Lovemore N'dou v Matthew Hatton on PPV...

[ipswich express]

What the fuck? $30 Fox, $50 Austar. You've got to be fuckin kidding right? Well played again Main Event :roll:

[ipswich express]

Maybe I'll fork out that and skip Cotto v Pacquiao the following day...

[LeonMcS]

Sounds a wise move. That Manny Whatshisname is never in a good fight.

[ipswich express]

The N'dou v Hatton fight should be on Fox Sports. It's an absolute disgrace IMO.

[ranser]

The N'dou v Hatton fight should be on Fox Sports. It's an absolute disgrace IMO.

it is quite laughable isnt it.

[perfect jet]

You know what's sad about this whole ppv thing Ippy?

Show me where this fight has been advertised or marketed. I bet their is a bunch of hard core fans unaware Ndou is even fighting. Is Ndou involved in any marketing of this fight besides having his picture used as a graphic on main event? I'm tipping NO. I'm yet to see an in depth article on the net about the fight.

If they want people to buy...sell the fucking thing! Don't just put an 15 sec add on the mainevent channel two weeks before the fight and ask subscribers to order it for $30.

The price? a friggin joke. But again, it shows how arrogant they are by expecting viewers to pony up with the cash whilst they do fuck all to promote it.

[IntentionalButt]

You guys have it rough. Leon was saying in another thread you guys have to pay for all our free HBO and Showtime broadcasts, too?

Shit, people in the U.S. would probably bitch about N'dou vs. Hatton on a PPV undercard. :yep

[Dr Gonzo]

fuck me this is insane! someone should create a rival PPV channel and make a fortune

[PorkChopExpress]

fuck me this is insane! someone should create a rival PPV channel and make a fortune

Can we all do it?

In all seriousness, we in this forum should work towards doing things that support or promote boxing in this country. I know some people here are 'insiders' you could say - i dunno, there's gotta be something!

[ipswich express]

You know what's sad about this whole ppv thing Ippy?

Show me where this fight has been advertised or marketed. I bet their is a bunch of hard core fans unaware Ndou is even fighting. Is Ndou involved in any marketing of this fight besides having his picture used as a graphic on main event? I'm tipping NO. I'm yet to see an in depth article on the net about the fight.

If they want people to buy...sell the fucking thing! Don't just put an 15 sec add on the mainevent channel two weeks before the fight and ask subscribers to order it for $30.

The price? a friggin joke. But again, it shows how arrogant they are by expecting viewers to pony up with the cash whilst they do fuck all to promote it.

Exactly mate. I went over to the Main Event website and that's how I found it. I was actually checking to see what time the Cotto v Pac event started. I was like "WTF???" when I saw it.

The funny thing is, Fox Sports used to show some great fights FOR FREE. I've said it a few times on here I know, but I remember that Benn v Collins II, Holyfield v Czyz-Lennox Lewis v Ray Mercer and Moorer v Schulz (IBF Heavyweight title with Mike McCallum and Zeljko Mavrovic on the u/card) FOR FREE. Even then it's not free, but you get my drift.

If they were asking something reasonable for this fight, like an extra $10 when you order Cotto v Pac or something, it would make a whole lot of sense. Arrogance like you said mate.

[sallywinder]

Maybe I'll fork out that and skip Cotto v Pacquiao the following day...

yep. if i was a coppa, id be viewing the murder also....

[Kegsy]

Absolute joke no doubt.
I dont mind Main Event having 1 or 2 Boxing PPV's a month when the matches are worthy but stuff like N'Dou vs Hatton should be on FOX Sports, as well as most of the HBO & Showtime cards which are non-PPV in USA.

[roscoe]

Total bullshit. Do they honestly expect anyone to fork out $50 on a B grade fight. Even the hardcore fans won't buy this one.

[daz52]

You guys have it rough. Leon was saying in another thread you guys have to pay for all our free HBO and Showtime broadcasts, too?

Shit, people in the U.S. would probably bitch about N'dou vs. Hatton on a PPV undercard. :yep


Yep... Any HBO or Showtime broadcast we are lucky enough to be shown, is a PPV event. Mind you most of them are $39.95

The mega events like Pacquiao Cotto are $49.95 here. The ones like Dawson V Johnson are shown for $39.95

And that isnt the HBO or Showtime broadcast either. Just the fight. None of the extras you guys are shown like punchstats, HBO or Showtime commentary team and sometimes we dont get post fight interviews.

[T.C.W]

it is a joke

[shanemfr]

You guys have it rough. Leon was saying in another thread you guys have to pay for all our free HBO and Showtime broadcasts, too?

