What is the appeal of "Prizefighter" ?

[bzkfn]

It seems to have been a big hit in the UK, but hasn't really caught on in the U.S. I remember years ago a big heavyweight tournament called "Superfighter" was proposed, marketed, ultimately never came about.

How much bank do you lot put into the winners of the Prizefighter tournaments ?

I've only caught replays of a few and heavyweight Mike Perez was the most impressive.

I should also point out that for a fighter it is what you make of it. Martin Rogan won the first ever one and he was an unknown before this. Because of this he got the Audley fight, which he won. He then beat Matt Skelton for the Commonwealth belt and got a decent payday to headline in Belfast in his next 2 fights.

Martin Murray won the first ever Middleweight one. He was the favourite going in, but he took the risk. He's gone on to win domestic belts and now he's fighting the Best Middleweight in the world for the WBC title.

On the flip side, Ryan Brawley won the first lightweight one and hasn't propelled from that level at all.

Like I said it is what you make of it. When you're an unknown it gives you a primetime slot to showcase your skills. Some grasp it, others don't.

[Hulk]

Sounds as though Prizefighter is pretty popular and appreciated for what it is: an action focused mash up of unknowns, prospects, club fighters and has beens.

Personally, I do like watching it, but it seems like all we get is old 2011 re runs here in the U.S.

Who did you lot think deserved the nod between Skelton and Sprott ? Looked to me like Skelton came on strong in the 3rd and may have been screwed.

[bzkfn]

Sounds as though Prizefighter is pretty popular and appreciated for what it is: an action focused mash up of unknowns, prospects, club fighters and has beens.

Personally, I do like watching it, but it seems like all we get is old 2011 re runs here in the U.S.

Who did you lot think deserved the nod between Skelton and Sprott ? Looked to me like Skelton came on strong in the 3rd and may have been screwed.

Sprott won it for me. I thought Skelton didn't do much early doors.