BoxNation on Virgin Media? - Page 50

09-06-2012, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Chad

Just a little warning to anyone planning on purchasing tonight's PPV.

I've now heard from 2 sources that the main event isn't going to start before 11:00pm Las Vegas time tonight. We here in the UK are currently 8 hours ahead of Vegas. That means the fight isn't going to start until between 7am and 8am here in the UK! Apparently Pacman is taking in a game of baseball before he fights tonight. This of course might all be a rumour however be prepared for a very long night.

Feel guilty purchasing this pay-per-view as I am one that overall dislikes PPV in live sport! Wonder why BoxNation lost this live event Chad?

Chad · 09-06-2012, 18:31

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Originally Posted by mhatter67

Feel guilty purchasing this pay-per-view as I am one that overall dislikes PPV in live sport! Wonder why BoxNation lost this live event Chad?

Boxnation might not have been able to afford it so soon after landing Mayweather Vs. Cotto.

I was reading some interesting posts in a forum earlier this week from Primetime live themselves. Other posters were attacking them for keeping the PPV market alive and calling £14.99 a disgrace when Boxnation is only £10.00 per month. Primetime replied stating it's not them who set the price, it was Pacman's promoter Bob Arum. It was then suggested Bob Arum would only sell the fight to a UK broadcaster if the fight was shown on a PPV basis. If true SKY and Boxnation didn't have a chance.

It should be interesting to see the viewing figures for the fight here in the UK. There seems to be a lot of heat from UK boxing fans suggesting they will boycott the event in an attempt to kill off PPV and Primetime. Must admit it's hard for Primetime to justify £14.99 for a one off event that you can't even record to your TiVo or V+ box plus it's copy protected so you can't even record the show externally if you have a DVD recorder.

thatllbeme · 10-06-2012, 19:40

boxrec have scott harrison fighting on the undercard in the appleby v simpson card on 29th june! has he signed with warren?

Chad · 10-06-2012, 20:10

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Originally Posted by thatllbeme

boxrec have scott harrison fighting on the undercard in the appleby v simpson card on 29th june! has he signed with warren?

That fight with Harrison should go ahead 100%. As far as I know he is working with Scottish promoter Tommy Gilmour.

thatllbeme · 10-06-2012, 20:21

its at lightweight.im thinking they will be hoping he comes through a few fights and looks good so them can then put him in with burns next summer time

Chad · 10-06-2012, 21:00

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Originally Posted by thatllbeme

its at lightweight.im thinking they will be hoping he comes through a few fights and looks good so them can then put him in with burns next summer time

Sorry I made a misatke. Harrison has signed with Alex Morrison, not Tommy Gilmour.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/b...6908-23809446/

Alex Morrison is also the manager of Ricky Burns so it's not unrealistic to suggest both could be sharing a ring soon. It would be a massive fight for Glasgow.

I can't remember if I've posted this already but this documentary on Scott Harrison from 2009 is a great watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bspwkaRVV4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xcYoPnihXM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkoTRUrlz7w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzehOS2yQno

thatllbeme · 11-06-2012, 20:10

marquez v morales 15th september?

http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=32372&more=1

Chad · 11-06-2012, 22:43

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Originally Posted by thatllbeme

marquez v morales 15th september?

http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=32372&more=1

Mexicans would go crazy for this fight but it's not one that's really got me excitied. I would like to see Morales retire.

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It's looking good for Andy Lee Vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. being on BoxNation this Saturday. See the below SKY TV listings for Sunday morning at 2am:

Premier Sports are showing Tomasz Adamek vs. Eddie Chambers live from 2am so we know they haven't picked up Lee Vs. Chavez Jr. Plus with both Lee and Bob Arum appearing on the Bunce Hour it's almost a cert!

thatllbeme · 11-06-2012, 23:05

strange it wasnt announced today though but maybe they will announce it with the announcement about the july 14th full fight card!

RichardCoulter · 11-06-2012, 23:11

According to Boxnation, Buncey (Steve Bunce) was FTA on BoxNation tonight at 7.30pm on Sky and Virgin Media.

- Was this a one off, or is it a regular thing?

- Do they really mean FTA, or is this FTV?

I ask because not many channels are FTA on Virgin Media and I believe that, unlike Sky, for some reason, it is problematic for VM to keep turning encryption on and off.

Chad · 11-06-2012, 23:40

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

According to Boxnation, Buncey (Steve Bunce) was FTA on BoxNation tonight at 7.30pm on Sky and Virgin Media.

- Was this a one off, or is it a regular thing?

- Do they really mean FTA, or is this FTV?

I ask because not many channels are FTA on Virgin Media and I believe that, unlike Sky, for some reason, it is problematic for VM to keep turning encryption on and off.

Yeah they've been posting the following on Facebook now for about 5 weeks:

"Don't forget to check out Steve Bunce on BoxNation tonight at 7.30pm. Sky channel 456, Virgin channel 546 and free to air, so even if you don't have BoxNation you can tune in."

So to answer your questions I believe you can watch the Steve Bunce show every Monday on a free to view basis. It's only the live show you can watch and not the repeat later on at night. I've yet to see a Virgin customer, who doesn't subscribe to BoxNation, post on Facebook or Twitter to suggest they couldn't access the show.

thatllbeme · 12-06-2012, 06:38

price v perez?

http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/06/...d/#more-118864

thatllbeme · 12-06-2012, 17:21

its not looking good as boxnation have confirmed that wont be showing chavez v lee this weekend!

Chad · 12-06-2012, 17:46

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Originally Posted by thatllbeme

its not looking good as boxnation have confirmed that wont be showing chavez v lee this weekend!

Poor show. The quality of the fights shown has dipped in the past few weeks. Not much to look forward too in the next 6 weeks other than Haye Vs. Chisora. The boxing season ends in July and doesn't start until September. Will be interesting to see what Boxnation do to keep subscribers.

thatllbeme · 14-06-2012, 16:27

they have now confirmed they have the chavez v lee fight aswell as adrien broners next fight in july