Why Showtime for Canelo-Ortiz?

[Russian Crushin]

Canelo-Kirkland would've been a great 24/7 or Fightcamp 360...everyone kinda knows about ortiz's story already.

Personally, I don't mind Showtime PPVs or Showtime broadcasts in general, the HBO crew is very tiresome.

There wouldnt be a 24/7 for that fight

And Victor "Im a Tree" ortiz's story is sooo played out

[Russian Crushin]

I also think Top Rank is suppose to stage JCC- Sergio on HBO PPV that day

[Bushbaby]

I don't see how anyone would complain bout the showtime boxing network at all. It boss's on hbo imo.

[Russian Crushin]

Canelo vs Ortiz ppv will not bomb @ all

Andy lee will tho

[croz]

Well there's another big **** you from our beloved boxing promoters, looks like a Sergio-Chavez Jr PPV could be taking place on HBO at the exact same time.

[HBGBoxingFan]

I also think Top Rank is suppose to stage JCC- Sergio on HBO PPV that day

Yup. Uncle Bob already has that day reserved for on HBO PPV for Top Rank, so that's why Showtime got this fight (It probably has been in the works the past few weeks, both of them appeared at the Showtime fights on June 3 and gave interviews).

[Fay]

HBO, Showtime, it dont matter Victor is still knocking him out...

AND NEW WBC CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!!!

[Hewito]

Well there's another big **** you from our beloved boxing promoters, looks like a Sergio-Chavez Jr PPV could be taking place on HBO at the exact same time.

canelo sells easy 500 k..u saying it will bomb is dumb and ******..why are u complaining about chavez jr?,its not a sure thing yet on neither camp,ortiz and chavez could lose..Also showtime is much better network for boxing...

[SCEN3RY]

They're taking a PPV which has a good chance to bomb and giving it to a smaller network that struggles to sell PPVs? What's the logic here exactly?

well, like it's been pointed out more times than it needs repeating...the network doesn't matter, but I'm sure you've already gathered that's the general consensus here. But, worth noting: when Ken Hershman (formerly of Showtime Sports) took over Ross Greenburg's position at HBO Sports (coincidentally shortly after Pacquiao took his fight with Mosley to Showtime), Stephen Espinoza, who has close ties to Golden Boy promotions as their attorney was hired as the replacement at Showtime Sports. With Mr. Espinoza directing traffic at Showtime, one could only imagine it becomes easier for Oscar and Schaefer to conduct business with someone they've conducted business with before.

http://www.badlefthook.com/2011/11/14/2561894/stephen-espinoza-showtime-sports-executive-vp-general-manager-named-ken-hershman

[EdMon917]

I just like hearing Liev Schreiber narrate fighter's training camps.