Am I the only one who finds Showtime > HBO?

[wazaa.]

I have started following Amir since 2007 and started watching boxing in 2008. I only used to watch big fights like Cotto-Margarito, Pacquiao-Hatton and etc.

But this year I have practically watched almost every fight. By doing this I got fronted by Showtimes coverage and I have to say I really enjoy watching boxing on Showtime. In fact, Showtime >>>> HBO.

I have watched several Showtime fights this year like JuanMa-Marquez, Bhop-Pascal, The Super Six ofcourse and some other fights.

And I have to say the commentators from Showtime do a much better job than the ones from HBO. The in-depth analysis is great and the overall event-experience Showtime gives, feels much better than HBO's.

On top of that Showtime's 360 >>>> HBO's 24/7. The 24/7 show really needs some changes in order to still appeal.

Does anyone else feel the same way?

[BG_Knocc_Out]

I'd agree for this year. I think HBO only does bigger name fighters in the US to cater to rather than just give quality fights. Plus Showtime is much more consistent.

[dans]

Al Bernstein is kinda annoying though.

[SUPREME.]

24/7 > 360

By a long shot. 24/7 is beautifully crafted and produced, and provides more coverage than 360 IMO.

[u.b.r.]

I'd agree for this year. I think HBO only does bigger name fighters in the US to cater to rather than just give quality fights. Plus Showtime is much more consistent.

I agree.

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[gauze]

24/7 > 360

By a long shot. 24/7 is beautifully crafted and produced, and provides more coverage than 360 IMO.

to me thats the difference between the two. i feel like 24/7 is just trying to win awards for production and hype ppv sales. i feel like 360 has more to do with boxing and caters to the hardcore fan.

i prefer 360.

[gauze]

also, i voted equal. i dont pay attention to the commentary a lot of the time and i like to watch all the 'important' fights. so both channels are essential to me as a boxing fan

[Tiozzo]

I have started following Amir since 2007 and started watching boxing in 2008. I only used to watch big fights like Cotto-Margarito, Pacquiao-Hatton and etc.

But this year I have practically watched almost every fight. By doing this I got fronted by Showtimes coverage and I have to say I really enjoy watching boxing on Showtime. In fact, Showtime >>>> HBO.

I have watched several Showtime fights this year like JuanMa-Marquez, Bhop-Pascal, The Super Six ofcourse and some other fights.

And I have to say the commentators from Showtime do a much better job than the ones from HBO. The in-depth analysis is great and the overall event-experience Showtime gives, feels much better than HBO's.

On top of that Showtime's 360 >>>> HBO's 24/7. The 24/7 show really needs some changes in order to still appeal.

Does anyone else feel the same way?

I agree

HBO wouldn't be that bad if it weren't for that ****** **** Kellerman who ruins it all

[Tiozzo]

24/7 > 360

By a long shot. 24/7 is beautifully crafted and produced, and provides more coverage than 360 IMO.

360 is much more insightful on boxing politics, all that is going on behind (usually) closed doors

[Bushbaby]

Showtime has always been better,plus they have fights on friday night as well!!HBO has the bigger stars,but the quality of opposition has always been better on showtime!!The Punisher & Angulo were on showtime 1st!!Many fighters start on showtime,end up chasing the big money on hbo,then get shafted!!