Boxxer agrees on 'historic' broadcast deal with BBC

[Frostieballs]

My parents watched it on my recommendation, they probably haven’t watched any boxing at all for c.25 years when I moved out. Said they quite enjoyed it, although suffice to say they weren’t impressed with the skill levels or fitness on display in the main event, a far cry from the 1970s heavyweights they remember watching

Same. My mum is a good touchstone for whether a boxer has crossed over. She likes a good fight and always watches if it’s on terrestrial (and I give her the nod).

[paultom]

My parents watched it on my recommendation, they probably haven’t watched any boxing at all for c.25 years when I moved out. Said they quite enjoyed it, although suffice to say they weren’t impressed with the skill levels or fitness on display in the main event, a far cry from the 1970s heavyweights they remember watching

Same. My mum is a good touchstone for whether a boxer has crossed over. She likes a good fight and always watches if it’s on terrestrial (and I give her the nod).

For it to work the BBC are going to need BBC viewers of all ages and backgrounds to tune in, in this day and age that's not going to happen, even the fight be shown on BBC2 rather than BBC1 will reduce viewing figures dramatically i'd imagine

[johnmanchester]

Question: what if boxxer is complete shit and the bbc drops it like sky did. What then?

[THEBUTCH]

Boxxer IS complete shit. There were better shows on obscure digital channels like Bravo than last night's plop.

Looking at the size difference between Simpson and Williamson when they were briefly interviewed I think I can guess the outcome of that bout

[Ruthless-RKO]

Promoter is only as good as whatever budget they have to work with.

[Spud MK2]

Boxxer IS complete shit. There were betterj



shows on obscure digital channels like Bravo than last night's plop.

Looking at the size difference between Simpson and Williamson when they were briefly interviewed I think I can guess the outcome of that bout

with regards the standard of the card what on
earth do you expect?”

[PredatorHayds]

I know it was TV and not radio but I was disappointed I wasn't told where they were on the clockface. His enthusiasm made the Hennesesy fight watchable. Well done Ron.

[a force]

Boxxer IS complete shit. There were better shows on obscure digital channels like Bravo than last night's plop.

Looking at the size difference between Simpson and Williamson when they were briefly interviewed I think I can guess the outcome of that bout

I don’t know what boxing you're watching most weeks but let me know as it must be good. We don’t get many fights as entertaining as Clarke - TKV was on UK shows.

Based off that you must think Simpson will unify the division as he’s huge for the weight & will be significantly taller than almost anyone at the weight

[JamesPhilips]

I know it was TV and not radio but I was disappointed I wasn't told where they were on the clockface. His enthusiasm made the Hennesesy fight watchable. Well done Ron.

Ron does talk a lot, as I think he does a lot of radio, but I enjoy his quirks. Unlike clueless Smith’s vomit of cliches

[stujones]

Petition to bring back the Clockface Ron.

[Glass Joe]

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b ... 0738990174

anyone listen to this week beyond boxing about boxxer. I agree if you are dancing to the ring you know they have got a easy fight.

[mickey1975]

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b ... 0738990174

anyone listen to this week beyond boxing about boxxer. I agree if you are dancing to the ring you know they have got a easy fight.

Terry is completely ignoring the fact the BBC love women's sport. They would no doubt insisted on it.

[Coco]

Fast Far is looking to stage an Allen v TKV British title fight.

I reckon he just wants to take a headliner away from Shalom

[PredatorHayds]

Petition to bring back the Clockface Ron.

I've started telling the missus I want to see her at 6 on the clockface. The Ron slang makes woman very moist. It's a natural aphrodisiac for them.

[joshj909]

Fast Far is looking to stage an Allen v TKV British title fight.

I reckon he just wants to take a headliner away from Shalom

I think most people would prefer Allen to win but the BBC having then British heavyweight championship on free to air TV then losing it to DAZN in two fights would be terrible for the deal and the fans. The BBC would love Allen if he became a household name as well. Hopefully Hearn is looking at this and seeing that he might be missing a trick rather than gobbling up all the talent.

