Sky puts a freeze on PPVs

[dondada]

http://news.boxrec.com/news/2011/sky-puts-freeze-ppvs

Has been rumoured for a little while now...

[JamesH]

Superb. Well done Sky

[JC]

So will this mean more free boxing on Sky or just less boxing overall?

[gasman]

Gotta feel sorry for Froch. Just when he thinks he is getting a break by getting onto Sky, they pull the plug on PPV.

[dondada]

So will this mean more free boxing on Sky or just less boxing overall?

I've always thought 'PPV' is a misnomer anyway - as you've said, it gives the impression that 'normal' boxing on Sky is somehow free. It isn't, it's bloody pricey if that's all you've got your sports subs for.

I believe Hennessy will be welcomed back by Channel 5 and that's a good start. I think it might also be the end though, as far as terrestrial telly goes.

[gasman]

So will this mean more free boxing on Sky or just less boxing overall?

I've always thought 'PPV' is a misnomer anyway - as you've said, it gives the impression that 'normal' boxing on Sky is somehow free. It isn't, it's bloody pricey if that's all you've got your sports subs for.

I believe Hennessy will be welcomed back by Channel 5 and that's a good start. I think it might also be the end though, as far as terrestrial telly goes.

The absolute worst thing that Hennessy can do is put Fury in with Audley for the next show - it will turn viewers right off. It is worrying the that a British Title shot is even being talked about for Harrison after his worthless 'effort' against Haye.

[dondada]

So will this mean more free boxing on Sky or just less boxing overall?

I've always thought 'PPV' is a misnomer anyway - as you've said, it gives the impression that 'normal' boxing on Sky is somehow free. It isn't, it's bloody pricey if that's all you've got your sports subs for.

I believe Hennessy will be welcomed back by Channel 5 and that's a good start. I think it might also be the end though, as far as terrestrial telly goes.

The absolute worst thing that Hennessy can do is put Fury in with Audley for the next show - it will turn viewers right off. It is worrying the that a British Title shot is even being talked about for Harrison after his worthless 'effort' against Haye.

Fury v Rogie would be a cracker though mate, no? Or is Rogan out of the picture?

[Happy Slapper]

Thank you David Haye for your horrendous run as Heavyweight Champion of the World. Something good has finally come of it.

[dazzer]

Thank you David Haye for your horrendous run as Heavyweight Champion of the World. Something good has finally come of it.

what that man said

[gasman]

I've always thought 'PPV' is a misnomer anyway - as you've said, it gives the impression that 'normal' boxing on Sky is somehow free. It isn't, it's bloody pricey if that's all you've got your sports subs for.

I believe Hennessy will be welcomed back by Channel 5 and that's a good start. I think it might also be the end though, as far as terrestrial telly goes.

The absolute worst thing that Hennessy can do is put Fury in with Audley for the next show - it will turn viewers right off. It is worrying the that a British Title shot is even being talked about for Harrison after his worthless 'effort' against Haye.

Fury v Rogie would be a cracker though mate, no? Or is Rogan out of the picture?

It would make the most sense in Belfast a week after the McCloskey card. It would be a good fight while it lasted but Fury would have too much for Rogie. I like Fury v Perez.

[DavidPayne]

Boxing has always been and always will be PPV on Sky. However, I welcome this move away from PPVPPV.

In a nutshell.

[leforge]

The absolute worst thing that Hennessy can do is put Fury in with Audley for the next show - it will turn viewers right off. It is worrying the that a British Title shot is even being talked about for Harrison after his worthless 'effort' against Haye.

Fury v Rogie would be a cracker though mate, no? Or is Rogan out of the picture?

It would make the most sense in Belfast a week after the McCloskey card. It would be a good fight while it lasted but Fury would have too much for Rogie. I like Fury v Perez.

Rogan has turned down fight there an article at boxing scene about this.

[gasman]

Fury v Rogie would be a cracker though mate, no? Or is Rogan out of the picture?

It would make the most sense in Belfast a week after the McCloskey card. It would be a good fight while it lasted but Fury would have too much for Rogie. I like Fury v Perez.

Rogan has turned down fight there an article at boxing scene about this.

