Why didn't HBO interview Kotelnik or Pirog?

[Jim Jeffries]

Because they exposed the two undefeated cash cows, costing HBO millions in future revenues.

[Steak]

its just that HBO didnt expect their golden prospects to get beat up so bad. its nothing to do with them being European, if the guy was from some asian country or something they would have treaten them the same. I believe Ive seen HBO skip out on the victor even when the guy could speak English.

Actually on a interview with Pirog, he admits that it is his fault why HBO didnt interview him cause someone in his camp told him to go straight to his dressing room after he won.

http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=29848

Media: Were you disappointed with the way HBO broadcasting crew has treated you? They didn’t even bother to arrange a post-fight quicky with the winner, yet they delivered tons of attention to the loser.
Pirog: No-no, I wasn’t disappointed. Actually, it was my fault. Somebody told me to go back to my dressing room, and then I met several more persons and suddenly found myself in a locker. So HBO broadcasting crew isn’t guilty. It was just an occasional flow of events.
Nepogodin: Things are totally different in America. We are feeling no prejudice there. Fans are mostly non-bias and we appreciate this fact.
Pirog: American TV is surely rooting for Americans. That’s obvious. But what is different is the fact that they value a good, thrilling boxing over national and state borders. If you can fight as a real fighter – just look at Manny Pacquiao, Sergio Martinez or, say, Juan Manuel Marquez – they’ll praise you and give you an opportunity to shine.

excellent snippet of the interview you found there, thanks.