Dismal for Klitschko-Chagaev on ESPN Classics

[Derranged_]

Good point. It's better that no one knew about it.

I question the German fans though. How much money are they coughing up to sit front row at these coma inducing glorified sparring sessions.

Big $$$, HOF tennis star Boris Becker is frequently at these fights...

[dans]

Big $$$, HOF tennis star Boris Becker is frequently at these fights...

What do these German's do when he's not fighting, watch paint dry?

[BattlingNelson]

Germany sure does know an exciting fight when they see one.
too bad 98% of boxing scribes think otherwise.


Ratings Dismal Beyond Dismal for Klitschko-Chagaev on ESPN Classics by John Chavez


Jun 25, 2009 - "Wow!" is all I have to say regarding the ratings for Wladimir Klitschko's recent heavyweight title fight against Ruslan Chagaev.

How far the big men have fallen in terms of popularity within the United States of America. There once was a time when the big boys were kings amongst the rest and drew the highest ratings in all of boxing. Apparently, just like everything else in this world, these are changing and the United States consumer demands more... more than what the current crop of heavyweight pretenders have to offer.

While Klitschko-Chagaev seemingly did an enormous number in terms of television ratings in Germany (rumors of 11 million viewers), the number here in the states is as follows according to Nielsen Media:

ESPN Classics - Wladimir Klistchko vs. Ruslah Chagaev - 2pm PST - 151,000 Total Average Viewers

All I know is that I sure hope ESPN didn't shell out any significant fee to broadcast this embarrassing display of heavyweight boxing.

With programming that only draws 151,000 viewers, it's no wonder that boxing is no longer broadcasted over the major television networks. Being that Wladimir Klistchko might be one of the most boring champions of recent times, it's probably a good thing for boxing that the masses aren't exposed to his style of fighting.

You figure out what that number means...


truth@theboxingtruth.com

They can only blame themselves if they didn't know about the fight. The yank networks can blame themselves if heavyweight boxing isn't a boxoffice smash. They've failed for years in promoting the topfighters, which goes for any weight, hence boxings decline, and in particular for the heavies.

On a personal level I'm happy since it means more HW action is shown in Europe and at a time of day that's perfect. And last weeks fight was an excellent display by Wlad I'm quite sad on behalf of all those who fail to see the splendidness in the performance Wlad put on.

[dans]

They can only blame themselves if they didn't know about the fight. The yank networks can blame themselves if heavyweight boxing isn't a boxoffice smash. They've failed for years in promoting the topfighters, which goes for any weight, hence boxings decline, and in particular for the heavies.

On a personal level I'm happy since it means more HW action is shown in Europe and at a time of day that's perfect. And last weeks fight was an excellent display by Wlad I'm quite sad on behalf of all those who fail to see the splendidness in the performance Wlad put on.

I don't think people question Wlad's skill or the fact that it was a great performance. It's just that he's boring. Were you honestly on the edge of your seat watching that last week?

[BattlingNelson]

I don't think people question Wlad's skill or the fact that it was a great performance. It's just that he's boring. Were you honestly on the edge of your seat watching that last week?

Let me counter by asking you this: Where you on the edge of your seat when Holmes defended his crown? Or Lewis for that matter?

People think that Tyson is the heavyweight boxing norm although he is more the exception.

[True Guru]

LOL Like Wlad gives a **** that a low number of people watched his fight.
Over 11m german viewers,60,000 in attendance,The Klits dont need America.

Who was on the edge of there seat when the exciting holmes was jabbing or the great lennox was getting booed.
Tyson is a one off.

[Derranged_]

Even though, I'm a big Wlad fan, I'll admit- I've been bored at times because of the lack of action. However, I'm optimistic that future fights will be more exciting because, he'll be facing good opposition and the fights will competitive. I think if Wlad faces Dimitrenko, we'll see "fireworks."..

[dans]

Let me counter by asking you this: Where you on the edge of your seat when Holmes defended his crown? Or Lewis for that matter?

People think that Tyson is the heavyweight boxing norm although he is more the exception.

No I wasn't. I wasn't a Lewis fan, I thought he was boring too. Sorry a bit too young for Holmes though.

[dans]

Even though, I'm a big Wlad fan, I'll admit- I've been bored at times because of the lack of action. However, I'm optimistic that future fights will be more exciting because, he'll be facing good opposition and the fights will competitive. I think if Wlad faces Dimitrenko, we'll see "fireworks."..

I hope so. I honestly don't dislike Wlad at all. In fact, I always watch his fights hoping that he'll finally captivate me as a fight fan. So far he hasn't.

[Ray*]

The fight was made with three weeks to the date, Am not surprise that it didnt get alot of viewers..