Who's Britains next genuine PPV star?

[freddydoesdallas]

Brook/Degale.......... I'm starting to get excited about BIG David Price, which is probably bad news for him

We do not mind we want the whole of the Uk to get excited about David Price

Any chance of bringing another card to Coventry Frank? Don't let the idiots from the last one put you off. I'm sure the midlands fight fans would love to see Price if you did!!

[mickey1975]

How can you possibly reason that Kell Brook can become a PPV star, mate? If you asked 1000 people in the street today: "who is Kell Brook?". Only a loose handful would know he was a boxer. Most would either shrug their shoulders or say "that lass with the nice chebs".

If you asked a 1000 people in the street 2 years ago who David Haye was, only a handful would know he was a boxer.

Not true. Haye featured on terrestrial television for a number of years and garnered decent exposure from that.

I Disagree. I watched him in Huddersfield in 2005 and Spud had to drag people in. Even then there were only about 200 people there. This was a few years after his terrestrial television debut. The Barret fight,too, they seriously overestimated his popularity. The O2 was not even half full.

[freddydoesdallas]

If you asked a 1000 people in the street 2 years ago who David Haye was, only a handful would know he was a boxer.

Not true. Haye featured on terrestrial television for a number of years and garnered decent exposure from that.

I Disagree. I watched him in Huddersfield in 2005 and Spud had to drag people in. Even then there were only about 200 people there. This was a few years after his terrestrial television debut. The Barret fight,too, they seriously overestimated his popularity. The O2 was not even half full.

Weren't they even offering a 241 deal on that too?

[Chambers2]

How can you possibly reason that Kell Brook can become a PPV star, mate? If you asked 1000 people in the street today: "who is Kell Brook?". Only a loose handful would know he was a boxer. Most would either shrug their shoulders or say "that lass with the nice chebs".

If you asked a 1000 people in the street 2 years ago who David Haye was, only a handful would know he was a boxer.

Not true. Haye featured on terrestrial television for a number of years and garnered decent exposure from that.

So did Carl Froch, but he's classed as being largely anonimous and under-exposed (although this is now changing). OK Kels probably less well known now than Haye was 2 years ago, but I don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility that he can become a PPV star if he strings a few good wins and titles together. What happens to Kell is he fights and beats Amir in the next year or so, will he still be unknown

[bad mamma jamma]

Brook/Degale.......... I'm starting to get excited about BIG David Price, which is probably bad news for him

We do not mind we want the whole of the Uk to get excited about David Price

just make sure he doesnt let us all down like Haye has. i wanna see him in with someone who can hit him back before I get excited about pricey. i wanna see how he reacts with an intimidating figure in front of him. what i dont wanna see is him talking smack and not being able to back it up..its this behaviour that has all but ended Haye's credibility.. so far so good tho, he has proved me wrong as i originally doubted his punching power.

[Chambers2]

I don't see how Kell can do it unless the media get behind him for a big push and I can't see it happening. At least with Haye and Froch (to a lesser extent) there is a general base of familiarity to build on. With Kell, the spadework of his career has been missed by all but the most hardcore of boxing fans.

The fact the 'spadework' has gone unnoticed doesn't neccesartily mean he's not going to be a PPV star IMO, if he gets the opportunities to fight for titles which I think he will with Gorgeous Eddie pushing his career and he beats some recognised names with good performances then he'll be the UKs flavour of the month. Both Kell and Amir have mentioned fighting each other in recent times if that fight comes off then Kell is a household name overnight IMO

[milpool]

Agree with Carl Froch and hopefully David Price. But just to throw another name into the mix, how about Carl Frampton?

[dbf]

I like the look of Price, think he can go on to big things. He talks well too (came across really well on the Bunce Show last week). Like that he has been sparring some top guys too.

Its early days yet for him but hopefully he can go from strength to strength and if he does, I think the public are going to take to him.

[IRLangmaid25]

Nobody. Khan and Froch have both not been too sucessful on PPV and i seriously doubt Haye will box again. If he does, everyone i know wont be paying to watch it! DeGale-Groves was a big event but had a great back story, and then, to be truthful, they produced a crap fight. I honestly cant see anyone who justifies at the moment. Froch, yes for us, but he really has not crossed over.

Do you reckon that there might be a rematch between James DeGale and George Groves in the future with potentially a world title or two in the mix, as with DeGale looking to avenge the loss.

[Josh1111]

I reckon Big Pricey or KEll Brook

[lefthook82]

David Price is a good shout. He'll need Warren style matchmaking though on the way up, faded has beens and never wases. He has to get to at least 25-0

[Camcas]

Kell Brook and Degale, maybe Price

[Crazyboy]

Brook/Degale.......... I'm starting to get excited about BIG David Price, which is probably bad news for him

How can you possibly reason that Kell Brook can become a PPV star, mate? If you asked 1000 people in the street today: "who is Kell Brook?". Only a loose handful would know he was a boxer. Most would either shrug their shoulders or say "that lass with the nice chebs".

True

[Britannian Stallion]

In Germany all the boxers are on free to air tv, so not even a sports channel subscription is necessary, let alone a PPV. They all do very well for themselves financially, so I fail to see why anybody needs to be ppv. It is all about supply and demand. Because so many people are willing to buy ppv, it will keep being sold.

[freddydoesdallas]

In Germany all the boxers are on free to air tv, so not even a sports channel subscription is necessary, let alone a PPV. They all do very well for themselves financially, so I fail to see why anybody needs to be ppv. It is all about supply and demand. Because so many people are willing to buy ppv, it will keep being sold.

I blame R Brooks & Murdoch

[dbf]

Maybe George Groves too. He has a vocal following, seems like a good guy and came across really well in the build up to the DeGale fight.

With Booth steering him, there won't be too many fluffy fights and this will help to build his reputation and standing.

[bigB]

Kell Brook - David Price - Carl Froch (if wins super 6)

Also Sky or another broadcaster could follow the beginnings of Chris Eubanks son as I think he has recently turned pro.

They could follow from the beginning etc

as for the Kell Brook and Kelly Brook get her as a ring lady or holding belt to ring =)

[mickey1975]

Nobody. Khan and Froch have both not been too sucessful on PPV and i seriously doubt Haye will box again. If he does, everyone i know wont be paying to watch it! DeGale-Groves was a big event but had a great back story, and then, to be truthful, they produced a crap fight. I honestly cant see anyone who justifies at the moment. Froch, yes for us, but he really has not crossed over.

Do you reckon that there might be a rematch between James DeGale and George Groves in the future with potentially a world title or two in the mix, as with DeGale looking to avenge the loss.

Maybe. The fight was essentialy between two novices but sold 18,000 tickets and had huge coverage in the media. That fact wont be lost on Adam Booth.

[idle talk]

It's abit early to say everyone will be paying £15 for David Price what a talent, I'd love to see it