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

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  • lfc19titles
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    #11
    Originally posted by 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?
    yes its good for boxing but *****s are just somehow are trying to use this situation to benefit themselves

    they are complaining about toprank not putting on competitive fights while ignoring the fact, their lovers last 3 fights was against hatton at 147, marquez at 146 and the same mosley pac is fighting at 147

    yup, the irony is funny

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    • M.I.C.
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      #12
      Its not going to make any difference, just a different channel with a different team calling the action.

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      • lfc19titles
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        #13
        Originally posted by 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.


        Was mayweather vs hatton @ 147

        mayweather vs marquez @146

        mosley @ 147 competitive fights?

        no you idiot

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        • lfc19titles
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          #14
          Originally posted by M.I.C.
          Its not going to make any difference, just a different channel with a different team calling the action.
          the only difference is the 24/7 which will boost sales as it will reach over 100m people if they want to watch it

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          • Gino Ros
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            #15
            Originally posted by lfc19titles
            the same mosley pac is fighting at 147
            y
            Fighting somebody coming off a great win is not the same as fighting somebody coming off two ugly outings.

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              #16
              Originally posted by Gino Ros
              Fighting somebody coming off a great win is not the same as fighting somebody coming off two ugly outings.
              coming off a great win 3 months before or even 6 months but almost 2 years is not the same.

              its the exact same mosley and you know it when you think about it, its a poor fight match up but I called it when floyd fought him, it will be a loopsided win. mosley is a decent boxer still but cannot mix it up with the elite for a while unless the elite boxer is injured or weight drained like say margarito was?

              all i am saying, everyone jumping on their high horse saying hbo wanted more competitive fights, these same people need to realise the guy they back has not had a competitive fight in like 3-4 years

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              • gingeralbino
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                #17
                so is showtime more popular then? How come the 24/7 or whatever its gonna be called is going to a much bigger audience?

                Or is there a normal non cable channel that owns showtime that will show the 24/7 on free to air tv?

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                  #18
                  When Arum got angry and Martinez being shown over Cotto, and said he will go to Showtime, I mentioned if he would actually take it all the way to Showtime with everything as he said, and it looks like he will!

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