itv pbc report planted by haymon?

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"ITV could make British boxing a feature of terrestrial TV, showing up to 20 fights a year if chiefs agree new deal"

Headline from two years ago. If this article is correct itv would be making a real investment in boxing.

Let's say 10 to 15 USA shows and 5 uk shows a year

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Joyce is still with Haye.

Interview of former haymon sports exec marc watson on live sports in uk

ask him if he can ever see the ‘disruptors’ putting down numbers akin to those paid by BT or Sky, or if their ambitions are simply overhyped and they must follow different models.

“My guess as to what is happening is that these companies are testing the water in sport to see what impact sport can have on their core businesses,” notes Watson. “You see that with Amazon buying tennis rights recently and they’ve got a small NFL package in the US.

“Nobody’s made a big move yet and I’m not sure whether they will or not. My guess is that what’s important to them is that their customers have access to content, and if they have that on a reasonable basis then I’m not sure whether they’ll feel obliged to spend billions on premium live sports content.

He insists that “most of the value” can still be derived by monetising the majority of customers who still consume live sport via a cable or satellite service in most markets around the world. But he expects those viewing habits to continue to change.

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The news came as a blow and I feel we have been unfairly treated, but there are meetings already set up with other TV channels. Next season, I am very confident that my fighters will have a big television platform to perform on,” said 33-year-old Manchester legend Hatton.