Interestingly, if I remember correctly, Sky are trying to buy ITV. If they like what BBC are doing with boxing, they might start showing undercard fights or the odd show on ITV. Might be wishful thinking but who knows

[Spud MK2]

Sky WILL NOT enter back into boxing until the outcome of the court case of Whichusen and Boxxer.

Apparently that could be as late as March
or longer.0

[Glass Joe]

[johnmanchester]

Sky WILL NOT enter back into boxing until the outcome of the court case of Whichusen and Boxxer.

Apparently that could be as late as March
or longer.0

You have got absolutely zero insight into what Sky will or will not be doing.

You've already previously explained in this thread that you had a sudden desperation to work in boxing and were frantically messaging promotions and industry figures trying to get involved.

You don't work for Sky. Sky top execs aren't sharing their plans with you. Sky top execs aren't sharing their plans with anyone you're talking to.

This entire thread is so silly. It's just manic ramblings.

While we've got you - as you're now a boxxer insider: where is Caroline Dubois off to? What's the plans after the 4 bbc events are concluded? How long til Azim leaves?

[johnmanchester]

Did Simon ever respond to those claims by Hearn and warren that he was financially invested in boxxer?

I know he's previously talked about being involved in some negotiation(s?) for Boxxer, but that could have been pro bono

Eddie and Frank accusing him of being a paid investor was wild. Seriously slandered his journalistic independence there. But then it all just went away. Maybe he let them off the hook. Should have sued them!

[Frostieballs]

Sky WILL NOT enter back into boxing until the outcome of the court case of Whichusen and Boxxer.

Apparently that could be as late as March
or longer.0

You have got absolutely zero insight into what Sky will or will not be doing.

You've already previously explained in this thread that you had a sudden desperation to work in boxing and were frantically messaging promotions and industry figures trying to get involved.

You don't work for Sky. Sky top execs aren't sharing their plans with you. Sky top execs aren't sharing their plans with anyone you're talking to.

This entire thread is so silly. It's just manic ramblings.

While we've got you - as you're now a boxxer insider: where is Caroline Dubois off to? What's the plans after the 4 bbc events are concluded? How long til Azim leaves?

I’m guessing Spud is speaking to a few people in the business who do have some insight.

[johnmanchester]

Sky WILL NOT enter back into boxing until the outcome of the court case of Whichusen and Boxxer.

Apparently that could be as late as March
or longer.0

You have got absolutely zero insight into what Sky will or will not be doing.

You've already previously explained in this thread that you had a sudden desperation to work in boxing and were frantically messaging promotions and industry figures trying to get involved.

You don't work for Sky. Sky top execs aren't sharing their plans with you. Sky top execs aren't sharing their plans with anyone you're talking to.

This entire thread is so silly. It's just manic ramblings.

While we've got you - as you're now a boxxer insider: where is Caroline Dubois off to? What's the plans after the 4 bbc events are concluded? How long til Azim leaves?

I’m guessing Spud is speaking to a few people in the business who do have some insight.

Oh I'm sure he's talking to people. But mindlessly parrotting what people tell you is not the same thing as insight.

March is a good guess, seeing as January is always a write off promotionally, and you'd need Feb to build a late March show at the earliest.

But I will guarantee you not a single senior Sky exec has told him directly what he's saying above re JW and timelines.

If you've read this thread from the start you'll see what a car crash of manic conjecture and second-hand gossip it is.

[CaptainSpacerod]

Petition to bring back the Clockface Ron.

I'm just watching the Pulev Gassiev fight now with Ron on comms

"the left jab, the GPS of the boxing ring"

Never heard him use that before

[Spud MK2]

Ron uses words i have never heard of

[Coco]

I know Ron amuses many, and there is a low bar for commentary, but he is only there for comedy value, has zero imsight

[SeanBrennan]

really thicko question but who is Ron?