Comments Thread For: Hearn: Showtime is Frontrunner To Secure Anthony Joshua, But...

[SUBZER0ED]

I highly doubt Stevenson didn’t want Kovalev I mean Kathy the kunt had wbc make krusher mando only to pull out cause was going to lose the bid

Ok, I'm not going to debate Stevenson vs Kovalev. The point is, If Joshua goes to HBO, it doesn't mean a fight can't be made with Wilder.

[Sid-Knee]

What's wrong with a champ wanting to fight another champ?
...and what do you call a champ, refusing to fight another champ?

When did AJ refuse to fight Wilder? Why do you keep on with this line of thinking? It's lies.

AJ has said Wilder needs to be more reasonable with his demands. Not that he won't fight him.

So every B side needs to ask for 40-50% only for it to be refused then call the A side a coward?

You would never defend that if everybody did that to Floyd or any other American fighter. So stop chatting **** you hypocrite. The fight happens as soon as Wilder starts making sense and not before. It's Wilder you should be angry at, not AJ.

[yammy25]

I don't think it happens if AJ goes to HBO either. People are thinking Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, but AJ and Wilder don't do PPV numbers like those 2 giants! I'm also waiting to see if Mikey re-ups with SHO!

why did both HBO and Showtime take rights to AJ vs Klitschko then?

Showtime showed it live, did meh numbers then HBO got the prime time replay slot for that night and hit over 1 million.

[Nomadic]

When did AJ refuse to fight Wilder? Why do you keep on with this line of thinking? It's lies.

AJ has said Wilder needs to be more reasonable with his demands. Not that he won't fight him.

So every B side needs to ask for 40-50% only for it to be refused then call the A side a coward?

You would never defend that if everybody did that to Floyd or any other American fighter. So stop chatting **** you hypocrite. The fight happens as soon as Wilder starts making sense and not before. It's Wilder you should be angry at, not AJ.

AJ himself said he has no interest in fighting Wilder no time soon. Hell, he has already picked his next opponent.

[yammy25]

AJ himself said he has no interest in fighting Wilder no time soon. Hell, he has already picked his next opponent.

back that up... show us something where AJ categorically states..

"I dont want to fight wilder any time soon"

who's his next opponent? has it been mandated? contract signed? no...

shush. you minge

[ashadam]

This coming Saturday night, Showtime will televise the sixth fight involving IBF, IBO, WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs). Showtime signed a multi-fight deal with Joshua in the aftermath of his big IBF world title win over Charles Martin in early 2016.
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HBO & Sky have a number of occasions togtehre away from Boxing I cant see Showtime topping them at all. SKY's major channel in the UK over 50% of content is from HBO there history goes back 10 years plus.

I am sure they will come to some arrangement if the Joshua fight happens.

[Sid-Knee]

AJ himself said he has no interest in fighting Wilder no time soon. Hell, he has already picked his next opponent.

AJ said that a long time ago that he wouldn't be rushed to fight Wilder. But he's focused on becoming undisputed champ this year. That includes fighting Wilder. But he's going to have to be reasonable with the money. You can't dispute that. Wilder IS asking for far too much money. That's the sticking point at this moment in time.

They may fight Miller next in the US to try and make AJ bigger in the states. That makes perfect sense. Then they'll fight Wilder at the end of the year.

Putting other names out there is just Hearn putting the pressure on Wilder to come to his senses if he wants the fight. He's just letting him know there are other options out there for AJ. All Wilder needs to do is talk sense with the money, then the fight will get made.

[IMDAZED]

why did both HBO and Showtime take rights to AJ vs Klitschko then?

Showtime showed it live, did meh numbers then HBO got the prime time replay slot for that night and hit over 1 million.

Well over 1 million? Accuracy isn't your strong suit.

[Tygshsu]

HBO & Sky have a number of occasions togtehre away from Boxing I cant see Showtime topping them at all. SKY's major channel in the UK over 50% of content is from HBO there history goes back 10 years plus.

I am sure they will come to some arrangement if the Joshua fight happens.

That is irrelevant.Entertainment and Sports are two completely seperate divisions.Showtime/CBS also provide content to Sky Europe.Joshua is a Matchroom Fighter and his Manager, Freddie Cunningham along with Eddie Hearn will make the decision.This has nothing to do with Sky.If HBO want him,they have to pay the premium price.Same goes for Showtime

[yammy25]

Well over 1 million? Accuracy isn't your strong suit.

i stand corrected , 738,000 viewer average and a peak of 890,000 for a fight that everyone knew the result of i stil dont think its bad.

It also still doesnt take away the fact that both HBO and showtime split rights for the fight, which was my original point