Eubank Jr was the most impressive this weekend

[Fenster]

It will be on Channel 5. And nobody will know it's happening (apart from boxing nerds like me, that watch everything) and go completely under the radar.

You boys are delusional when it comes to the current state of boxing in this country. If you're not on SKY you're a nobody. They have the abilty to promote the living shit out of their fighters, along with Matchroom, which nobody else gets close to.

I couldn't care less what station the fights are shown on. I'll watch regardless. But Matchroom/SKY are in a different league to everyone else.

[Primo Carnera]

Well done for fucking up your sons career. He just went from fighting in front of 20,000 at the 02, with a massive SKY/Matchroom build up, to fighting at Bluewater in front of one man and a dog, with zero build up.

The audience in attendance isnt the be all end all.

If this ends up on channel 5 it could be a genius move with the exposure to the masses on a free channel. Its not like those with sky sports wont be able to or wont tune in now is it

Yes, maybe there is some exposure, but where do they go from here? Being on Channel 5 with Hennessey will not be enough financial clout to progress the Eubank profile.
Apparently , Eubank Sr. Wanted Matchroom/Sky to make the Blackwell fight PPV!
Ok, Eubank beats Blackwell, then what? Hennessey/Channel 5 will not get a a World Champion , whether it's Jacobs or Golovkin over here to defend their title.
I actually like Hennessey a lot, but look at all the fighters that have been with him , he does a good job with them, but they move on to make real money. It's a sad fact of life, but there is a pecking order and it's all down to money. And Warren and Matchroom have more than Hennessey.
Fury is the exception to the rule, but he and his team are remarkably loyal and definitely not the norm. But even he had to use Matchroom and Sky's name when push came to shove.
The problem is and this gets me, Eubank Sr. And McGuigan had their financial issues when they were young fighters, Eubank was declared Bankrupt and McGuigan was fucked over by Barney Eastwood. Now they're trying to convince everyone they've learnt from this and they are "Shrewd Businessmen!" It's bollocks really.

[Fenster]

Why wasn't Wlad-Fury on Channel 5 if it's about viewers? Tyson would have been seen by millions but instead Team Fury/Mick jumped at the chance to have SKY PPV. Dosh. The only thing that matters in this business, regardless of who you are.

[ross]

Why wasn't Wlad-Fury on Channel 5 if it's about viewers? Tyson would have been seen by millions but instead Team Fury/Mick jumped at the chance to have SKY PPV. Dosh. The only thing that matters in this business, regardless of who you are.

What im saying is for a decent domestic match terristrial TV is not going to hirt Eubanks career. The WBA shot will still be there.

Eubank is a free agent and is going where the best deal is. They arent stupid. Eubank is earning very good money for someone who hasnt even fought for a world title yet.

[Beanz]

Why wasn't Wlad-Fury on Channel 5 if it's about viewers? Tyson would have been seen by millions but instead Team Fury/Mick jumped at the chance to have SKY PPV. Dosh. The only thing that matters in this business, regardless of who you are.

What im saying is for a decent domestic match terristrial TV is not going to hirt Eubanks career. The WBA shot will still be there.

Eubank is a free agent and is going where the best deal is. They arent stupid. Eubank is earning very good money for someone who hasnt even fought for a world title yet.

"Hirt" ? and yes they are quite stupid.

[Dark Lord Al]

Why wasn't Wlad-Fury on Channel 5 if it's about viewers? Tyson would have been seen by millions but instead Team Fury/Mick jumped at the chance to have SKY PPV. Dosh. The only thing that matters in this business, regardless of who you are.

What im saying is for a decent domestic match terristrial TV is not going to hirt Eubanks career. The WBA shot will still be there.

Eubank is a free agent and is going where the best deal is. They arent stupid. Eubank is earning very good money for someone who hasnt even fought for a world title yet.

"Hirt" ? and yes they are quite stupid.

Beanz are you saying that a man who tries to get people to call himself "ENGLISH" because his son has the same name as him is stupid ?
He asked this to avoid confusion when in the same room as his son , even though the ex boxer was the one who chose his sons Christian name in the first place ?

