eastman hops - any chance of it being on the box??

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 21 Jan 2005, 07:47

Seems silly nobody is showing it, Sky have televised hokins last ... 3 fights (??) and Beeb have televised eastmans and ran a documentary on hopkins.

Any reason nobody is showing one of the biggest british fights in the last 10 years?

J · Post by J » 21 Jan 2005, 07:49

ive emailed thebeeb basically telling them they are hopeless if they dont show it, covering eastman fights for the past 3 years then abandoning viewer and boxer alike at the crucial hour. it sux immeasurably.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 21 Jan 2005, 07:53

Oscar De La Hoya has no consideration for the British fans, if he fought a bum on the undercard it would be bound to be shown. lol

Wales, yes Sky have shown Hopkins' last three fights (and 4 of his last 5 in highlight shows). However, it has alot to do with who is on the undercard, Hopkins vs Joppy was on the huge DK bill and the other two fights contained Oscar on the bill.

I still believe something will be done, especially as an Eastman victory (which is a big ask) would generate more money for them. He could be making defenses of the title on PPV.

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 21 Jan 2005, 07:55

What about Woods v Hoye, is that a no no too? I rate that as a more interesting fight than the Johnson rematch.

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 21 Jan 2005, 07:56

a late last min deal perhaps?

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 21 Jan 2005, 07:58

maybe Woods V Hoye will be shown on Bravo?

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 21 Jan 2005, 08:12

Bravo don't show live fights do they?

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 21 Jan 2005, 08:24

You mean benn eubank 2 wasnt last wednesday?

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 21 Jan 2005, 08:30

Just sent an enquiry to golden boy promotions, hopefully they will get back to me, will let you know anything I can divulge if they do.

J · Post by J » 21 Jan 2005, 08:32

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Just sent an enquiry to golden boy promotions, hopefully they will get back to me, will let you know anything I can divulge if they do.

no need to do that i could have told you benn and eubank retired ages ago. it was definitely a replay.

in seriousness nice one keep me posted i really wanna cheer on howard even if he is fighting my fave boxer.

lirva33 · Post by **lirva33** » 21 Jan 2005, 08:44

It really is a poor state of affairs at the moment. The mere thought that this fight won't get shown proves this.

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 21 Jan 2005, 09:22

Bravo don't show live fights do they?

Well i've just seen on secondsout that they are gonna show some matchroom fights live. Lynes V Gallardo, so maybe they will take on some other promoters if it goes well.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 21 Jan 2005, 09:38

That's good news. fair play to bravo...

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 21 Jan 2005, 10:49

On another forum they are now saying that Woods V Hoye is going to be shown delayed on the bbc...

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 21 Jan 2005, 11:51

Dear Chris

Thank you for your email regarding the boxing match between Bernard Hopkins and Howard Eastman.

Unfortunately we do not have any information at present. However, your comments will be noted and passed onto the relevant department.

Thank you for taking the time to write to us and for your interest in Sky.

Kind regards

Pauline Giezekamp

Viewer Relations

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 21 Jan 2005, 20:03

Lenny Albert wrote:On another forum they are now saying that Woods V Hoye is going to be shown delayed on the bbc...

At least I got that when I flicked it onto BBC London for the last five minuted.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 22 Jan 2005, 07:56

stujones wrote:
Lenny Albert wrote:On another forum they are now saying that Woods V Hoye is going to be shown delayed on the bbc...
At least I got that when I flicked it onto BBC London for the last five minuted.

Yes it is.

Matchfixer · Post by **Matchfixer** » 22 Jan 2005, 08:27

They said Woods v Hoye is the NEXT match they will show on BBC which is beginning of march.

Hopkins v Eastman happens before this doesn't it in february so it doesn't look too promising.

Quite disappointing as there was inverdale saying "the next fight on the BBC is a world title fight...." My immedate reaction was "Yes Eastman v Hopkins" but unfortunately not!

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 22 Jan 2005, 08:32

Matchfixer wrote:Quite disappointing as there was inverdale saying "the next fight on the BBC is a world title fight...." My immedate reaction was "Yes Eastman v Hopkins" but unfortunately not!

Same here

I was a split second from leaping into the air with joy.

Still glad we get to see the Woods fight, but it's not the same as getting to see Hopkins - Eastman in my opinion.

ILikeBeer · Post by **ILikeBeer** » 22 Jan 2005, 09:58

You would think even if Sky and the BBC in their infinite stupidity don't show the fight, there'd be somebody with two brain cells at ITV or Channel 5 that'd realise that people would watch it.

Maybe not.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 22 Jan 2005, 10:09

i don't think ITV have any intention of showing boxing again mate.

channel 5 probably don't have the budget for it.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 22 Jan 2005, 10:41

Bravo?

(I'm clutching at straws here!!!)