Oiky wrote: ↑04 Jan 2021, 18:44
Looking to do shows abroad isn't he if possible
Cant see that as logistically possible...there is bound to be travel restrictions.
I saw that interview from Eddie more as a threat to the BBBoC to make u turn in February. He even said "me going abroad is bad news for the BBBoC"
I took it that way too but it wouldn’t surprise me if they plan all of the fights somewhere else - particularly if they get a license from somewhere. I think you’re still allowed to travel if it’s for work which I’m sure this would be classified as.
I go back to my previous point - it does seem strange to me that seemingly every sport, bar boxing, is continuing at a pro level. Even horse racing is continuing.
rhino222 wrote: ↑05 Jan 2021, 17:46
This call for no cards in Jan has been made by the BBBC and not the government.
I guess 2 x Ambulances on these shows could be better used elsewhere in this current climate.
Eddie needs to get Dubai booked up for some February and march boxing......its one of the few places left open.
I really cannot see any country hosting boxing event involving boxers from the UK - many countries are shutting down the borders for UK travellers.
Yes I think Ambulances x 2 are better used elsewhere and why the heck aren't Rugby doing the same. The amount of injuries in professional rugby is crazy and with hospitals already cancelling cancer operations in certain health boards - they really don't need the added pressure.
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mullenman wrote: ↑05 Jan 2021, 18:03
Hearn is going to come up trumps again and have a fight island type in UAE. Very similar to fight camp which was brilliant in fairness to him.
Im sure he is scheming it, but will They allow it now that UK has a particularly shit strand of Covid.. I can see them allowing it for a mega fight like Fury AJ, but i cant see them doing it for the likes of Josh kelly ect.
January sucks overall, not only in Britain. What we have there? Kovalev fights a more or less interesting matchup against a prospect. Nothing else really.
DrDuke wrote: ↑06 Jan 2021, 05:06
January sucks overall, not only in Britain. What we have there? Kovalev fights a more or less interesting matchup against a prospect. Nothing else really.
Fulton vs. Leo in the US on FOX
Hafthor Bjornsson vs. Steven Ward in an Exhibition..
Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax in the "Battle of the true Caleb" on January 30 on FOX
DrDuke wrote: ↑06 Jan 2021, 05:06
January sucks overall, not only in Britain. What we have there? Kovalev fights a more or less interesting matchup against a prospect. Nothing else really.
We did get this surprise treat from South Korea over the past weekend
Fans wanting to watch some more action could also look to Japan for this weekend (Nagahama Vs Toyoshima should be fun and Kurihara Vs Inoue will be aired on Saturday - on tape delay), cracking Japanese double header on the 22nd that's available worldwide through subscription site Boxingraise.
Genuinely check out the Korean fight, well worth your time!
How much clout does Eddie Hearn have with the BBBoC. Sports are now starting to postpone, then boxing announces it is going to comeback. Was this due to Eddie's threat to put on shows elsewhere.
If cases and deaths and critically Hospilations dont go down then I hope the BBBoC does the right thing and review this decision...it is now on all fronts worse than in March
stujones wrote: ↑13 Jan 2021, 20:00
How much clout does Eddie Hearn have with the BBBoC. Sports are now starting to postpone, then boxing announces it is going to comeback. Was this due to Eddie's threat to put on shows elsewhere.
stujones wrote: ↑13 Jan 2021, 20:00
How much clout does Eddie Hearn have with the BBBoC. Sports are now starting to postpone, then boxing announces it is going to comeback. Was this due to Eddie's threat to put on shows elsewhere.
How much commission to BBBofC take per event?
Danny Flexen did a piece on YouTube essentially saying that in his opinion the BBBofC’s decision to come back mid-February is down to Hearn.
Robert Smith was, in my opinion, quite rightly pissed off about this and had an interview the next day explaining the rationale behind the decision. He said the decision was based on the board’s medical panel indicating that in their opinions the strain on the NHS will be heavily reduced come the middle of February.
Time will tell I guess but I really hope that’s correct.
stujones wrote: ↑13 Jan 2021, 20:00
How much clout does Eddie Hearn have with the BBBoC. Sports are now starting to postpone, then boxing announces it is going to comeback. Was this due to Eddie's threat to put on shows elsewhere.
How much commission to BBBofC take per event?
Danny Flexen did a piece on YouTube essentially saying that in his opinion the BBBofC’s decision to come back mid-February is down to Hearn.
Robert Smith was, in my opinion, quite rightly pissed off about this and had an interview the next day explaining the rationale behind the decision. He said the decision was based on the board’s medical panel indicating that in their opinions the strain on the NHS will be heavily reduced come the middle of February.
Time will tell I guess but I really hope that’s correct.
Yes, I just hope that they will review in Febrauary and not just be pressured to open up if cases are still high in February.
Personally, I thought Eddie gained a lot of fans / respect for his attitude towards the sports closure during lockdown 1. He was even, quite rightly at the time, supporting an extended closure when the BBBoC reviewed and explained the boxing shows should be the last on his mind. I have to say though I didn't like the "will the BBBoC like it if I go abroad" response to the shutdown 2..... there is a situation happening that is far more of a priority than boxing.
Danny Flexen did a piece on YouTube essentially saying that in his opinion the BBBofC’s decision to come back mid-February is down to Hearn.
Robert Smith was, in my opinion, quite rightly pissed off about this and had an interview the next day explaining the rationale behind the decision. He said the decision was based on the board’s medical panel indicating that in their opinions the strain on the NHS will be heavily reduced come the middle of February.
Time will tell I guess but I really hope that’s correct.
Yes, I just hope that they will review in Febrauary and not just be pressured to open up if cases are still high in February.
Personally, I thought Eddie gained a lot of fans / respect for his attitude towards the sports closure during lockdown 1. He was even, quite rightly at the time, supporting an extended closure when the BBBoC reviewed and explained the boxing shows should be the last on his mind. I have to say though I didn't like the "will the BBBoC like it if I go abroad" response to the shutdown 2..... there is a situation happening that is far more of a priority than boxing.
I don’t disagree with what you’re saying but when, rightly or wrongly, every other sport is still going promoters will be getting pressure from broadcasters and more importantly the fighters. Unlike other sports they’ll only be paid if they’re active so I can fully understand why Eddie would look to move the shows elsewhere to get them active.
I dont disagree Maverick, the timing though of the decision seemed odd when this week has seen the postponement (with no clear start date) of women's rugby and Scotttish football (outside of the top two tiers).
Sad to say, boxing needs to be the first sport to close and the last sport to reopen and for me the BbboC would have been better in terms of pr to "review" the closure at the end of Jan and not give a start date when, as Danny mentioned, hospital admissions are still rising
type in UAE. Very similar to fight camp which was brilliant in fairness to him.