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Johnboy2007
09-06-2009, 06:30 AM
Loving the fact they have a fair bit of boxing on old fights ect. But is anyone else having trouble catching it. Im with virgin media and their digital tv guide is wrong. And also my printed tv guide is wrong. I waited in till 3 yesterday so i could catch cinderella man story but to no avail as it was extreme sports???
rezzer
09-06-2009, 06:47 AM
Apparently ESPN are in talks to televise Amir Khan's next fight in december (news of the World). Do you think this is likely or is just spin to get a new contract from Sky?
Johnboy2007
09-06-2009, 06:53 AM
No idea but if they get it theyll probably tell us the wrong time :lol:
Rangersfan1982
09-06-2009, 06:55 AM
Apparently ESPN are in talks to televise Amir Khan's next fight in december (news of the World). Do you think this is likely or is just spin to get a new contract from Sky?


I'm sure he signed either a 6 or 8 fight contract with Sky box office.
SouthpawSlayer
09-06-2009, 07:26 AM
amir khan?????????????????
punchdrunkgench
09-06-2009, 08:03 AM
espn is really frustating often the tv guide bears no relation to wats on its a pain in the ass i did enjoy the buster douglas indepth look at the tyson fight
they must have tons of these types in the locker so i hope we get to see more of them
leighton
09-06-2009, 08:23 AM
In the people it says Khan is on a fight by fight contract and if they get the fight it will be on normal ESPN no extra fee. They are in rumours to be looking at a deal with Hennessy Sports as well. Also they are in for David Haye against Valuev by that report so I will take it with a pinch of salt.
I hope they come good and show some boxing to rival Sky Sports but fuck that going after Khan leave him with Sky and get the other contracts with Hennessy and Hayemaker and I would be more than happy with that with the odd US card put in on top of that. It sounds promising.
'Ben'
09-06-2009, 08:25 AM
I'm sure he signed either a 6 or 8 fight contract with Sky box office.


Due to the bad press, fan outrage and less than expested PPV buys it wouldn't surprise me if the contract was terminated. I'd love to see Khan on ESPN as I don't pay for it.
Mazallan
09-06-2009, 08:27 AM
A shame they can not show fights at the time they take place instead of the days delayed action we have been getting but it is early days.
'Ben'
09-06-2009, 08:48 AM
It is a shame and in my opinion there is no excuse for not showing Woods vs Cloud live in my opinion. it's not secondsout's fault either, you're telling me ESPN can't afford to beat an internet site to show something from their own channel?
bronze_bandit
09-06-2009, 08:53 AM
Yeah had the same issues with ESPN guide being totally different, but they still managed to stick to the Tyson - Douglas prog yesterday.
Only read one bit of news bout Khan going to ESPN and that was in todays NOTW...
Will take all these rumours with a pinch of salt, as there has been no confirmation of any type of deals etc...
tamsim
09-06-2009, 04:21 PM
I think in the next few months Espn will come up with some live boxing e.g Haymaker or Hennesey and some tape delayed american boxing. I also think they will get the Bunce hour back.
nickythekid
09-06-2009, 04:29 PM
i'm still waiting to sign up, soon as i see some decent boxing coverage i'm there. it makes me realise how good setanta were
tamsim
09-06-2009, 04:43 PM
I have signed up quite pleased so far with the football and ufc. I am sure they will pick up some live boxing soon.
Flea Man
09-06-2009, 05:44 PM
ESPN are apparently getting Khan and Haye-Valuev. Haye-Valuev is confirmed for Sky so I understand that it's ESPN IN THE STATES that want to show those fights, rather than HBO or Showtime
bronze_bandit
09-06-2009, 05:49 PM
Well if they are to show live boxing from the states they need to sort out viewing in the early hours....by all accounts during the last live event (UFC) the broadcast stopped and everyone missed out on the live main event!!?....
Flea Man
09-06-2009, 05:56 PM
Well if they are to show live boxing from the states they need to sort out viewing in the early hours....by all accounts during the last live event (UFC) the broadcast stopped and everyone missed out on the live main event!!?....

If you were on Freevie with Setanta this was usually the case. Stayed up to watch Jones-Trinidad and it wasn't on, they extended the signal sometimes but you could never be sure.

To their credit I got five months free subscription when I complained, but I would rather had paid and actually got to see the Boxing.
DAVEMAKER
09-06-2009, 07:32 PM
I think in the next few months Espn will come up with some live boxing e.g Haymaker or Hennesey and some tape delayed american boxing. I also think they will get the Bunce hour back.
no they wont, why would they copy setanta? they went bust.... idiot
slip&counter
09-06-2009, 07:39 PM
no they wont, why would they copy setanta? they went bust.... idiot

:patsch

they didn't got bust because of boxing you muppet

plus espn is a different kettle of fish, its a huge organisation with massive resources
Losfer_Words
09-06-2009, 07:49 PM
Davemaker, you do realise how big a company ESPN is as well? Their UK endeavour won't end up in them going bust, that I can assure you. If worst comes to worst (which I don't expect) they'll just go back to America with their tail between their legs. I see them staying here for good. Also, they have hardly any Prem games to show next season so have to make deals elsewhere for other fan interests.
irishhitman
09-06-2009, 07:53 PM
no they wont, why would they copy setanta? they went bust.... idiot

your the only idiot here mate....if you think setanta went under because of boxing...your clueless
maka
09-06-2009, 08:02 PM
cooper vs clay on espn right now
felix
09-06-2009, 10:53 PM
Davemaker, you do realise how big a company ESPN is as well? Their UK endeavour won't end up in them going bust, that I can assure you. If worst comes to worst (which I don't expect) they'll just go back to America with their tail between their legs. I see them staying here for good. Also, they have hardly any Prem games to show next season so have to make deals elsewhere for other fan interests.

I think they made a deal with sky, so sky give them some of their games for the next few seasons and thats why espn is cheaper if you get sky sports.

If not than not many people will subscribe next season as most subs come from footy fans.
slip&counter
09-07-2009, 01:30 AM
cooper vs clay on espn right now

don't you mean channel 5, the espn fnf card from last week was on as well (woods/cloud-bailey/urango)
Farmboxer
09-07-2009, 02:55 AM
ESPN 2 has too many sparring sessions they call fights. Wino vs. undefeated fighter.
alba
09-08-2009, 05:49 AM
see the thing that people go on about ESPN boxign and there FNF being shown over here,they arte just short sighted .There is one more scheduled FNF this year (in a few weeks ) and that is that until January .Im sorry but why should we spend £9 on that ,when there is nothing else they have commited to boxing wise.
doug.ie
09-10-2009, 06:24 PM
no they wont, why would they copy setanta? they went bust.... idiot

you !!...again !!

:-(
king s
09-10-2009, 09:40 PM
They phoned me 2day asking as i used 2 get setanta do want espn at £9.99 a month and i said no because i only used 2 get setanta 4 boxing and the steve bunce show so untill they get boxing i will not be getting it.Every 1 who hasnt got it and gets the call should say there not getting it untill theres boxing on.