Khan fight is PPV and against Breidis Prescott!

[jamesmcdonnell]

What a diabolical liberty! Since when do we pay PPV fees to watch a bloody young prospect?

I won't be forking out to watch this old shit that's for certain.

[jamesmcdonnell]

I'm 30 years old now. I remember when SKY was first launched, and the idea of paying for something other than the TV license was seen as outrageous. Mind you, They've always been sharp fuckers. They collared football, which still drives their subscription today.

But back to boxing: I missed fights such as Tyson-Douglas, because my parents wouldn't get SKY. I managed to see most of the Lewis/Hamed PPV era, because enough people were interested, and me and my fellow students could pile round. I've paid for (most) of the Hatton shows, because I have my own house, and can afford it now. In fact, I've bought some right shite on PPV. But I have to draw the line at this. I really think SKY are overestimating the number of Khan fans. I hope this bombs.

Didn't they test the water with Bruno/McCall? I seem to remember them doubting whether or not the British public would entertain it. The thinking was if they buy the fight, they'll buy football et
c...

I believe it was Bruno v Tyson II that was their first PPV.

[chesh]

I'm 30 years old now. I remember when SKY was first launched, and the idea of paying for something other than the TV license was seen as outrageous. Mind you, They've always been sharp fuckers. They collared football, which still drives their subscription today.

But back to boxing: I missed fights such as Tyson-Douglas, because my parents wouldn't get SKY. I managed to see most of the Lewis/Hamed PPV era, because enough people were interested, and me and my fellow students could pile round. I've paid for (most) of the Hatton shows, because I have my own house, and can afford it now. In fact, I've bought some right shite on PPV. But I have to draw the line at this. I really think SKY are overestimating the number of Khan fans. I hope this bombs.

Didn't they test the water with Bruno/McCall? I seem to remember them doubting whether or not the British public would entertain it. The thinking was if they buy the fight, they'll buy football et
c...

I believe it was Bruno v Tyson II that was their first PPV.

That's the one I recall as being the first.

[Neri]

Boycott!

[Grilling Machine]

I believe it was Bruno v Tyson II that was their first PPV.

It was Tyson vs. Holyfield.

Regarding Hatton and Khan, they're both pretty major household names, but only one has a well-travelled fanbase.

[MightyWarrior]

Hilarious Like to see Frank manage keep a straight face as he sells this bag o shite.

I can only imagine Sky are banking on a big Khan Asian fan base out there, willing to shell out for PPV, even when their man is facing a Colombian zombie. No one else will be paying for this.

And you can be 100% sure this guy is a bum - no way does FW put his vunerable golden goose in with an undefeated (ahem) "KO artist", without having first hand info that the guy is useless.
Othewise, why would he make the fight?

Along with the fake WBO fight, Sky should be paying us to watch this puppet show.

[jomothepure]

I was being sarcastic about him being ranked #14 by the WBA btw.

We got you

[steve689]

What a diabolical liberty! Since when do we pay PPV fees to watch a bloody young prospect?

I won't be forking out to watch this old shit that's for certain.

Stop sitting on the bloody fence James. Are you watching it or not?!

[WildWaylon]

Good report on Prescott's last fight.

http://www.boxingnews24.com/2008/06/bre ... ard-abril/

I think it tells us the fight will be over rather quickly and anyone dithering about whether to buy should now see its money down the drain. To be honest I hadnt realised how poor this guys opposition was, I just saw he hadnt fought anyone with a name. Khan winning is as certain as Monday follows Sunday so why bother when you know 100% who will win. Warren is doing a Calzaghe/Manfredo Macca/Gunn so boycot the fight and let them know we dont want this shit. Never mind this Prescott being tall, having a punch, Khan will have no trouble at all stopping him. Dont bet on a first round stoppage though, they will try to make the twat look more credible than he actually is. Rnds 2 or 3 maybe.

