Anyone ordering the Barrera PPV?

[spinksjinx]

There are numerous cable networks that would go nuts for the opportunity to get a 1.5 on a Sat. afternoon.

Keep in mind, NBC dumped the XFL, but TNN was happy as hell to pull in the viewers it was getting (live attendance was good, too, but that's a different thread...)

Yes I know, but networks can make more money off of advertising by replaying Die Hard 2 without a lot of money being lost from their pockets....Television is in a poor state at this time and is relying to much on Syndication at this point. Every since Reality TV has hit the tube television has been in a downfall just like the Internet the Reality TV bubble will bust and boy will it bust hard. While 10 years ago we had seinfeld and today we watch it and enjoy it...Since every show out their is reality are we still going to be watching that or reruns of Survivor? I hope not....Television needs to be reworked and it is rightfully so, NBC and CBS are leaning towards more comedy sitcoms for the next few seasons to hash out the reality garbage. So it might be a while until you would see boxing back on NBC, unless of course NBC was willing to negotiate on advertising and promoters would agree....

[MlLkMan]

NO way, its garbage.

[julDilla]

NO way, its garbage.

Why is it garbage?

Im still thinking about it, I was impressed with Lazcanos last fight and curious to watch him again, it has some good names in the event but not PPV material unless Barreras opponent was a world class boxer.

[JOM'S]

so guys how much buys do you think this PPV will get, MAB is a very popular fighter ...

100k ... 200k .... 300k ???

FANA may not be a world known fighter but we will know what he is made off come fight night (he beat SUICO my fighter to have this shot), this fight IMHO will be similar to MAB-Ayala fight ...

MAB by KO ...

[neils7147933]

Why is it garbage?

Im still thinking about it, I was impressed with Lazcanos last fight and curious to watch him again, it has some good names in the event but not PPV material unless Barreras opponent was a world class boxer.

Lazcano is off the card and now on the televised card is a young prospect who is 2-0...

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Police warn Lazcano!
By Chris Cozzone
Lightweight Juan Lazcano has been accused of making death threats against legendary promoter Don Chargin. According to KDBC 4 News, an El Paso police report states that Lazcano allegedly said he was going to kill Chargin before Chargin killed him. Lazcano did not wish to comment on the situation. In addition, according to KFOX TV, Lazcano was warned by El Paso police late Wednesday night to stay away from the hotel where De La Hoya is staying or he will face arrest.
Saturday, April 9 2005

De La Hoya on Lazcano!
By Chris Cozzone
During a teleconference with Mzonke Fana, who faces Marco Antonio Barrera this Saturday in El Paso, promoter Oscar De La Hoya had this to say about Juan Lazcano: "He just decided to pull out of the fight for reasons only he knows. We had Justin Juuko for him, a very durable fighter. He could've had a comeback fight against him but he felt it was too tough a fight. We tried to get another opponent for him--an easier opponent--but he pulled out of that, too. There was nothing else we could do."
Tuesday, April 5 2005

NEWS FLASH
Lazcano off "Viva Mexico" card!
Citing personal reasons, lightweight contender Juan Lazcano has been forced to withdraw from this Saturday’s “Viva Mexico” card in El Paso, Texas, where he was to face Hernan Galaviz in a ten round contest. Stepping in for “The Hispanic Causing Panic” will be highly regarded featherweight prospect Aaron Garcia (2-0), who will put his unbeaten record on the line against rugged veteran Bryan Garcia (7-12, 2 KOs) in a six round contest. This bout will open the HBOPPV card at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. “Viva Mexico” which airs live from the Don Haskins Center beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm PT - is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and headlined by the junior lightweight championship bout between boxing superstar Marco Antonio Barrera and number one contender Mzonke Fana. The card also features a WBO super flyweight championship matchup between Ivan Hernandez and Fernando Montiel, as well as bouts featuring unbeaten rising stars Abner Mares and Vicente Escobedo. Tickets for “Viva Mexico,” priced at $35, $50, $75, $100, $200 and $300, are available by calling (915) 747-5234 or by visiting www.utep.edu/events and www.ticketmaster.com.
Tuesday, April 5 2005

REPORT

[Slipx]

This event seriously made me lose respect for Golden Boy Promotions.

[jchavez12345]

I'm a big boxing fan like most of us on here, and I usually buy most ppv events but for the life of me i cant justify paying for this one. I encourage everyone to boycott this event.

So with that being said I will be watching this next weekend for FREE, like it should be.

[Martha]

$39.95 is ok! Is not 50 like most people here say!!!

[.::|ULTIMATE|::.]

nope i'll be saving my penies for the EPSN PPV card, Margarito vs Cintron.

[Tha Greatest]

You know whats some real bull****

I hear Fana stole his last fight, I hear it was a controversial win, what the **** is that, I thought Oscar was trying to fix this sport, he just ****in it up!!!!! I think that body shot Hopkins gave him damaged his brain

When Pacquiao fought Barrera, Pacquiao just knocked out a veteran, so he wasn't a nobody....and it was on HBO...but Fana got knocked down twice in his last fight n i hear it was very controversial, that's some REAL BULL****..

I mean if u gonna put it on, put if on HBO..