Nielsen Media Ratings - Alexander vs. Bradley, ESPN FNF's

**Mayweather41-0** · 02-01-2011, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by mrpain81

http://www.theboxingtruth.com/article.php?id=1951

Alexander vs. Bradley did ok numbers not spectacular but maybe it was better then numbers weren't huge since the fight was very underwhelming.

The FNF numbers have been very impressive, last year the highest live ratings.

7/16/2010 - ESPN2 FNF - 625,000 live viewers

It was when Judah fought, and I haven't seen anything in the 700k range in a few years. Another big card from a year and a half ago.

8-28-2009 - ESPN - Friday Night Fights - Juan Urango vs. Randall Bailey - Cloud vs. Woods - 556,000 Live Viewers

So it's good news that we might be getting a few more casuals who tune into FNF's.

Thanks for Posting this brother. I love supporting FNF I think they deliver some good fights.

**mrpain81** · 02-01-2011, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by Mayweather41-0

Thanks for Posting this brother. I love supporting FNF I think they deliver some good fights.

Another thing is the ratings are only for ESPN2. It doesn't include the ESPN Deportes where it's also shown live and ESPN3 online.

**Steak** · 02-01-2011, 08:43 PM

wow, all things considered those are actually great ratings. especially surprising is Eduard-Manfredo.
and not even counting ESPN360.

man, if ESPN could get their hands on high level fights, I have a feeling the ratings would be huge.

**onechance87** · 02-01-2011, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by blackirish137

wow, all things considered those are actually great ratings. especially surprising is Eduard-Manfredo.
and not even counting ESPN360.

man, if ESPN could get their hands on high level fights, I have a feeling the ratings would be huge.

Not when hbo put millions into there fight.While chavez jr drew bigger
ratings with his fight.

**Guest** · 02-01-2011, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by blackirish137

wow, all things considered those are actually great ratings. especially surprising is Eduard-Manfredo.
and not even counting ESPN360.

man, if ESPN could get their hands on high level fights, I have a feeling the ratings would be huge.

They just have to open up their wallets some and it could become a reality.

They cut the budgets for fights years ago, so perhaps they should amp them up a little.

ESPN can be a great forum for boxing.

**sapak** · 02-01-2011, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by mrpain81

http://www.theboxingtruth.com/article.php?id=1951

Alexander vs. Bradley did ok numbers not spectacular but maybe it was better then numbers weren't huge since the fight was very underwhelming.

The FNF numbers have been very impressive, last year the highest live ratings.

7/16/2010 - ESPN2 FNF - 625,000 live viewers

It was when Judah fought, and I haven't seen anything in the 700k range in a few years. Another big card from a year and a half ago.

8-28-2009 - ESPN - Friday Night Fights - Juan Urango vs. Randall Bailey - Cloud vs. Woods - 556,000 Live Viewers

So it's good news that we might be getting a few more casuals who tune into FNF's.

This is a good news for boxing in general and for this fight in particular.

**-DSG-** · 02-01-2011, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by onechance87

Not when hbo put millions into there fight.While chavez jr drew bigger
ratings with his fight.

f.u.c.k. hbo homie showtime and espn is where its at now!

**Spray_resistant** · 02-01-2011, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by jreckoning

They just have to open up their wallets some and it could become a reality.

They cut the budgets for fights years ago, so perhaps they should amp them up a little.

ESPN can be a great forum for boxing.

Some of the most entertaining cards I have seen have been on FNF even if most of the fighters on there are not elite level guys.

**Guest** · 02-01-2011, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by Spray_resistant

Some of the most entertaining cards I have seen have been on FNF even if most of the fighters on there are not elite level guys.

Yeah, the trend I noticed was less gimme fights and better matchmaking on the cards.

That helps too.

And you're right. You never know when you'll see a gem.

Nielsen Media Ratings - Alexander vs. Bradley, ESPN FNF's