. Not only boxing fans but people in general want to see action-packed affairs. I understand that not every bout can replicate some of the violence we’ve seen in boxing’s most exciting match-ups but building towards the future of the sport is absolutely necessary to keep that intrigue flowing.
Guess what happens when… not if, when Calzaghe-Jones and Hopkins-Pavlik fail to produce fireworks?
That same crowd that was screaming crazily at my buddy’s restaurant (that aren’t even hardcore fans) this past Saturday will curse at him and myself for wasting their time with this “boxing crap”. It’s the same thing they did after Hopkins-Calzaghe, De la Hoya-Mayweather, Spinks-Taylor, and every other massive letdown we’ve seen over the years.
Hardcore boxing fans are HBO’s and every promoter’s best friend as we are the ones that push, promote, and shove boxing down the throats of our friends and families to watch the madness. However, we are also the ones that take the brunt of the punishment if we “sell” a fight that ends up being ****ty.
I’ve quickly learned that never again will I hype certain fighters that have consistently failed to deliver in terms of excitement due to their stylistic tendencies. Any excessive clincher is on the… do not watch list.
A fight such as Antonio Margarito vs. James Kirkland is a guaranteed war. It just needs to be seen by as many viewers as possible.
http://www.******************.com/articles.php?id=5089
PS. Doesn’t HBO ever get tired of the criticism they receive for not only paying for but aggressively pursuing aesthetically displeasing fights? It’s as if they have no match-making ability and are stuck in a time warp from 1999.
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John Chavez
7/29/2008
Okay… perhaps that’s taking things a little too far.
How about… “Bring the Pain” or “Like Kangaroos, We Can’t Go Backwards”?
Whatever, it’s not important. The important thing about this type of match-up is the promotion behind it and the guaranteed fireworks it’d bring to the table.
James “Mandingo” Kirkland might not be known amongst the general public but he does possess the fighting style and the personality to captivate their attention. All the explosive Texan needs is the platform on which to showcase his talent and boxing can have its next superstar.
With Margarito coming off of a sensational action packed affair against Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto this past Saturday, it has many fight fans looking to the next prize fight that promises to deliver in terms of sustained brutality. It almost seems impossible to even look forward to some of the bouts taking place in the latter half of the year as they don’t offer even close to the intrigue that Margarito-Cotto did.
Calzaghe-Jones? Does anybody really care? Why in the hell is HBO producing a four-part, 24/7 series for two guys with at least one if not both feet hanging out of boxing altogether.
Is it just me or does HBO not seem to get “it”?
I’m not the smartest man in the world or even my own block but it would occur to me that it might be more prudent to produce these 24/7 series on upcoming, rising, and most importantly exciting contenders in order to pave the way for the future of boxing.
The future of boxing.
The future? of boxing?
Hello… is anybody home?
Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns vs. “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler was a three round fight that will always be remembered as being one of the most exciting championship bouts of all-time. Baring a nasty head butt in the first few seconds, I cannot fathom how a potential Kirkland-Margarito fight would not mirror this legendary fight in terms of sheer aggression.
While Margarito is relentless beyond relentless, his pressure is steady and calm.
On the other hand, Kirkland is an explosive beast that relies on his speed and brute strength to decapitate his opponents from the opening bell.
Here is the scenario:
HBO decides to offer a free preview month of their premium network to each and every household and business establishment in the United States.
They work with each cable and satellite company in order to gain consumer awareness that this will be taking place.
A four-part 24/7 countdown to Kirkland-Margarito takes place showcasing how both men grew up and the struggles they faced in their lives, etc.
The promotional press tour is extensive hitting all the major media outlets in all the major cities across the United States.
Local marketing and promotional firms could be utilized in order to strategically place posters, billboards, etc. throughout each major city.
The fight itself would take place on regular HBO during the free preview month exposing it to as many viewers as possible right here in the United States. The bout would also be available online to the 1.5 billion current internet users using an embeddable player that could be accessed everywhere and anywhere.
Most importantly… it is a fight that is guaranteed to deliver.
Exactly how much was spent on De la Hoya-Forbes, Hopkins-Calzaghe, and every miserable Wladimir Klitschko fight that graces HBO?
I think that boxing’s biggest promoter can most definitely spend something comparable to those matches in order to produce a fight and series that involves two absolute killers.
This past Saturday was a beautiful thing and it’s something that should be noted. Not only boxing fans but people in general want to see action-packed affairs. I understand that not every bout can replicate some of the violence we’ve seen in boxing’s most exciting match-ups but building towards the future of the sport is absolutely necessary to keep that intrigue flowing.
Guess what happens when… not if, when Calzaghe-Jones and Hopkins-Pavlik fail to produce fireworks?
That same crowd that was screaming crazily at my buddy’s restaurant (that aren’t even hardcore fans) this past Saturday will curse at him and myself for wasting their time with this “boxing crap”. It’s the same thing they did after Hopkins-Calzaghe, De la Hoya-Mayweather, Spinks-Taylor, and every other massive letdown we’ve seen over the years.
Hardcore boxing fans are HBO’s and every promoter’s best friend as we are the ones that push, promote, and shove boxing down the throats of our friends and families to watch the madness. However, we are also the ones that take the brunt of the punishment if we “sell” a fight that ends up being ****ty.
I’ve quickly learned that never again will I hype certain fighters that have consistently failed to deliver in terms of excitement due to their stylistic tendencies. Any excessive clincher is on the… do not watch list.
A fight such as Antonio Margarito vs. James Kirkland is a guaranteed war. It just needs to be seen by as many viewers as possible.
http://www.******************.com/articles.php?id=5089
PS. Doesn’t HBO ever get tired of the criticism they receive for not only paying for but aggressively pursuing aesthetically displeasing fights? It’s as if they have no match-making ability and are stuck in a time warp from 1999.
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