If boxing on primetime is such a good idea, why did it leave?

[Heavyfist]

The only time it was popular was when you had amazing fighters and amazing matchups.

Even then, it wasn't good enough to work. To stay on primetime. Now you have crapper fighters, and worse matchups. So I would not be surprised if it doesn't work well.

[Da Machine]

It left because fighter could make more money on premium networks and PPV. PPV is fading. Sponsorship/advertising money is at an all time high. Pretty simple dunce.

[Larry the boss]

Let me get this straight..somehow a so called boxing fan is complaining about boxing being on free tv???

[Larry the boss]

Boxing has some of the most negative terrible fans i have ever seen...this dude is actually hoping it fails and complaining

[Mitchell Kane]

Remember what happened with UFC on FOX?

Wait til that happens with Haymon and NBC.

You've seen Haymon's track record.

[Check_hooks]

Cuz network TV as a whole sucks cuz of censorship

All the most critically acclaimed shows are on HBO, Cable, Netflix, Amazon etc

Look at the winners for the golden globes

Boxing enthusiasts will always prefer boxing on HBO, SHO cuz no one is gonna complain when a fighter curses. And having commercials inbetween rounds is lame

[Heavyfist]

Cuz network TV as a whole sucks cuz of censorship

All the most critically acclaimed shows are on HBO, Cable, Netflix, Amazon etc

Look at the winners for the golden globes

Boxing enthusiasts will always prefer boxing on HBO, SHO cuz no one is gonna complain when a fighter curses. And having commercials inbetween rounds is lame

I also think, to casual viewers, outside of big hitting heavy weight boxing, I don't think they will care for most of these fights.

These matchups might sound good to us, but there is no guarantee at all, Peterson-Garcia will be exciting for a mainstream person. UFC is condition casuals to something that these mediocre matchups cannot match.

I think Haymon delayed boxing for a year, for nothing. I have a feeling this endeavor will not last longer than a few years.

As you mentioned, network TV is crap and is dying. I think Haymon got overexcited.

[HanzGruber]

Remember what happened with UFC on FOX?

Wait til that happens with Haymon and NBC.

You've seen Haymon's track record.

Boxing doesn't suck like ufc. Even in a down years boxing owns ufc

[Da Machine]

Boxing doesn't suck like ufc. Even in a down years boxing owns ufc

Very rarely do I agree with you, but this is spot on.

[Don Pichardo]

Remember what happened with UFC on FOX?

Wait til that happens with Haymon and NBC.

You've seen Haymon's track record.

UFC and Fox are lame. I cant stand UFC though. Grown men hugged up on the ground and bare foot Boring as hell, zero skill involved, with occasional spouts of excitement. not worth it.