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Sklar wrote:Whilst I understand the frustration of people paying a year round subscription, January is a particularly difficult month to make a boxing show cover costs let alone make profit. I wouldn't put one on, Sky money or not.

mickey1975 wrote:

Sklar wrote:Whilst I understand the frustration of people paying a year round subscription, January is a particularly difficult month to make a boxing show cover costs let alone make profit. I wouldn't put one on, Sky money or not.

David Haye somehow managed it.

Metal Fingers wrote:I cancelled Sky then got it again at a reduced rate as Kodi is great but not always 100% reliable when it comes to fights. The best bet is to cancel for at least six-months then accept a reduced rate for a year before cancelling again.

I am still pretty annoyed with Sky for cutting to ads at crucial times in back-to-back shows. Their excuse was pretty pathetic, too.

mark a h wrote:Ive cancelled my sky this week. I only had the sports for boxing and the regular channels i wont miss. If theres a good night of boxing on ill watch it through the nowtv app its £6 for the 24hrs you can get the ppv on there as well.

Boxerbeetle wrote:B0xnati0n has also been showing the WSB which I really enjoy, although I started a thread on it last year which got virtually no replies so I didn't bother this year.

milpool wrote:

Boxerbeetle wrote:B0xnati0n has also been showing the WSB which I really enjoy, although I started a thread on it last year which got virtually no replies so I didn't bother this year.

I'm surprised at the lack of interest in the WSB on here. I went to the York Hall last Thursday and there was some top quality action and I can't wait to go back next week to see the Lionhearts take on the USA.

Stuarty30 wrote:

Metal Fingers wrote:I cancelled Sky then got it again at a reduced rate as Kodi is great but not always 100% reliable when it comes to fights. The best bet is to cancel for at least six-months then accept a reduced rate for a year before cancelling again.

I am still pretty annoyed with Sky for cutting to ads at crucial times in back-to-back shows. Their excuse was pretty pathetic, too.

I have that Kodi for films n TV shows etc.. But haven't got the sports bit. Not sure how to put it on. Pish with computers!

chad wrote:Matchroom have revamped their website with all the boxers currently on their books. Following the retirement of Kevin Mitchell I was having a look at the other fighters and their ages and who is up and coming. I was surprised at how old some of the fighters are getting and what there future prospects might be. Must admit can't see boxing on SKY Sports getting any better soon.

Here's how I see the current stable.

Fighters close to retiring or leaving Matchroom in the next 18 months:

Martin Murray - Turns 34 this year
Matthew Macklin - Turns 34 this year
Paul Smith - Turns 34 this year
Ricky Burns - Turns 33 this year
Tony Bellew - Turns 34 this year

Fighters stuck in a rut / battle worn / limited options:

Bradley Saunders
Tommy Coyle

Fighters who have time left but found their level:

Scotty Cardle
Rocky Fielding
Brian Rose
Frankie Gavin
John Ryder

The here and now stars who's futures lie in America or SKY Box Office PPV's (Unlikely to appear on SKY Sports)

Anthony Joshua
James DeGale
Jamie McDonnell
Kell Brook
Lee Selby
Scott Quiqq (If he beats Frampton)

The B Level "stars" who could float between SKY Sports and SKY Box Office PPV undercards:

Anthony Crolla
Chris Eubank Jr.
Steven Smith
Nathan Cleverly
Scott Quigg (If he loses to Frampton)

Fighters on the brink of the European and world stage:

Callum Smith
Gavin McDonnell
Josh Warrington

The up and comers

Kal Yafai
Luke Campbell
Galam Yafai

The rest

Charlie Edwards
Issac Chamberlain
Jake Ball
John Wayne Hibbert
Lucien Reid
Marcus Morrison
Martin Joseph Ward
O'Hara Davies
Reece Bellotti
Ricky Boylan
Ryan Burnett
Tommy Martin

In a nutshell, and the point I'm eventually getting too, is SKY Sports Saturday Fight Night in a years time is likely to only feature the following fighters either in the main event or making up the undercard:

