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    Default Re: HBO passes on Adamek-Glenn Johnson

    Quote Originally Posted by Bilbo View Post
    Definitely not nearly glamourous enough to be a HBO fight.

    Showtime would do much better with this anyway and I'd rather see them broadcast it, it would frankly seem wrong if this was on HBO, neither fighter fits the HBO criteria, which should be reserved for the cream of the crop and top prospects.

    Adamek is hardly a HBO worthy fighter at this point, certainly not as the attraction.
    With tounge planted firmly in cheek .?I think this fight is exactly what HBO could use,a shot in the arm and a great crossroads fight with two very TV friendly and exciting fighters.A chance for the masses to 'discover' new blood.HBO as of late has gone the way of a Diva monopoly mind set that is knee deep in "showcase" fights for returning network contract carriers or GBP's and other fast rising prospects.They must have a running conveyer belt onto which they endlessly pile 'the next best thing'.Its by no means a constant but I'd take this fight over their recent offering of two slovenly obese heavyweights in Arreola and McCline....or that PPV showcase farce Pavlik/Rubio & Cotto/Jennings.Surely,Adamek can produce action worthy of at the very least a co-feature slot?Thats how guys evolve and come into their own...if ever given the opportunity to shine on the platform next too HBOs super-dooper-mega stars.HBO is all about the new fad,whats popping as they see it.They are a buisness,understood,but as long as they are treated like the only show in town we'll get more of the same.But its the ones at times left off the air,over looked that are worthy of the spotlight.

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    Default Re: HBO passes on Adamek-Glenn Johnson

    Quote Originally Posted by Spicoli View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Bilbo View Post
    Definitely not nearly glamourous enough to be a HBO fight.

    Showtime would do much better with this anyway and I'd rather see them broadcast it, it would frankly seem wrong if this was on HBO, neither fighter fits the HBO criteria, which should be reserved for the cream of the crop and top prospects.

    Adamek is hardly a HBO worthy fighter at this point, certainly not as the attraction.
    With tounge planted firmly in cheek .?I think this fight is exactly what HBO could use,a shot in the arm and a great crossroads fight with two very TV friendly and exciting fighters.A chance for the masses to 'discover' new blood.HBO as of late has gone the way of a Diva monopoly mind set that is knee deep in "showcase" fights for returning network contract carriers or GBP's and other fast rising prospects.They must have a running conveyer belt onto which they endlessly pile 'the next best thing'.Its by no means a constant but I'd take this fight over their recent offering of two slovenly obese heavyweights in Arreola and McCline....or that PPV showcase farce Pavlik/Rubio & Cotto/Jennings.Surely,Adamek can produce action worthy of at the very least a co-feature slot?Thats how guys evolve and come into their own...if ever given the opportunity to shine on the platform next too HBOs super-dooper-mega stars.HBO is all about the new fad,whats popping as they see it.They are a buisness,understood,but as long as they are treated like the only show in town we'll get more of the same.But its the ones at times left off the air,over looked that are worthy of the spotlight.
    Don't you think Showtime should have its share of fighters too though? I like seeing Dawson, Darchinyan, Adamek and hopefully Froch on Showtime. They have kept faith in these guys so far in their careers they should keep those fighters.

    For me the cruiserweight and flyweight divisions are Showtime divisions. I hope they keep things that way.

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    Default Re: HBO passes on Adamek-Glenn Johnson

    Here i've already seen the fight anywayz....glen johnson looses by close decision then cries about it after instead of doing something about it in the ring. Sorry if i spoiled it for anyone.
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    Default Re: HBO passes on Adamek-Glenn Johnson

    Quote Originally Posted by Mar View Post
    Here i've already seen the fight anywayz....glen johnson looses by close decision then cries about it after instead of doing something about it in the ring. Sorry if i spoiled it for anyone.
    haha I think you've probably called it

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    Default Re: HBO passes on Adamek-Glenn Johnson

    Quote Originally Posted by Bilbo View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Mar View Post
    Here i've already seen the fight anywayz....glen johnson looses by close decision then cries about it after instead of doing something about it in the ring. Sorry if i spoiled it for anyone.
    haha I think you've probably called it
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