Shit, people in the U.S. would probably bitch about N'dou vs. Hatton on a PPV undercard. :yep
Actually would be interesting to find out if HBO/Showtime are providing their feeds free to our cable companies in AUS and then Foxtel etc are scamming us into paying for it when they are outlaying nothing to show it.

[perfect jet]

Actually would be interesting to find out if HBO/Showtime are providing their feeds free to our cable companies in AUS and then Foxtel etc are scamming us into paying for it when they are outlaying nothing to show it.

No, that wouldn't be happening mate.

[Bentchassis]

These fuckheads seriously think we're straight down the line retarded...God help us if people buy this.

[julian]

Been a fan of Lovemore's for a while now and admire his " call anyone out " attitude.
Not frightened to back it up either.

I'll pay $30 for this fight and I'll cheer him on all the way.

How many blokes wouldn't pay for this bout but will fork over $50 to watch Anthony "the con MAN" Mundine strut his stuff against some unheard of Argie hopeful. I wonder!

One talks the talk

One walks the walk

You pick who's who!

[Hmmm]

No Interest in this fight. Call-anyone-out or not, Ndou has always been just a journeyman and always will be.

[ashley]

No Interest in this fight. Call-anyone-out or not, Ndou has always been just a journeyman and always will be.

Yeah I know whay you mean however I'm going to get this fight and backup next day with Pac/ Cotto.

[flamengo]

Pehaps the PPV failure from Tassie last week encouraged the arse wipes to force charge on this bout?? LMAO

[ipswich express]

Lovemore Ndou v Matthew Hatton on PPV...laughable. It wouldn't even be PPV in Manchester.

[flamengo]

Lovemore Ndou v Matthew Hatton on PPV...laughable. It wouldn't even by PPV in Manchester.


Why the $20 disparity between Fox and Austar?? Does one serve popcorn during the fights??

[LeonMcS]

Whos up for drafting an open letter to them? Theres no way they'll reply but at least we can get our point across in the inimitable style of the Aus ESB forum.

[flamengo]

Whos up for drafting an open letter to them? Theres no way they'll reply but at least we can get our point across in the inimitable style of the Aus ESB forum.


7 more cans left.. YEP I'll write it...

Lend me a crayon to get started.

[ipswich express]

Why the $20 disparity between Fox and Austar?? Does one serve popcorn during the fights??

They say that Austar the company decides that, which is probably a load of shit.

A decent letter is worth it for occasions like this IMO.

[LeonMcS]

I'll draft one tomorrow and will add any contributions/thoughts recieved. May do two versions, one the ugly truth and one fit for publication.

[ipswich express]

Sounds good to me mate. Personally I don't even think Chad Dawson v Glen Johnson should be a PPV, let alone this.

[flamengo]

To whom it may concern.. anyone in particular.. ANYONE??

As result of a subtle tyranical injustice to your PAYING customers, a heart felt pledge directed towards Managers (floorsweepers or car park attendants) with duty of service in the industry is forwarded at this point. Before sticking another Fat Cigar in the cheesey grinned Butt hole that you deem fit for verbal direction, please consider the underlying words.

It does appear a sum is expected for the viewing pleasure .. COUGH.. of the forthcoming comedy episode "Ricky's brother and Lovemore Money".. A poinient reminder, just to clarify issues, Ricky Hatton is NOT FIGHTING on the Comedy Show.. It's his little insignificant brother. Lovemore N'dou vs Matthew Hatton... Appearingly, you've placed the 'Hatt On' the wrong cranium!! A said fee- some suggesting more than 35 cents (outrageous to begin with), is the cause for the ill-feeling amongst Australian fight/comedy fans. $3 may be a more reasonable expectation, with the bonus of a Benny Hill chase scene mid-event... A Kenny Everitt leg cross... A Dave Allen stream of jokes.. Vivian belting Neil over the head with a fry pan.. or Mundine announcing future prospects.. Either way, the figure still stands above $3.

The question begs.. What is being payed for?? Comparative to what is being delivered?? Is there a balance?? NO, the semblance to value is Khodertastic. Will condoms be offered to all subscribing viewers?? Being screwed so hard is not a safe game anymore.. People end up with H.I.V... HEP.C... I.B.O.. along with numerous assorted reactions. Subscribing to the following days treatment is aptly termed Ashley Syndrome.. There's no known cure!! Day in and Day out.. rocking back and forth.. dribbling 'The the the Man"... "I need a hug".. Its not pretty!!! Grown men reduced to such deplorable conditions. Where's the humanity?

Please accept Ashleys condition, heed the early warning signs... "Hat hat hattton".. "I need a hug"...

