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

[skel1983]

If this fight isnt gonna be on British Tv i will be fucking pissed off, his has to be fight of the year candidate, I think Hennesey is proving to be a second rate promoter if he cant sell this fight to Sky,Setanta or ITV, Froch needs to fuck him off, Froch is our only current World Champ.


No live TV deal has yet been agreed to show Froch’s battle with Taylor, an incredible situation bearing in mind his status as Britain’s only world champion and the fact that he is fighting such a formidable opponent.

Promoter Mick Hennessy said: “The TV companies have let down not only Carl Froch, but also British boxing because to not show this fight live is a travesty.

“I am hoping a deal can still be made, but when you bear in mind some of the rubbish that the TV companies put on, the fact that they have not backed Carl to the hilt is very frustrating. He is the best super-middleweight in the world and a credit to his country. For his fight not to be shown would be nothing short of a disgrace.”


full article http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/92655/Worldy-wise-Froch-homes-in-on-Taylor

Surely Setanta will pick this fight up?

[littlebif]

Buncey is trying to get setanta to get the fight hope he does.

[clintuk]

From what I've heard from various other forums is that Henessey pushed for it to be on Sky Box Office but Sky won't commit to another PPV before Pacquiao/Hatton. Plus I don't think Froch v Taylor would make the numbers they're looking for, even though it's a fight I really want to see.

Hopefully Buncey and Setanta will pull it out of their arse somehow at the last second like Marquez v Diaz, I reckon they'll do it

[Kirkland Laing]

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[Kirkland Laing]

Also there's a good chance that Setanta or somebody else eventually shows it. As it gets closer to the fight the amount the promoters would ask for UK TV rights plummets. Somebody could well end up picking it up for buttons with a couple of days to go.

[Violent Demise]

Fraud can't even be seen in his own country? Ha! That's to much

[CFH]

I'm really surprised by this. I'm by no means a fan of Froch, but if nothing else he's a very exciting fighter. Britain has always struck me as being a country that is happy to support its boxers, and in particular its champions.

[Violent Demise]

I'm really surprised by this. I'm by no means a fan of Froch, but if nothing else he's a very exciting fighter. Britain has always struck me as being a country that is happy to support its boxers, and in particular its champions.

That's true. But i think deep down inside the UK knows Fraud is crap.

[Mark TKO]

there's no way this won't be on UK tv come fight night - no way.



For argument's sake let's just say it isn't shown back in the UK then it will just highlight everything what's wrong with the sport and the lack of mainstream TV exposure.

[skel1983]

I'm really surprised by this. I'm by no means a fan of Froch, but if nothing else he's a very exciting fighter. Britain has always struck me as being a country that is happy to support its boxers, and in particular its champions.

That's true. But i think deep down inside the UK knows Fraud is crap.

LOL

I mean whats the mighty " CARL FROCH " goona say now!! I hate the guys attitude, but he is exciting to watch, i cant wait for the fight, it is quite embarrasing if our only current World Champ is not on any channel in a big fight in the States, sort of says how popular and known Carl Froch is!!

[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

[XaduBoxer]

there's no way this won't be on UK tv come fight night - no way.



For argument's sake let's just say it isn't shown back in the UK then it will just highlight everything what's wrong with the sport and the lack of mainstream TV exposure.

Note: This is not to derail this thread or to bring some other boxer to the topic...

Maybe boxing needs a shot in the arm... Any mainstream exposure, be it on mainstream news magazine or mainstream TV I think will help boxing...
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[JazMerkin]

there's no way this won't be on UK tv come fight night - no way.



For argument's sake let's just say it isn't shown back in the UK then it will just highlight everything what's wrong with the sport and the lack of mainstream TV exposure.

Note: This is not to derail this thread or to bring some other boxer to the topic...

Maybe boxing needs a shot in the arm... Any mainstream exposure, be it on mainstream news magazine or mainstream TV I think will help boxing...
.

Yes, I quite clearly see that you have no agenda you are trying to push

[Rantcatrat]

Froch Plans To Down Taylor For TV Network Revenge - Boxing News

Give Froch his credit, like he says in that article, he probably could have fought a no-name in Nottingham and received domestic television coverage, but as his first title defense he chose to travel as an underdog to the US to fight a tough opponent. He's doing a lot more than Kessler is these days.