Rogan has claimed that no one has directly approached him, he also blasted reports in the press whereby, someone was apparently speaking on his behalf. Rogan represents himself these days and the only way he is fighting Fury is if he is offered top dollar.

[Josh1111]

Great news. I just hope promoters dont just ship next year and jump on the primetime bandwagon.

Great news for now though, looks like Froch v Ward will be on normal sky, result

[leforge]

It would make the most sense in Belfast a week after the McCloskey card. It would be a good fight while it lasted but Fury would have too much for Rogie. I like Fury v Perez.

Rogan has turned down fight there an article at boxing scene about this.

Rogan has claimed that no one has directly approached him, he also blasted reports in the press whereby, someone was apparently speaking on his behalf. Rogan represents himself these days and the only way he is fighting Fury is if he is offered top dollar.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport ... 35364.html

[British_Heavyweight]

The absolute worst thing that Hennessy can do is put Fury in with Audley for the next show - it will turn viewers right off. It is worrying the that a British Title shot is even being talked about for Harrison after his worthless 'effort' against Haye.

Fury v Rogie would be a cracker though mate, no? Or is Rogan out of the picture?

It would make the most sense in Belfast a week after the McCloskey card. It would be a good fight while it lasted but Fury would have too much for Rogie. I like Fury v Perez.

Dout Perez would fancy that after their sparring sessions!!

[boxingchat]

Great news. I just hope promoters dont just ship next year and jump on the primetime bandwagon.

Great news for now though, looks like Froch v Ward will be on normal sky, result

The problem is the big fights cost money and that money can only be raised via the PPV format.

if Sky doe freeze PPV it could also make the big fights unlikely.

It's not a good thing if you think outside the box.

[leforge]

Great news. I just hope promoters dont just ship next year and jump on the primetime bandwagon.

Great news for now though, looks like Froch v Ward will be on normal sky, result

The problem is the big fights cost money and that money can only be raised via the PPV format.

if Sky doe freeze PPV it could also make the big fights unlikely.

It's not a good thing if you think outside the box.

Cant sky just increase boxing budget? Or only allow ppv for big fights with decent undercard.

[bad mamma jamma]

all it needs now is for people to stop paying primetime and prenier sports and we now have our fights back

[gasman]

Rogan has turned down fight there an article at boxing scene about this.

Rogan has claimed that no one has directly approached him, he also blasted reports in the press whereby, someone was apparently speaking on his behalf. Rogan represents himself these days and the only way he is fighting Fury is if he is offered top dollar.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport ... 35364.html

[Camcas]

Sky will pull out of boxing all together soon, while PPV are bad they do get the big fights made which i doubt we will get next year

[dondada]

Great news. I just hope promoters dont just ship next year and jump on the primetime bandwagon.

Great news for now though, looks like Froch v Ward will be on normal sky, result

The problem is the big fights cost money and that money can only be raised via the PPV format.

if Sky doe freeze PPV it could also make the big fights unlikely.

It's not a good thing if you think outside the box.

Three potential effects:

1. Promoters will go to other PPV channels or set up their own if they agree with you.
2. As promoters won't have the huge publicity machine of Sky behind them for any PPV events they might wish to do, they'll have to significantly improve their offering or it will fail.
3. Everyone involved in the promotion, including the fighters, will have to take less money whilst entering into more competitive matches to boot.

I can't see the downside for fans. If 'the big fights can't be made' what are the options for the fighters, then? Going overseas? Not fighting? Or taking less money?

[JC]

Great news. I just hope promoters dont just ship next year and jump on the primetime bandwagon.

Great news for now though, looks like Froch v Ward will be on normal sky, result

The problem is the big fights cost money and that money can only be raised via the PPV format.

Why has that become the case in recent years?

[leforge]

Sky will pull out of boxing all together soon, while PPV are bad they do get the big fights made which i doubt we will get next year

I started a thread before on potential of sky pulling out after July 2012. Would this be good for British boxing?

[stevek3lly]

I was quite happy paying for PPV if the bill was of good enough quality and worth while paying the extra. I hope this doesn't affect the boxing we get to see and the quality of bills don't go back to just a poor quality minor title fight and poor undercards.