Does that sound fair?? NO. Release the comedy spectical, allow the heckles, save a grown man from dispair and charge $80 for Taylor vs Sherrington instead. The comedy has already began, Austins refereeing... Enough from me, Im off to slap the little bald guy on the head!

[ipswich express]

Gold... pure gold I tell ye :)

[flamengo]

Gold... pure gold I tell ye :)

Yep.... That'll shake things up.... lol

[D-MAC]

Your Brit Forum brethren sympathise with you:

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[baha74]

Great work flamengo!

[baha74]

Wouldn't it be great if a large number of people made a pact not to buy any PPV (for eg a year) and only watched the fights at The Local - after all, money talks (or lack of revenue that is). Maybe then, Main Event will consider the intended message of letters like flamengo's?

[ashley]

To whom it may concern.. anyone in particular.. ANYONE??

As result of a subtle tyranical injustice to your PAYING customers, a heart felt pledge directed towards Managers (floorsweepers or car park attendants) with duty of service in the industry is forwarded at this point. Before sticking another Fat Cigar in the cheesey grinned Butt hole that you deem fit for verbal direction, please consider the underlying words.

It does appear a sum is expected for the viewing pleasure .. COUGH.. of the forthcoming comedy episode "Ricky's brother and Lovemore Money".. A poinient reminder, just to clarify issues, Ricky Hatton is NOT FIGHTING on the Comedy Show.. It's his little insignificant brother. Lovemore N'dou vs Matthew Hatton... Appearingly, you've placed the 'Hatt On' the wrong cranium!! A said fee- some suggesting more than 35 cents (outrageous to begin with), is the cause for the ill-feeling amongst Australian fight/comedy fans. $3 may be a more reasonable expectation, with the bonus of a Benny Hill chase scene mid-event... A Kenny Everitt leg cross... A Dave Allen stream of jokes.. Vivian belting Neil over the head with a fry pan.. or Mundine announcing future prospects.. Either way, the figure still stands above $3.

The question begs.. What is being payed for?? Comparative to what is being delivered?? Is there a balance?? NO, the semblance to value is Khodertastic. Will condoms be offered to all subscribing viewers?? Being screwed so hard is not a safe game anymore.. People end up with H.I.V... HEP.C... I.B.O.. along with numerous assorted reactions. Subscribing to the following days treatment is aptly termed Ashley Syndrome.. There's no known cure!! Day in and Day out.. rocking back and forth.. dribbling 'The the the Man"... "I need a hug".. Its not pretty!!! Grown men reduced to such deplorable conditions. Where's the humanity?

Please accept Ashleys condition, heed the early warning signs... "Hat hat hattton".. "I need a hug"...

Does that sound fair?? NO. Release the comedy spectical, allow the heckles, save a grown man from dispair and charge $80 for Taylor vs Sherrington instead. The comedy has already began, Austins refereeing... Enough from me, Im off to slap the little bald guy on the head!


Very nice work mate :good

Right up to the part where you mentioned me :fire

Although I don't have the writing prowess as you possess I was able to make an emergency call to Victorian Mental Health Organisation this morning.

While my story was not as entertaining as yours it would have a good impact and was very disturbing and sad.

Now if FOX buy your story I will get a free 1 year subscription for being a PPV nut hugger......If the hospital buys my story....you should get a knock on the door mid morning and be spending the next few days in a padded cell.....have a good weekend :D

[ipswich express]

Not even the Brit boys can believe it. Check their thread out... Main Event at their worst.

[ashley]

Very nice work mate :good

Right up to the part where you mentioned me :fire

Although I don't have the writing prowess as you possess I was able to make an emergency call to Victorian Mental Health Organisation this morning.

While my story was not as entertaining as yours it would have a good impact and was very disturbing and sad.

Now if FOX buy your story I will get a free 1 year subscription for being a PPV nut hugger......If the hospital buys my story....you should get a knock on the door mid morning and be spending the next few days in a padded cell.....have a good weekend :D

Looks like its the padded cell for Flamengo this weekend :lol:

Anybody live in Melbourne care to bail him out?

Just say he doesnt bite the heads off chickens and they should let him go :lol:

[boxon123]

Havn,t you noticed what has happened to Australia? business ,clubs what ever you want to name extracts ever last cent from families. PCYC which were mainly built by donation are now run like fitness first,yet still want people to my chartable donations. Football clubs charge huge rego fees to cover insurance. What was once the lucky country has become a nightmare just to get by.Add ons have become businesses biggest earner.PPV and pay tv are the biggest rort in Australian history.Re-runs of re-runs ARRRRR