Im British so can someone please explain this HBO vs Showtime thing?

[maverickuk2]

yeah so im from England and dont really understand this whole gig. Is like PPV going to freeview t.v? please explain it will be very greatful.

[Russian Crushin]

Both are paid channels on cable that show boxing

HBO is the big boy showing the biggest fights usually and have pretty much all PPV's

They are just competing cable channels basically

[Kevin Malone]

yeah so im from England and dont really understand this whole gig. Is like PPV going to freeview t.v? please explain it will be very greatful.

HBO and Showtime are the 2 biggest Premium TV Networks in the United States. They are the 2 primary outlets for boxing in the US as well. In recent years all of the biggest PPV fights have been produced and distributed by HBO, and Showtime has stayed out of the PPV arena. Cotto/Mayorga and Pac/SSM will be produced and distributed by Showtime.

The fight is still a PPV it will just be produced and distributed by Showtime instead of HBO. It's not that big of a deal, especially to non-boxing fans. It's still gonna cost $60...

[Mayweather41-0]

yeah so im from England and dont really understand this whole gig. Is like PPV going to freeview t.v? please explain it will be very greatful.

No ppv is not going to free tv it is just going to a new network in Showtime. HBO has mainly dominated PPV Boxing now for years but Showtime now really wants to become the best network for televising Boxing with the addition of their Super Six Super Middleweight Tournament and their Bantamweight Division tournament. It is great for Boxing in which two very powerful networks are both competing to televise the Best Boxing.

[MuckMuck]

HBO and Showtime are two rival premium channels on cable. You have to pay a subscription on top of your regular cable bill to be able to watch them. They are mainly 24-hour movie channels with occasional sports programming. Thus far, all of Pac's big fights have been for HBO PPV but for his fight with Mosley, Arum has opted to take the fight to Showtime PPV.

[Walterson]

HBO's put forward a strong stance for more competitive fights in boxing.

Al Haymon conceted, leading to bouts such as P. Williams vs Martinez 2 and Jacobs vs Pirog. Whilst, on the Showtime network we got Dirrell vs Abraham and Bika vs Ward.

Goldenboy conceted, leading to bouts such as Marquez vs Katsidis and Maidana vs Khan.

Top Rank weren't willing to abide by HBO's more competitive stance, so they ran with their tails between their legs to Showtime.

Showtime combining with CBS is great for boxing though, but it's a shame we get two **** and disgraceful fights as the product of it.

[Bushbaby]

Hbo usually supports star fighter,so they emphasize a stars name 1st & foremost.

Showtime concentrates on matchups more,so you usually get up'n comers in much better fights cause all men are trying to make a name for themselves.Then hbo comes along & offers more money,then the fights turn crappy.

[Gino Ros]

Sky vs Setanta.

[maverickuk2]

OHH thnx for clearing that up guys much appreciated. this could only be good for boxing couldnt it? more competition = better quality doesnt it?

[WarriorSoul]

OHH thnx for clearing that up guys much appreciated. this could only be good for boxing couldnt it? more competition = better quality doesnt it?

Not necessarily, I feel that TopRank is going to the network thats willing to fall for TR's bullschit. It's good that it could lead to more exposure for boxing, and it's bad that fights are being tailor made by TR.