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milpool wrote: ↑29 Jun 2021, 13:05

stujones wrote: ↑29 Jun 2021, 12:36

handsofstone wrote: ↑29 Jun 2021, 11:41 If the likes of Harry Carpenter, Reg Gutteridge, Ian Darke and co were doing their thing today, they'd get slaughtered on social media, make no mistake about it, Mike Costello is very good from what ive heard, i dont think ive ever listened to a fight on the radio ever so am in no position to say but from the little ive heard he seems top notch, the boxing world seems unanimous in praise for him but lets have it right, what % have actually heard his work?, it wont be long before the boo boys start to turn on him then they'll just accuse him of towing the company line and selling out


Boxing fans are the biggest bunch of whingers ive heard and im talking more twitter than here on boxrec, nothings ever good enough, they love to complain because if they really got upset about the sport the way they say they do they'd fcvk it off but like schoolgirls they love the drama and to be heard, Johnny Nelson is clearly a dreadful pundit but who gives a fcvk really, what happens in the ring is pretty much all that matters, everything else is flannel


Also 95% of the time in between fights im in the garden having a joint so im never paying attention to what anyone says, i do get that people love the punditry side of it but meh....

Also Radio commentary is very different to tv commentary...to be honest, I like Costello on the radio but I preferred John Rawling....but I dont feel that enthused by Rawling on the tv...hes okay, but was better on radio.

I'll miss the excellent chemistry between Costello and Bunce though

I do wonder how Costello will transition from radio to TV. Although doesn't he do TV commentary for the Athletics?

As for Rawling, he's OK but there's too much of a small hall feel with him.

jameswilson wrote: ↑30 Jun 2021, 06:23 No Adam Smith or Nick Halling to go mental and convince people that Paul Smith is winning against Arthur Abraham just because he landed two consecutive right hands ‘ohhhggggggggfhhhhhhhh he’s doing it!!!!!’

peter barlow wrote: ↑06 Jul 2021, 09:10 Dazn UK and Ireland won't work until they massively increase their offering. They have far more sport like football in other territories.

Prime allegedly couldn't do it on boxing alone.
Hearns UK stable is very weak surely? And Joshua is still with Sky.

Gonna need Hearn to bring his Darts and Snooker from Matchroom. I don't think UFC is a goer on DAZN. Sky and BT have renewed the football.

Not sure what else could attract subs. I'd say they should go for Championship and League 1/2 football from Sky if possible. I could subscribe if it improved but unlikely in 2021 at least.

garethhop wrote: ↑06 Jul 2021, 09:38

peter barlow wrote: ↑06 Jul 2021, 09:10 Dazn UK and Ireland won't work until they massively increase their offering. They have far more sport like football in other territories.

Prime allegedly couldn't do it on boxing alone.
Hearns UK stable is very weak surely? And Joshua is still with Sky.

Gonna need Hearn to bring his Darts and Snooker from Matchroom. I don't think UFC is a goer on DAZN. Sky and BT have renewed the football.

Not sure what else could attract subs. I'd say they should go for Championship and League 1/2 football from Sky if possible. I could subscribe if it improved but unlikely in 2021 at least.

EFL Football is with Sky until May 2024.

So much sport is tied up right now and the big one-off events - Lions Tours, Ryder Cup (this one and next) - are also being shown on Sky.

The buyout of BT Sports which gives them Champs League and some Premiership along with other things like Prem Rugby and some interesting possibilities around WWE, would surely be their quickest way to establishing the channel with a wider market than Eddie Hearn and Connor Benn fans.

Lightsoot wrote: ↑22 Jul 2021, 17:02 Yep you can

magnus wrote: ↑29 Jun 2021, 09:33 I have nothing but fond memories of the Darke/Dempsey/Big Glen/Jim Watt days - but it really was back in the day, nearly 30 years ago. Times move on, as do sports commentators.

With the exception of Bellew (and Hearn pretty much admits it's a job for his mate) I can't complain about this - Costello and Lee are excellent, and I think Barker and Lloyd have potential.

Maya Jama has a huge profile and I can absolutely see why DAZN have gone for her in the Anna/Charlie role. The fact I think she's stunning obviously has nothing to do with my view.

Moaning about presenters being for "casuals" is fruitless. The hardcore represent a fraction of the potential audience and will still be paying their £1.99 a month whether it's a girl off Love Island presenting or the ghost of Sam Langford.