No HBO for Klitschko

[killersheep]

HBO is really backing down on the televised fights. They haven't jumped on the MMA bandwagon, I wonder what the big plan is?

[El Kabong]

I think the fight being in Germany is making it more expensive for American TV to cover it. It's being shown here on internet PPV...the freaking INTERNET!!!

One would think that ESPN or Versus or Spike would pick that up but to be honest the matchup isn't that great. People give Chambers 0 chance to win (I agree, I think he belongs at cruiserweight) but pairing Eddie's defensive style along with Wlad's style is leaving the stations second guessing themselves...I think it'll be a good fight myself because both times Wlad fought Byrd were pretty decent and I think Eddie MAY try to pressure Wlad thinking that his defense can withstand Wlad's punches but few fighters have been very successful at that, only 2 to my knowledge have been able to withstand Wlad's power and win, Sanders just came out swinging and landed early and often.

I believe Wlad-____ or Povetkin would be on tv no problem, I think the odds and the style match up made the networks pass on it. And yeah it's a big shame because Wlad's a technician in there and Eddie is skilled as well, he's worked hard for his shot and damnit someone needs to step up and give him some air time!!!

[Kirkland Laing]

The Shopping Channel just announced they're going to show Junior's fight with Chambers live. As part of the contract Junior has to sell handbags on air for three hours a day for two weeks before the fight. So at least he's still on American TV.

[Taeth]

I think it's primarily because chambers style doesn't match up well against wladimir. Eddie has the fastest hands in he division, a good chin and defense, but he too stationary to get around Wlad's jab, and too small to counter when wlad hits his gloves because the force of the blows will keep him back.

[Lance Uppercut]

Here is a story on the topic:

Boxing: The heavyweight championship has become can't-see TV - ESPN

[HattonTheHammer]

Even sky didnt want the fight. Only way you can watch in britain is via the primetime PPV channel.

I just guess the big tv companys have just become bored watching the klitschkos roll over guys 3-4 inches shorter with nothing to suggest they have a chance.

Ive gotta admit even as a fast eddie fan im about as excited as this as watching mayweather prance around a ring for 12rounds!!

[El Kabong]

I don't think height has as much to do with it as style....I mean if there was another Tyson people would pay to watch him fight Wladimir. Eddie Chambers is talented but it's just his style is to hang back and counter, he has power but nothing really shocking.

I'd rather see Chambers fight someone else...I like the dude and I don't want his career to go all Calvin Brock because Wlad is going to KO him.