[Gray-Fox]

Obviously the astute bods at Sky Box Office wouldn't put this on if it was going to be an outright bomb. They're banking on some demographic to purchase it, though I don't know who.

[Old bones Ian]

Doesn't matter if we all boycott this PPV, whats 30 people against 100,000 who will buy it. we need the papers turn against Warren trying to sell this as competitive

[Gray-Fox]

Doesn't matter if we all boycott this PPV, whats 30 people against 100,000 who will buy it. we need the papers turn against Warren trying to sell this as competitive

True.

[Khaosai-Galaxy]

Yeah, not good..........


Cook KOing Scotch Alex will be good though

[kevo]

Cook KOing Scotch Alex will be good though

Yep. That'll be worth the 15 notes alone

[Tykemania]

I can't believe in these economically straightened times that Sky are charging their customers an extra £15 to watch what is essentially a good Friday Fight Night bill. A quick canvass round the 50 - 60 people at my cricket club last night showed that at least five are considering cancelling their Sk contracts as a result.

[JamesH]

"Doesn't matter if we all boycott this PPV, whats 30 people against 100,000 who will buy it. we need the papers turn against Warren trying to sell this as competitive"


Warren has his deal with the Sun, and with their readership numbers he has a big head start. Can't wait to read their write up on how "dangerous" Prescott is

[Autobarn]

If they were looking for a dangerous foe, Felix Lora might have been a good one. He was supposed to replace John Fewkes, to fight John Murray, last May. Never happened, ultimately. Lora had a close defeat to Devon Alexander, and someone from Spain was telling me how fast and strong he was.

[jamesmcdonnell]

Sky's first PPV was Bruno v Tyson II and in terms of buy rate it remained the No.1 UK PPV until Hatton v Mayweather fight.

This is gonna be the first Sky PPV I don't buy, got to be honest. No way is this worth £15.

Thanks Ant, I was sure I was right, but couldn't be arsed to check.

Didn't realise that it was number one all that time!

[Horse]

I am an Alex Arthur fan so I will be buying this.

[oliverfennell]

It's good to see that he's as tall as, or taller than, Khan. It's also good to see that he can knock people out.

To use a comparison somebody's already made, McNeeley was taller than Tyson, and could knock people out.

[chris s]

What do you reckon Sky would call good business for the fight.
75,000 buys generates more than 1.1 million.

[oliverfennell]

Didn't they test the water with Bruno/McCall? I seem to remember them doubting whether or not the British public would entertain it. The thinking was if they buy the fight, they'll buy football etc...

No, Bruno-McCall was on Sky Sports. Bruno-Tyson 2 was Britain's first boxing PPV.

[Gray-Fox]

It's good to see that he's as tall as, or taller than, Khan. It's also good to see that he can knock people out.

To use a comparison somebody's already made, McNeeley was taller than Tyson, and could knock people out.

Not to mention that the fight report posted earlier on in this thread specifically expresses concern at the fact the guy had an impressive KO record, yet failed to KD "former Cuban amateur standout" Richard Abril (I've never heard of him as a standout, and I follow Cuban boxing).

[sweetscience]

It's good to see that he's as tall as, or taller than, Khan. It's also good to see that he can knock people out.

To use a comparison somebody's already made, McNeeley was taller than Tyson, and could knock people out.

Not to mention that the fight report posted earlier on in this thread specifically expresses concern at the fact the guy had an impressive KO record, yet failed to KD "former Cuban amateur standout" Richard Abril (I've never heard of him as a standout, and I follow Cuban boxing).

it said he only had 100 so there is chance he was making the international set up with only 100bouts

[dondada]

Doesn't matter if we all boycott this PPV, whats 30 people against 100,000 who will buy it. we need the papers turn against Warren trying to sell this as competitive

Spot on, Ian. But they won't and it's embarrassing. This is when you need proper boxing men on papers prepared to say it's not worth buying.

Boxing News, as a trade paper, has a responsibility to say that this really isn't worth buying.

Harry Mullen would have tore the execs a new a-hole.