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I didn't even know TruTV was going to be having boxing cards until last night, is there a deal in place for Top Rank/TruTV to continue putting on cards? Is Top Rank (and TruTV) paying for all of this or is HBO "helping out?"
I hope they continue this, this is a smart business decision by TR/HBO and Haymon basically forced their hand as far as putting boxing on free tv. This could be a HUGE success for boxing and TR/HBO IF they put on solid fights.
They have a platform where they can really advertise big HBO fights/fighters, etc, and attract a lot of fans. (Just like Haymon) But they have to put on meaningful main events.
This will be very disappointing if they put on fights like Arreola-Truck Driver. Two sloppy heavyweights in a "entertainment" fight. Last night on FNF, for example, that was a fun main event to watch but the best FNF broadcasts are the "meaningful" ones where there's a prospect stepping up against a grisly veteran looking to get back in the title picture, etc. Last nights FNF card was merely an "entertainment" card for people with nothing to do on Friday Night.
That's what TR has to do here. IMO. I was a bit disappointed with last nights card, which is why I'm making this thread. I just watched it and Glen Tapia is broken goods, at this point. But it was the first card so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. I was also disappointed with Seanie Monahan on the undercard.
Some meaningful main events and true TR prospects on the undercard such as Mekhontsev, Gvodzyk, and Verdejo (Is Julian Rodriguez with TR?) and this thing will be great for boxing fans
I hope they continue this, this is a smart business decision by TR/HBO and Haymon basically forced their hand as far as putting boxing on free tv. This could be a HUGE success for boxing and TR/HBO IF they put on solid fights.
They have a platform where they can really advertise big HBO fights/fighters, etc, and attract a lot of fans. (Just like Haymon) But they have to put on meaningful main events.
This will be very disappointing if they put on fights like Arreola-Truck Driver. Two sloppy heavyweights in a "entertainment" fight. Last night on FNF, for example, that was a fun main event to watch but the best FNF broadcasts are the "meaningful" ones where there's a prospect stepping up against a grisly veteran looking to get back in the title picture, etc. Last nights FNF card was merely an "entertainment" card for people with nothing to do on Friday Night.
That's what TR has to do here. IMO. I was a bit disappointed with last nights card, which is why I'm making this thread. I just watched it and Glen Tapia is broken goods, at this point. But it was the first card so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. I was also disappointed with Seanie Monahan on the undercard.
Some meaningful main events and true TR prospects on the undercard such as Mekhontsev, Gvodzyk, and Verdejo (Is Julian Rodriguez with TR?) and this thing will be great for boxing fans
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