Anthony Crolla
Chris Eubank Jr. (Possible he could leave Matchroom or find himself a home on SKY Box Office undercards by then)
Steven Smith
Nathan Cleverly
Callum Smith
Gavin McDonnell
Josh Warrington
Scotty Cardle
Rocky Fielding
Brian Rose
Frankie Gavin
John Ryder
Kal Yafai
Luke Campbell
Galam Yafai
Charlie Edwards
Issac Chamberlain
Jake Ball
John Wayne Hibbert
Lucien Reid
Marcus Morrison
Martin Joseph Ward
O'Hara Davies
Reece Bellotti
Ricky Boylan
Ryan Burnett
Tommy Martin

Tomasino wrote:

chad wrote:Matchroom have revamped their website with all the boxers currently on their books. Following the retirement of Kevin Mitchell I was having a look at the other fighters and their ages and who is up and coming. I was surprised at how old some of the fighters are getting and what there future prospects might be. Must admit can't see boxing on SKY Sports getting any better soon.

Here's how I see the current stable.

Fighters close to retiring or leaving Matchroom in the next 18 months:

Martin Murray - Turns 34 this year
Matthew Macklin - Turns 34 this year
Paul Smith - Turns 34 this year
Ricky Burns - Turns 33 this year
Tony Bellew - Turns 34 this year

Fighters stuck in a rut / battle worn / limited options:

Bradley Saunders
Tommy Coyle

Fighters who have time left but found their level:

Scotty Cardle
Rocky Fielding
Brian Rose
Frankie Gavin
John Ryder

The here and now stars who's futures lie in America or SKY Box Office PPV's (Unlikely to appear on SKY Sports)

Anthony Joshua
James DeGale
Jamie McDonnell
Kell Brook
Lee Selby
Scott Quiqq (If he beats Frampton)

The B Level "stars" who could float between SKY Sports and SKY Box Office PPV undercards:

Anthony Crolla
Chris Eubank Jr.
Steven Smith
Nathan Cleverly
Scott Quigg (If he loses to Frampton)

Fighters on the brink of the European and world stage:

Callum Smith
Gavin McDonnell
Josh Warrington

The up and comers

Kal Yafai
Luke Campbell
Galam Yafai

The rest

Charlie Edwards
Issac Chamberlain
Jake Ball
John Wayne Hibbert
Lucien Reid
Marcus Morrison
Martin Joseph Ward
O'Hara Davies
Reece Bellotti
Ricky Boylan
Ryan Burnett
Tommy Martin

In a nutshell, and the point I'm eventually getting too, is SKY Sports Saturday Fight Night in a years time is likely to only feature the following fighters either in the main event or making up the undercard:

Anthony Crolla
Chris Eubank Jr. (Possible he could leave Matchroom or find himself a home on SKY Box Office undercards by then)
Steven Smith
Nathan Cleverly
Callum Smith
Gavin McDonnell
Josh Warrington
Scotty Cardle
Rocky Fielding
Brian Rose
Frankie Gavin
John Ryder
Kal Yafai
Luke Campbell
Galam Yafai
Charlie Edwards
Issac Chamberlain
Jake Ball
John Wayne Hibbert
Lucien Reid
Marcus Morrison
Martin Joseph Ward
O'Hara Davies
Reece Bellotti
Ricky Boylan
Ryan Burnett
Tommy Martin

It's no wonder UFC is so popular.

mark a h wrote:Ive cancelled my sky this week. I only had the sports for boxing and the regular channels i wont miss. If theres a good night of boxing on ill watch it through the nowtv app its £6 for the 24hrs you can get the ppv on there as well.

reggaereggae wrote:I get the feeling SKY are soon only going to feature boxing on PPV shows. I mean they've trimmed back boxing so much - stopped ringside, very few shows on regular Sky sports. Very tired team. Ps does anyone know if the 'team' get a salary or a pay packet per show?

reggaereggae wrote:I get the feeling SKY are soon only going to feature boxing on PPV shows. I mean they've trimmed back boxing so much - stopped ringside, very few shows on regular Sky sports. Very tired team. Ps does anyone know if the 'team' get a salary or a pay packet per show?