Comments Thread For: Dmitry Bivol-Joe Smith To Land on DAZN On March 9, Site TBD

[KTFOKING]

Yeah that’s piss poor planning. I think dazn should have sought a network deal with the likes of a Paramount Channel something along those lines

Would have definitely helped if they had some linear deal to go along with the streaming deal. Hard to sell a product that NO ONE knows about stateside. Getting Canelo signed was pretty much the best thing DAZN could have wished for. But that alone obviously isn't enough. What is confusing is Hearn said they could still air the fights on Facebook or some linear network, but nothing has come about that. This was in response to when people said DAZN would be getting low viewership numbers and Hearn said yeah but, we can just replay the fight on Facebook or put it on a network afterwards.

I think at this point we can assume they are just strictly a streaming service and it is going to stay that way. Which is fine, but puts them at an disadvantage against other networks, even streaming networks that work with a linear network ala ESPN+.

[Nusky]

This is a solid matchup. Much more intriguing then Porter/ugas.

Bivol is a solid fighter but he has a habit of fighting with his guard down at times. Joe smith has a punchers chance for sure.

[PunchyPotorff]

Good to see Joe get his title shot.... and in a fight where he has a solid chance to win. I would say maybe just a bit less chance of a win than vs Beterbiev. IMO, Artur would be Smith Jr's easiest path to getting a belt... but Beterbiev wants to stay clear of Joe, so this fight is a good 2nd choice. Bivol can be hit, and Joe does have some good solid qualities, even if he isn't all that fast with his hands. Looking forward to a good competitive fight.

[iestyn500]

I think at this point we can assume they are just strictly a streaming service and it is going to stay that way. Which is fine, but puts them at an disadvantage against other networks, even streaming networks that work with a linear network ala ESPN+.[/QUOTE]

Other thing is that they are trying to sell it as the netflix of sport, so you can watch wherever and whenever you want, thats fantastic for the former, but its hard to watch sports when you know the result, and its hard not to know sometimes espiecally in big fights.

[slimPickings]

Joe Smith does damage to anyone he hits clean!

[Mammoth]

Maurice Hooker in the co-main

[Leben]

Punchers chance but Bivol should take the decision comfy enough

[BigZ44]

Smith would have a legit shot against Beterbiev in what would be a shootout, he has no chance in this one. Bivol would box his nuts off and break him down, only question is whether he stops him or not