[erics44]

I agree that sky is the place to be

But being on channel 5 a couple of times early never HIRT furys popularity

Couple of my non boxing mates watched it when they normally wouldn't of anyway

[Primo Carnera]

It's not about Eubank's popularity. Terrestial TV may well be good for that. It's about what happens after. I have a lot of time for Hennessey and Channel 5, but facts are facts, Terrestial TV deals will not bring the big fights or Money.
Degale - Never earnt fuck all till he went to Sky/Matchroom/Al Haymon.
Froch - Hennessey did a great job getting him into the super 6 , but he had to go to Sky/Matchroom to move on.
McGuigan/Frampton - "we're delighted to be on ITV taking Boxing Forward and hope it is a long term relationship." Next Fight - SKY
Eubank Jr. - has only earnt decent money in 3 fights. Saunders - Warren/Box Nation Chudinov - Warren/Box Nation , O'Sullivan - Sky/Matchroom .
There are many others I could name.
Maybe Matchroom would take him back after the Blackwell fight, Maybe Warren would. But they will take him back on THEIR terms and it will be tied to a long term deal, or the money will be in THEIR favour. they've both been fucked about by "English" and they will make him pay in the pocket.
The Hearns and the Warrens of this World are Hard Nosed Businessmen, they do this for a living, they ain't playing games .
The McGuigans and Eubank Sr.'s of this World are Boxers who fancy themselves as Businessmen.

[Master]

It is Eubank's career and he can go with whichever promoter he wants since he is putting himself in harms way. If the promoters do not like it, tough. The promoters should not be allowed to monopolize tv stations and force fighters to sign up to them. It should be made illegal.

[ross]

I agree that sky is the place to be

But being on channel 5 a couple of times early never HIRT furys popularity

Couple of my non boxing mates watched it when they normally wouldn't of anyway

Exactly.

How the fuck is being available to see for free for the entire TV watching nation a bad thing? Eubank os going to get a good purse from Hennesey for it, bigger than he would have got from matchroom seeing as they bid £100,000 more!

If Eubank continues to fight with Hennesey it could be the dawn of big time boxing on terrestrial TV again. Hennesey already has the highest profile fighter in Britain and Eubank is not too far behind.

If you were a terrestrial station and were thinking of shelling out for big time boxing in Britain Tyson Fury and Chris Eubank Jr would be top of your wanted list!

I dont think Channel 5 would be in the running to take on the rights for the Fury v Klitschko rematch financially but you never know! Stranger things have happened.

[erics44]

It's not about Eubank's popularity. Terrestial TV may well be good for that. It's about what happens after. I have a lot of time for Hennessey and Channel 5, but facts are facts, Terrestial TV deals will not bring the big fights or Money.
Degale - Never earnt fuck all till he went to Sky/Matchroom/Al Haymon.
Froch - Hennessey did a great job getting him into the super 6 , but he had to go to Sky/Matchroom to move on.
McGuigan/Frampton - "we're delighted to be on ITV taking Boxing Forward and hope it is a long term relationship." Next Fight - SKY
Eubank Jr. - has only earnt decent money in 3 fights. Saunders - Warren/Box Nation Chudinov - Warren/Box Nation , O'Sullivan - Sky/Matchroom .
There are many others I could name.
Maybe Matchroom would take him back after the Blackwell fight, Maybe Warren would. But they will take him back on THEIR terms and it will be tied to a long term deal, or the money will be in THEIR favour. they've both been fucked about by "English" and they will make him pay in the pocket.
The Hearns and the Warrens of this World are Hard Nosed Businessmen, they do this for a living, they ain't playing games .
The McGuigans and Eubank Sr.'s of this World are Boxers who fancy themselves as Businessmen.

yeah I agree, if eubank has burned his bridges leaving matchroom then hes fucked up

if hes not tho then it wont do him any harm

[ross]

Eubank is going to be in demand. Hes exciting and has a personality that sells the fight.

As has been mentioned a few times already Matchroom Eddie and Barry are spitting feathers on twitter over it

The world is Eubanks oyster.

[erics44]

Eubank is going to be in demand. Hes exciting and has a personality that sells the fight.

As has been mentioned a few times already Matchroom Eddie and Barry are spitting feathers on twitter over it

The world is Eubanks oyster.

yep, there aren't many fighters around now id rather watch than eubank

I really hope he develops just a bit more one punch power

but either way - after the Blackwell fight, providing he wins of course, he will be able to pick and choose his next promoter

probably

[Fenster]

He's not getting more money, for funks sake. Do you honestly think Matchroom couldn't win a purse bid against Mick if they wanted to? They're the biggest promotional outfit in Europe.

They weren't willing to pay Eubank his fee - which is more than he's getting for this fight - plus Blackwell £120,000. All old Eubank has done is chin his son off SKY. Terrestrial TV doesn't mean shit these days. Dinosaurs.

[Master]

He's not getting more money, for funks sake. Do you honestly think Matchroom couldn't win a purse bid against Mick if they wanted to? They're the biggest promotional outfit in Europe.

They weren't willing to pay Eubank his fee - which is more than he's getting for this fight - plus Blackwell £120,000. All old Eubank has done is chin his son off SKY. Terrestrial TV doesn't mean shit these days. Dinosaurs.

Dinosaurs are still alive today in the form of free birds.