OK people, this shit isnt funny anymore...

[Dunky McCafferty]

Now its less than 2 weeks until the Limond-Khan fight, & there is STILL no word if it will be shown live on ITV:-(

******s ITV contract has run out now, & the silence is deafening. No word of the fight being shown on ITV after my last check a few minutes ago, very worrying if I may say so myself.

WTF is happening here, is Amir Khans biggest fight of his career & first REAL test not even going to be screened by ITV or any other TV station for that matter?

Someone here must know what the fuck is going on, cos this fight is getting too close for comfort, & still no verification that any of us who havent bought a ticket will see the fight:|

Its time to put the posters here to the test, & see who REALLY has some inside info:yep

[China_hand_Joe]

Don't worry so much Dunky. If Frank ****** ever lets down boxing fans, I'll leave this forum.

[Sai]

i thought Setanta had bought it?

[Dunky McCafferty]

Don't worry so much Dunky. If Frank ****** ever lets down boxing fans, I'll leave this forum.

Its too late China, my big fat scottish arse is well & truly flapping. I have moaned for years that Willie Limond has never had his chance to shine after he was thrown in at the deep end against Arthur, & just when I thought Limond was going to get his big break...

How dare you think you can console me with your 'everything is going to be alright dunky cos I said so' soothing style comments China, & you call yourself a friend?

I demand definitive answers to my question. Now is not the time for giving me a virtual cuddle & kiss on the forehead & singing me to sleep with a lullaby. Im looking for the ESB posters to step up to the plate here. There is always some cunt saying they work with ****** or some other shit, its time for the real posters in the know to give us some definitive answers.

Unless of course there are no posters here who have high profile contacts...

Sorry for being so serious in the latter stages of my post China, but you know me when it comes to scottish boxing, I do not suffer fools gladly & demand proper answers to proper questions...

[Dunky McCafferty]

i thought Setanta had bought it?
Well, with all due respect thoughts dont do me much good at this moment in time Sai.

Its time for hard facts. & if you aint got none, keep your thoughts to yourself:deal

[David UK]

I really don't think it's a good idea for you to watch the thrashing which will unfold Dunky. It'll be just too painful for you!!

[Sai]

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suggests the TV coverage is still not settled on. Id be fucknig amazed if someone does not carry it in the UK though.

[NOrth]

ITV have a 2 hour slot reserved that night, so I expect it to be on ITV. Im sure its just the crossing of T's and dotting of I's thats left.

[China_hand_Joe]

i thought Setanta had bought it?Word on the net is he has been in talks with both Setanta and Sky, whatever that is worth.

[NOrth]

Setanta have purchased Fight Academys next 5 shows, if they were to purchase Sports Networks shows too then surely they'd be THE major player in uk boxing.

I personally atill think he'll go back to ITV, but I think ITV will demand better quality. Its a bit tight on Frank because some great match ups have fallen through last minute for him on ITV.

[China_hand_Joe]

I personally atill think he'll go back to ITV, but I think ITV will demand better quality. Its a bit tight on Frank because some great match ups have fallen through last minute for him on ITV.I think he will stay with ITV for now, but in my opinion boxing as a sport just isn't cut out for a long period on terrestrial TV in todays environment.

[NOrth]

If ITv get a non exclusive deal, and the right person at the helm, I think it could potentially rejuvinate boxing.

They need to have the ability to pick up shows from abroad, specifically the US. They then need someone at the helm who knows the sport well enough to spot decent match ups that arent perhaps as high profile as the De La hoyas, Mayweathers etc.. that will cost a fortune. ITV then need to advertise the fight on their other sports shows, web site and a couple of well placed ads. They also need to repeat the show 2 or 3 times during the following week - something they currently dont do and it annoys the hell out of me.

[brown bomber]

If Sentanta get the rights to Brian Peters shows too then I will cancel my Sky Subscription.

[China_hand_Joe]

Dunky will be excited when he sees this thread has (at least) 13 posts now, which will lead to him anticipating some kind of genuine updates from those in the know!

[NOrth]

But probably wont be able to say.

[NOrth]

Someone phone SN!!

[Dunky McCafferty]

Dunky will be excited when he sees this thread has (at least) 13 posts now, which will lead to him anticipating some kind of genuine updates from those in the know!

:lol:

To be honest though China, I have no hope whatsoever that anyone knows WTF is going on. It was a classic shot in the dark from my good self, with the forlorn hope of striking it lucky.

However, there seems to be real optimism that the empty space in ITV's schedule means I get to see one of my scottis boxing heroes fight 'the next big thing'

& so I will thank the posters who made their contribution so far, cos they have given this scotsman hope.

[rooq]

i couldn't bare to see you suffer any longer so found this...

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scroll down to 21:10

also, if you select itv 4 it looks like the cook fight will be on at 8pm. which is strange cos i thought he was the main event considering his is a world title fight.

maybe they haven't completely sorted out the scheduling yet but i really think they should have both the khan fight and the cook fight on the itv 1 show.

but fuck it at least its getting shown!

[Dunky McCafferty]

i couldn't bare to see you suffer any longer so found this...

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scroll down to 21:10

also, if you select itv 4 it looks like the cook fight will be on at 8pm. which is strange cos i thought he was the main event considering his is a world title fight.

maybe they haven't completely sorted out the scheduling yet but i really think they should have both the khan fight and the cook fight on the itv 1 show.

but fuck it at least its getting shown!

:happy :happy :happy

Rooq, its not often I say this about an englander, but you da man:good

Thanks very much for the info, its much appreciated & I will remember this, cos you made a normally whingeing scotsman a happy scotsman tonight!

Get in there. Im still picking Khan to win, but it would have been criminal if both Khan & Limonds biggest fight to date wasnt televised.

Now at least by the looks of things I can rest easy & just enjoy the build up:smoke

[valdez]

thank god someones found it.. nice 1 rooq..

[Dunky McCafferty]

I really don't think it's a good idea for you to watch the thrashing which will unfold Dunky. It'll be just too painful for you!!

heh heh, I must admit I missed this post, must be your change of avatar Davey boy that threw me off!

Look. Even I know its gonna be mighty tough for Willie. BUT Limond aint no mug, so its worth tuning into from a proud scottish perspective:yep

GAUN YERSEL WULLIE!!!

[achillesthegreat]

I think ITV are demanding better quality and credit to Frank I think his next two bills deliver it. However why did he leave it? EVERYTIME should be a quality bill.

Matthews v Simpson on ITV1 for the WBU! I'm not sure I'll ever get over this.

[pinpointzero]

Come on Willie. Khan needs a grounding. Getting too big for his boots. Looking beyond an opponent is absolutely inexcusable, unforgivable and down right rude. Could also be costly for our Amir.

[rooq]

btw, this site also now has listings for the following saturday and the big fight live is on 10:15 to 11:00 and then 11:15 to 11:40 but there is no extra info. i guess this should be the AAA fight and the Mbaye fight, but the second slot doesn't look long enough to show a full 12 round fight (?)...unless they are just going to show the AAA fight live and highlights of Mbaye.