I've contacted Channel 5.
Posted: 19 May 2004, 06:42
I was a little concerned about if Channel 5 were going to drop Boxing, and I asked them if they are interested in getting the major world title fights from America. Five seem to be the only channel prepared to show competitive fights with good presentation of late (I like the Espn shows). So I thought it was worth a go.
Here is my letter.
Dear Sir / Madam.
I wrote to you several years ago thanking you for your excellent live presentation of the Evander Holyfield vs Michael Moorer rematch in 1998. At the time I asked if you planned to screen more bouts and I am now fully enjoying your fights of the week and classic action on the late night Sport of Five shows. Keep up the excellent work.
I am wandering if there are any plans to broadcast more boxing in the future. As I am sure you a aware Sky and the BBC broadcast many of the
"Super" world title fights, although for everyone one they show there is one that slips through the net.
The BBC have indicated that they have been impressed with their ratings for the boxing presentations and as a fan I can tell you that Audience figures would be even higher for the bouts that they do not show. For example, there is a potentially great match up between one of the greatest fighters of all time (Roy Jones Jnr) and his great rival (Antonio Tarver) taking place tonight, that is not being shown on UK television.
I am fully aware that it is expensive to have the broadcast to live bouts, but I think it would be great to see such fighters like Roy Jones and Antonio Tarver on Uk television, even in if its on late and on a delayed
basis, which I am sure will be cheaper to obtain.
I would be interested to know if you have any interest in showing more top class boxing on Five in the near future.
Thankyou.
Stuart Jones.
Here is the reply.
Dear Stuart
Thank you for your recent e-mail regarding Boxing Classic.
We were delighted to read that you enjoying the fights and have noted your comments and appreciation in our Viewer Enquiries Report, which is circulated throughout Five.
Unfortunately, we do not have the rights to any “super” world title fights. However, we have passed your request to see this on Five to our Sports Department for their attention.
Thank you for your interest in Five.
Yours sincerely
VIEWER ADVISOR
Please note that the contact details for Five Customer Services are as follows:
Telephone: 0845 7 05 05 05
Text telephone for use by deaf people: 0845 7 41 37 87
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 020 7836 1286
Here is my letter.
Dear Sir / Madam.
I wrote to you several years ago thanking you for your excellent live presentation of the Evander Holyfield vs Michael Moorer rematch in 1998. At the time I asked if you planned to screen more bouts and I am now fully enjoying your fights of the week and classic action on the late night Sport of Five shows. Keep up the excellent work.
I am wandering if there are any plans to broadcast more boxing in the future. As I am sure you a aware Sky and the BBC broadcast many of the
"Super" world title fights, although for everyone one they show there is one that slips through the net.
The BBC have indicated that they have been impressed with their ratings for the boxing presentations and as a fan I can tell you that Audience figures would be even higher for the bouts that they do not show. For example, there is a potentially great match up between one of the greatest fighters of all time (Roy Jones Jnr) and his great rival (Antonio Tarver) taking place tonight, that is not being shown on UK television.
I am fully aware that it is expensive to have the broadcast to live bouts, but I think it would be great to see such fighters like Roy Jones and Antonio Tarver on Uk television, even in if its on late and on a delayed
basis, which I am sure will be cheaper to obtain.
I would be interested to know if you have any interest in showing more top class boxing on Five in the near future.
Thankyou.
Stuart Jones.
Here is the reply.
Dear Stuart
Thank you for your recent e-mail regarding Boxing Classic.
We were delighted to read that you enjoying the fights and have noted your comments and appreciation in our Viewer Enquiries Report, which is circulated throughout Five.
Unfortunately, we do not have the rights to any “super” world title fights. However, we have passed your request to see this on Five to our Sports Department for their attention.
Thank you for your interest in Five.
Yours sincerely
VIEWER ADVISOR
Please note that the contact details for Five Customer Services are as follows:
Telephone: 0845 7 05 05 05
Text telephone for use by deaf people: 0845 7 41 37 87
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 020 7836 1286
