Should boxing thank Al Haymon for free boxing?

[MasterPlan]

The PBC's goal was to keep Top Rank and Golden Boy off networks like ESPN.

They're now both on ESPN's networks.

Thanks Al Haymon!

That lawsuit got GBP and TR on ESPN.

[IMDAZED]

That lawsuit got GBP and TR on ESPN.

GBP is still on ESPN?

[MasterPlan]

GBP is still on ESPN?

ESPN2 for Golden Boy
ESPN for Top Rank

[IMDAZED]

ESPN2 for Golden Boy
ESPN for Top Rank

Was kidding. I'm aware. Nobody else is though.

[MasterPlan]

Was kidding. I'm aware. Nobody else is though.

Lol okay got'cha

[downklown]

PBC and Top Rank are really the only two who can pull off free boxing. Golden Boy's fights so far on ESPN have been mostly trash with VERY low ratings. Boxing sites don't really cover them. They just don't have the star power outside of Canelo & Cotto and those two are on HBO. They won't be around much longer.

[BoxingIsGreat]

All en****** should try working together for the good of boxing. More competitive fights and more often, please!

[BWC]

PBC and Top Rank are really the only two who can pull off free boxing. Golden Boy's fights so far on ESPN have been mostly trash with VERY low ratings. Boxing sites don't really cover them. They just don't have the star power outside of Canelo & Cotto and those two are on HBO. They won't be around much longer.

GBP's ESPN shows are their prospect shows for Latino fighters. I think everyone went gaga for the deal initially because they thought we would see Canelo and Cotto on ESPN. LOL.

They are basically PBC's Tuesday night shows for Latino fighters. It's a decent little niche but with some very obvious limitations. The ratings have actually been decent for what they are..

[IMDAZED]

GBP's ESPN shows are their prospect shows for Latino fighters. I think everyone went gaga for the deal initially because they thought we would see Canelo and Cotto on ESPN. LOL.

They are basically PBC's Tuesday night shows for Latino fighters. It's a decent little niche but with some very obvious limitations. The ratings have actually been decent for what they are..

The ratings have been abysmal. One week they were 150th...out of 150.

[original zero]

Yes but ironically, Arum may be helping Haymon get a better deal with FOX. FS1 is always trying to compete with and even beat ESPN, so if ESPN makes a bold move with TR, it may force FOX's hand with the PBC..

which is exactly why haymon had no problem leaving espn open in the settlement. he knows espn is slashing spending left and right and fs1 was way more likely to loosen the purse strings to try to gain ground on espn.

espn getting into boxing, while paying nothing, still puts pressure on fs1 to one up them in the boxing sphere, even if they have to spend to do it.