Whats happening to Fight Academy??

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 27 Nov 2007, 10:30

OK, this isnt a thread to give Spud a heart attack, its a serious topic!!

Recently things have gone really downhill for FA, Hatton didnt let them in on the PBF deal, Francis jumped ship and McCullough-Martinz isnt on TV!!!!!

All thats going for them is Clinton Woods, a man who has always been one of my faves, even back before Crawford Ashley.

But what happens when he loses? He isnt young so one thinks retiremnt could be an option...

What does the future hold for Fight Academy???

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 27 Nov 2007, 10:36

Roman Iceberg.

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 27 Nov 2007, 10:38

DavidPayne wrote:Roman Iceberg.

Sorry man, forgot about Roman, hes destined to dominate Boxing, I will delete my thread!!

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 27 Nov 2007, 10:46

Yes, it is a concern - looking from the outside.

They have "lost" Dean Francis a few days after claiming his signature, alledgedly.

Also - Warren has said he is in talks with Woods regarding a "Super Fight" with Joe.

Their Setanta deal seems to be blown away (otherwise, surely this Ireland bill will be on it) - cannot help think that a decision had to be made between SN and FA for the exclusivity deal.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 27 Nov 2007, 13:20

stujones wrote:Yes, it is a concern - looking from the outside.

They have "lost" Dean Francis a few days after claiming his signature, alledgedly.

Also - Warren has said he is in talks with Woods regarding a "Super Fight" with Joe.

Their Setanta deal seems to be blown away (otherwise, surely this Ireland bill will be on it) - cannot help think that a decision had to be made between SN and FA for the exclusivity deal.

ye,s that is a worry, isn't it? looks like another Warren Monopoly. Sports Network has definitely been responsible for the content on the studio stuff. Not healthy, IMO.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 27 Nov 2007, 13:23

stujones wrote: Their Setanta deal seems to be blown away (otherwise, surely this Ireland bill will be on it) - cannot help think that a decision had to be made between SN and FA for the exclusivity deal.

I fcuking hope not, surely Setanta have seen what hes done in the past with his exclusive deals.

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 27 Nov 2007, 13:25

Don't worry, they'll have the undisputed world heavyweight champion by 2008.

fatton · Post by **fatton** » 27 Nov 2007, 13:31

Chambers2 wrote:
stujones wrote: Their Setanta deal seems to be blown away (otherwise, surely this Ireland bill will be on it) - cannot help think that a decision had to be made between SN and FA for the exclusivity deal.
I fcuking hope not, surely Setanta have seen what hes done in the past with his exclusive deals.

With his best buddy Trevor East in charge at Setanta I think it's safe to assume Frank is well on his way to another exclusive deal. Franks hand will be even stronger following the impressive number of subscribers Setanta are said to have got on the week leading up to Calzaghe and Kessler.

Mario · Post by **Mario** » 27 Nov 2007, 14:55

Woods, Francis, Greenberg........

None of them matter because Fight Academy have signed future Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Of The World........ Audley 'A-Force' Harrison!

chesh · Post by **chesh** » 27 Nov 2007, 15:17

Autobarn wrote:
stujones wrote:Yes, it is a concern - looking from the outside.

They have "lost" Dean Francis a few days after claiming his signature, alledgedly.

Also - Warren has said he is in talks with Woods regarding a "Super Fight" with Joe.

Their Setanta deal seems to be blown away (otherwise, surely this Ireland bill will be on it) - cannot help think that a decision had to be made between SN and FA for the exclusivity deal.
ye,s that is a worry, isn't it? looks like another Warren Monopoly. Sports Network has definitely been responsible for the content on the studio stuff. Not healthy, IMO.

An exclusive deal would not be good at all. If they stop showing the big US fights and only serve up the likes of AAA-Foster Jr. and Mac v TBA, I'll cancel my subscription.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 27 Nov 2007, 15:56

I would do that in a flash, also. No more Warren tossoffs should be allowed. He done it at Sky, then ITV. Setanta should be-bloody-ware. Non boxing fans that I know just turn over the channel and see FW as a promoter of non-fights in which their bully boys beat up the tune up/low rent visitor, etc, back in the ITV days.

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 28 Nov 2007, 05:51

Yep, Calzaghe aside, it's the US stuff which makes Setanta worth subscribing too.

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 28 Nov 2007, 13:49

no fight academy ...

no spud ... :(

its a sad moment for boxing, will the sport survive !!!

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 28 Nov 2007, 14:10

rhino222 wrote:no fight academy ...

no spud ... :(

its a sad moment for boxing, will the sport survive !!!

i kinda miss spud and sooty not posting anymore. :(

i'm sure i'll get over it though.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 28 Nov 2007, 16:59

hitman_hatton1 wrote:
rhino222 wrote:no fight academy ...

no spud ... :(

its a sad moment for boxing, will the sport survive !!!
i kinda miss spud and sooty not posting anymore. :(

i'm sure i'll get over it though.

Who???

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 28 Nov 2007, 18:40

i remember sooty and sweep, did the spud character come alone after sweep? what about butch the dog?

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 28 Nov 2007, 19:48

rhino222 wrote:i remember sooty and sweep, did the spud character come alone after sweep? what about butch the dog?

Sue the panda was hotstuff.

boxingchat · Post by **boxingchat** » 29 Nov 2007, 11:29

Weren't Fight Academy the self-proclaimed "Best Promoter in the UK?'

You lot bought into that as well.

Why is Hatton no longer with them? Didn't they pay him "Record purses" and "promote him better than anyone else?" Weren't the Hattons "Salt of the earth people" who will "remain friends for life, no matter what?"

Will they exchange Xmas cards this year or simply writs?

So what has happened indeed? No TV, No Hatton, No fighters (Other than the part-time, Clinton Woods) and now only 'Big' Audley to bargain with.

I wonder whether FA be in Vegas next week with the "Salt of the earth" Hatton clan?

I wonder, will they be exchanging Christmas cards or Writs this year?

Still, rest assured, whatever the case, Spud and Poxon will sort it out!!

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 29 Nov 2007, 11:37

Funny. Last man standing.....

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 29 Nov 2007, 11:40

FA just need a bigger stable for more dates. Saturday main event will be good while it lasts, shame it isn't live.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 29 Nov 2007, 11:41

Warren has proven himself to be the long standing top promoter in the UK, but that doesn't always mean he puts on value for money shows.

He's always the one to have the last laugh though, so far....

twenty six · Post by **twenty six** » 29 Nov 2007, 14:53

Dennis is doing a Hearn.
Hopefully very soon he will own Sheffield Wednesday.

bmc · Post by **bmc** » 29 Nov 2007, 15:47

twenty six wrote:Dennis is doing a Hearn.
Hopefully very soon he will own Sheffield Wednesday.

wHY WOULD HE OWN wEDNESDAY? (OOPS! SORRY, NEW TO THIS STUFF!)

Is he about to buy the football team?
Dont they cost millions? I have to admit, boxing promoters must have some big money putting on these shows but to be able to buy football teawms is something else!

whiskey · Post by **whiskey** » 29 Nov 2007, 16:00

All hearsay and speculation but....

I heard there were several promoters looking at Hatton, but the margin for making any money in relation to the amount of work was not worth it whatsoever.

Then FA signed up.

twenty six · Post by **twenty six** » 29 Nov 2007, 16:52

Dennis is serious about buying this Championship club.