Hopkins v Eastman IS live!

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 Feb 2005, 09:13

Live in Setanta (didn't I say setanta would pick it up?) delayed on BBC, shown on grandstand and later in the evening to on BBC and radio 5 live too.

Howard Eastman’s historic showdown with undisputed world middleweight champion and pound for pound king Bernard Hopkins at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on February 19th is to be featured on both Setanta Sport and the BBC.

“I am delighted to officially announce that the country will have a wide selection of media outlets through which they can follow Howard Eastman in his challenge against Bernard Hopkins,” confirmed Eastman’s promoter Mick Hennessy.

“Setanta Sport will be offering UK viewers the chance to watch HBO’s live coverage of the fight and the three top supporting contests from the undercard for £14.95.

“The live broadcast will go out on Setanta PPV1, SKY Channel 435, from around midnight. Precise timings are to be confirmed shortly. Repeat broadcasts will be offered the following day at 9am and 4pm.”

Hennessy added: “We have also come to an arrangement with the BBC for the delayed rights.

“On Sunday 20th February they will show fifteen minutes of action in Grandstand and then a further 45 minutes of action in a stand alone slot at 10.30pm on BBC 2.

“Those without satellite who wish to follow the action live can tune into BBC Radio 5.

“This unique, cross network and cross media coverage will ensure that as wide an audience as possible can see Britain’s finest make history.”

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 Feb 2005, 09:25

it IS the live HBO feed.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 Feb 2005, 09:27

Read the press release mate, it says it's the live HBO feed.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 05 Feb 2005, 09:29

doesnt mean it will be hbo calling the fight, sky had the hbo feed of the gatti fight but used jim watt and adam smith. they also said 3 undercard fights, hbo are only showing 1!

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 05 Feb 2005, 09:30

Live without BBC commentary: doesn't get better than that. I'll probaby get this, even though I despise PPV (last one I payed for was Lewis - Tua).

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 05 Feb 2005, 10:29

PPV is good.... lets the consumer choose what they want, rather than shelling out monthly for garbage from the barnsley metrodome

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 Feb 2005, 11:22

To be honest, I don't give a damn if Stephen Hawking does the commentary (though it might lag a bit behind the action), so long as I get to see the fight.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 05 Feb 2005, 12:09

The BBC will be showing delayed highlights the following day.

Promoter Mick Hennessy said: "On Sunday, February 20 the BBC will show 15 minutes of action on Grandstand and then a further 45 minutes of action in a stand-alone slot at 10.30pm on BBC 2.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 05 Feb 2005, 12:22

Also the fight will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 5.

So there is plenty of options for eveyone. Good stuff.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 Feb 2005, 12:23

yep, even the blind can 'watch' this fight.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 05 Feb 2005, 12:34

Info

“The live broadcast will go out on Setanta PPV1, SKY Channel 435, from around midnight. Precise timings are to be confirmed shortly. Repeat broadcasts will be offered the following day at 9am and 4pm.”

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 Feb 2005, 12:55

have the Beeb ever shown a fight which was on PPV the next day before, can't think of any off hand.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 05 Feb 2005, 13:10

Have to laugh when I read BBC will be showing 15 minutes of action on Grandstand!

.... they spend longer nattering over the latest foodfight between the Manc and Arse teams!.... christ I hate the BBC!!!... :x :x :x .

Matchfixer · Post by **Matchfixer** » 05 Feb 2005, 13:13

How much in advance of the fight would I have to order/book the PPV???

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 Feb 2005, 13:19

silkov wrote:Have to laugh when I read BBC will be showing 15 minutes of action on Grandstand! .... they spend longer nattering over the latest foodfight between the Manc and Arse teams!.... christ I hate the BBC!!!... :x :x :x .

at least it's being shown on BBC2.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 05 Feb 2005, 13:41

john inverdale

"welcome to eastman chance to beat the best p 4 p fighter in the world, trust me british fan you wont want to miss this"

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 05 Feb 2005, 14:23

Hmm shall i stay up through the night totally knackered after work for the full LIVE broadcast or risk the 9am repeat hoping it will be an exact re-run well it will probably be the full main event and then highlights of the rest

It's one of life's little problems again.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 05 Feb 2005, 14:27

steve689 wrote:Hmm shall i stay up through the night totally knackered after work for the full LIVE broadcast or risk the 9am repeat hoping it will be an exact re-run well it will probably be the full main event and then highlights of the rest It's one of life's little problems again.

you can always tape the live one and watch it later.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 05 Feb 2005, 14:36

Good point but when the missus get's in from work early in the morning and messes with the telly i am bound to end up with Big Brother coming on half way through the undercard

...again

At least if i'm up at the time i can shove her out the room, i could leave a note but as we all know women and instructions don't mix well.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 05 Feb 2005, 16:55

Excellent work by Hennesey. It must have been a hard sell to get Setanta to agree, as they seemed to have got their fingers burnt with their last boxing PPV - coincidently also a Hopkins fight I think.

He obviously talked a good game though - brilliant news.

Thank f*** we haven't been left to the mercy of the USELESS BBC.

Anyone know how the undercard is shaping up? Witter & Froch against...........??

J · Post by J » 07 Feb 2005, 10:13

cant get sentana on friggin cable gutted.

lirva33 · Post by **lirva33** » 07 Feb 2005, 10:17

MightyWarrior wrote:Excellent work by Hennesey. It must have been a hard sell to get Setanta to agree, as they seemed to have got their fingers burnt with their last boxing PPV - coincidently also a Hopkins fight I think.

He obviously talked a good game though - brilliant news.

Thank f*** we haven't been left to the mercy of the USELESS BBC.

Anyone know how the undercard is shaping up? Witter & Froch against...........??

According to boxingtalk, Witter vs Ndou is almost a cert. Non-televised though.