Comments Thread For: Klitschko a Worldwide Phenomenon Despite U.S. Neglect

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By Jake Donovan - The perception in America is that the heavyweight division is dead.

Fortunately for the Klitschko brothers, boxing remains a global sport.

While HBO and Showtime have all but given up on what was for more than a century hailed as boxing’s glamour division, premium network EPIX has thrown its support behind the heavyweights and the Klitschko brothers in particular.

Tonight’s broadcast marks the fourth time a Klitschko has headlined a card on the network. For the second time in four months, it’s Wladimir Klitschko who takes center stage as he defends his lineal heavyweight crown against Tony Thompson in a rematch to their July ’08 bout.

The bout airs live on EPIX’ flagship network, streaming online at EpixHD.com and also on the Jumbotron at Times Square in New York City (Saturday 4:30PM ET/1:30PM PT). The benefit that EPIX viewers enjoy when tuning in to any given broadcast is the backdrop of an actual fight card, as boxing is very much alive and well in Europe. [Click Here To Read More]

[Cloud]

I have nothing against Americans but it is usually them that say the division is dead.

It isn't dead. It just isn't good. There are some better boxers coming up though IMO.

The Heavyweight division has these lulls.

[jbpanama]

By Jake Donovan - The perception in America is that the heavyweight division is dead.

Fortunately for the Klitschko brothers, boxing remains a global sport.

While HBO and Showtime have all but given up on what was for more than a century hailed as boxing’s glamour division, premium network EPIX has thrown its support behind the heavyweights and the Klitschko brothers in particular.

Tonight’s broadcast marks the fourth time a Klitschko has headlined a card on the network. For the second time in four months, it’s Wladimir Klitschko who takes center stage as he defends his lineal heavyweight crown against Tony Thompson in a rematch to their July ’08 bout.

The bout airs live on EPIX’ flagship network, streaming online at EpixHD.com and also on the Jumbotron at Times Square in New York City (Saturday 4:30PM ET/1:30PM PT). The benefit that EPIX viewers enjoy when tuning in to any given broadcast is the backdrop of an actual fight card, as boxing is very much alive and well in Europe. [Click Here To Read More]

Truth is, Most of the would Be U.S. Boxers, are Playing Wide Reciever or LineBacker, in the NFL, for Big Bucks!!!

[jbpanama]

Truth is, Most of the would Be U.S. HeavyWeight Boxers, are Playing Wide Reciever or LineBacker, in the NFL, for Big Bucks!!!

Why Should they Box, when these Opportunities for Big $$$, Exist?

[Weebler I]

People are still very interested, that is why they don't need to fight threats to make money.

[Jim Jeffries]

Truth is, Most of the would Be U.S. Boxers, are Playing Wide Reciever or LineBacker, in the NFL, for Big Bucks!!!

As opposed to the hundreds of millions that Tyson and Holyfield made each? (considerably more in today's dollars)

[Light_Speed]

Why Should they Box, when these Opportunities for Big $$$, Exist?

Because if you can reach the top in boxing, you'll make more money than any NFL/NBA/MLB player.

[mushahadeen]

Klitschko a Worldwide Phenomenon Despite U.S. Neglect

Why do you think it was a big deal for the Beatles, U2, and other huge international acts to "make it" in America?

Why do you think these bigshot actors around the world move to Hollywood as soon as they get the chance?

Why do you think it was a big deal for Ricky Hatton to get his name in the Las Vegas lights???

Because America is the bigtime. If you're not big in America, you're just a small timer.

#FACT

[Larry the boss]

didnt i make a thread bout this yesterday?

[jbpanama]

Because if you can reach the top in boxing, you'll make more money than any NFL/NBA/MLB player.

Last time I checked, they don't give out University degrees, in Boxing Gyms!!!
Only the Top Cat's get the REAL Bread, in the Ring, It's a Supply and Demand thing....