Taylor v Froch not looking like its going to be on British TV!

[JazMerkin]

Setanta will most definitely pick this up, I think Hennessy overestimated how much Froch was worth & messed it up. If not Setanta it might end up on ITV4, which would say a lot. But realistically, Setanta will pick it up they always do, they're probably just waiting for Hennessy to drop his demands. I'm hoping that Setanta gets the Premiership rights away from Sky as that also gives em more money towards buying big boxing fights.

[Fenster]

ITV said a long time ago they can't afford to show fights in the early hours.

If Froch had been regular on Sky or Setanta i'm sure it wouldn't have been an issue

[Kirkland Laing]

Setanta will most definitely pick this up, I think Hennessy overestimated how much Froch was worth & messed it up. If not Setanta it might end up on ITV4, which would say a lot. But realistically, Setanta will pick it up they always do, they're probably just waiting for Hennessy to drop his demands. I'm hoping that Setanta gets the Premiership rights away from Sky as that also gives em more money towards buying big boxing fights.

Premiership rights are split into six packages. Setanta used to have two, Sky had the other four. But in the latest auction Setanta lost one, so they're now on really shaky financial ground and don't have a lot of money to spend.

[JazMerkin]

Setanta will most definitely pick this up, I think Hennessy overestimated how much Froch was worth & messed it up. If not Setanta it might end up on ITV4, which would say a lot. But realistically, Setanta will pick it up they always do, they're probably just waiting for Hennessy to drop his demands. I'm hoping that Setanta gets the Premiership rights away from Sky as that also gives em more money towards buying big boxing fights.

Premiership rights are split into six packages. Setanta used to have two, Sky had the other four. But in the latest auction Setanta lost one, so they're now on really shaky financial ground and don't have a lot of money to spend.

Yeah, I know how it works, but the Premier League are trying to push for all 6 to be with Sky (this won't happen as it violates EU law of competition rights). Hopefully Setanta will find a way to get the other package, and make a bit more money. They should also look to invest in something like Italian football to bring other viewers in, as the German & Portuguese leagues just ain't doin it

[Gandalf]

This should be on the telly! I'm not a Froch fan by any means but it is a pretty big fight. The home punters deserve the opportunity to see domestic fighters on the world scene. A shame if only Radio 5 is covering it.