Comments Thread For: D'Mitrius Ballard vs. Adrian Luna Set For Golden Boy on ESPN

[R-C]

That fight was equal to Guerrero v Peralta which wasn't one of their top cards.

You're really comparing a card from SPIKE TV to ESPN? I know you want GB to fail and PBC to succeed, but don't get your info mixed up.

[Motorcity Cobra]

That fight was on Spike NOT ESPN. You quoting fat boy Dan who was asked if PBC is still on ESPN and he said that deal is dead and that he didn't care because golden boy has put on more competitive fights then PBC on ESPN. In just 2 months they probably already have more upsets, more 50/50 fights going in then PBC had in 2 years on ESPN. Spike had more lower level fights but more competitive fights then any of the bigger PBC networks. ESPN started with big name showcases a lot of dreadful fights then ran out of money in year 1 and became B and C level showcases in year 2 and are now done.

I know what channel it was on. I'm making the comparison because of the upset

[Motorcity Cobra]

You're really comparing a card from SPIKE TV to ESPN? I know you want GB to fail and PBC to succeed, but don't get your info mixed up.

I'm comparing the upset.

[bigdunny1]

I know what channel it was on. I'm making the comparison because of the upset

OK so then what are you arguing? You upset that Dan said Golden Boy has been giving more competitive fights to ESPN then PBC did. I already pointed out that in 2 months Golden Boy fights probably already has more upsets then PBC did in 2 years on ESPN and more fights that when they were announced were 50/50 fights on paper. Bringing up one upset that didn't even happen on ESPN but Spike doesn't change Dan's opinion and the opinion of most people. ESPN got the worst fights of any of the PBC networks. Outside of the Leo/Mares fight the quality of fights were dreadful.

[Scipio2009]

Quit hating now. I'm willing to bet money your one of them Al Haymon-pbc nuttrider huh.

The cards are public information; no need to run, lol.

Simply went to BoxRec for this headlining matchup and saw a guy rated in BoxRec's 50's against a guys rated in BoxRec's 130's.

Call a spade a spade.

[Scipio2009]

I saw Fat Dan say Golden Boy was putting on more competitive fights on ESPN than PBC did. I mean, we can go thru the fight schedule and compare the cards and see that's not true. I just don't get why these people are so hell bent on destroying PBC that they'll flat out lie when we can see the truth for ourselves

^^^ my point exactly.

The sport is on a big buzz now, because of the number of shows being put on, but also because the matchups that have been featured in the big fight nights have been largely competitively-made matchups (whether the actual fights end up being competitive is hit/miss).

BoxRec has the entire tentative card listed, and none of the matchups even seem to kinda look competitive. lol

[BigStomps]

The cards are public information; no need to run, lol.

Simply went to BoxRec for this headlining matchup and saw a guy rated in BoxRec's 50's against a guys rated in BoxRec's 130's.

Call a spade a spade.

Well I'm calling you a hating ass ****ing b itch cause that's exactly what you are!

[Scipio2009]

It's true. That may 5 card with Gamboa vs Castellanos was phenomenal.

Pbc on espn had done great fights early on. Leo vs mares for example but once their budget was severely cut their last 7-8 shows were fs1 level fights.

Even as the star wattage did come down, the fights still were competitive matchups for the most part (top prospects in 60/40 fights, largely).

[Scipio2009]

You're really comparing a card from SPIKE TV to ESPN? I know you want GB to fail and PBC to succeed, but don't get your info mixed up.

... Golden Boy Boxing is on ESPN2, not ESPN

[bigdunny1]

... Golden Boy Boxing is on ESPN2, not ESPN

The USNBC Super Middleweight title will be up for grabs when red-hot Super Middleweight prospect D'Mitrius "Big Meech" Ballard (16-0, 12 KOs) rides a five-knockout steak into a 10-round battle against heavy-handed Adrian Luna (18-4-1, 11 KOs) in the co-main event of the May 18 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN. The event was originally scheduled to be live on ESPN2, and has now been upgraded to ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya will be ringside watching the action as Diego De La Hoya faces hard hitting Erik Ruiz.
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— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) May 15, 2017