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Quote Originally Posted by Bilbo View Post
I dunno, it's still Oscar. You say its not a big fight but I expect it will probably get the biggest viewing figures for any non PPV HBO fight ever so of course they should do a countdown show
Wow. This would be a sad commentary on what actually drives fans to watch free boxing on TV. There's been a HELL of a lot better matchups on non PPV HBO than this worthless fight.
It's not such a bad thing, Oscar is boxing's biggest star and casual and even non boxing fans will tune in to watch him fight.

Personally I don't see how that is bad for boxing in any way, shape or form.

I don't see why people would grumble about HBO making a Countdown show for this to be honest. I'm going to download and watch the show today. I like Forbes and even though I don't think he has a cat in hells chance of winning I'm still pleased he's getting this massive opportunity.