Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Website doesn't list it yet

http://www.boxnation.tv/index.php

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

l think that says everything.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

boxnation has been free since july and is to remain so untill christmas time according to the frank warren interview.is it on VM yet?its on FTA.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

No it is not on Virgin yet and l have no idea when it will be.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Just looked at the card for next friday,seems hard to believe that lot is going to be free,3world title bouts ,,,,,but we shall see.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Oh well, got tired of waiting so I've just joined SKY. Get my mini-dish this Friday in time for Cleverly Vs. Bellew.

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I'm in no doubt the channel will come to Virgin however now I can finally get access to Premier Sports and SKY Atlantic for the wife. If it turns out to be a bad move, I can always return to Virgin in 12 months time. I decided against getting ESPN as I never watch English football and my team Rangers only feature about once a month. I'll use the money instead to subscribe to BoxNation when it goes subscription.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Well everybody has a right to move to another platform and you did what was best for your family and good luck as well.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

And if that move proves to be a bad one.....I'll be back.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

It is the best way , evaluate your requirements every year or so , I don't like these 18 month contracts that seem to becoming the norm at VM though.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

I'm now concerned how this is going to effect my mobile deal with Virgin. I agreed a new 18 months contract for the Samsung Ace II only 2 months ago. Now that I'm no longer officially a TV, Broadband and phone customer will they try to change the terms of my mobile contract? I got a good deal being a Virgin customer however I wonder what happens now?

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

They are usually discounts of a few pound over the normal price so it may increase or if your lucky they prob:Dably won't even pick up on it.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

i am now looking to get sky. only issue i have is my flat, so i only have limited wall space to position it.

but VM are a joke, clearly got no interest in doing the best for their customers. the channel is free, i can't understand why there is any delay in adding it, as no one will be billed so no paperwork or hassle.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

It's Free to View at the moment.

It won't be indefinately nor would it be free for Virgin to carry, so any carriage agreement would have to include plans for billing and revenue sharing etc once the Free to View period ends

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

The question is Ben are Virgin going to carry it.:)

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

ive just got a quote from sky its £45 for tv with all sky sports channels,£9 espn,£12.25 phone line rental,£10.25 hd,£10.25 multiroom,£7.50 broadband thats for hd+ box in 1 room and normal hd box in other.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Can you believe this?

http://www.frankwarren.tv/index.php/...levisions.html

This weekends BoxNation broadcast is also going to be on Freeview HD! Virgin seriously need to get their fingers out! How on Earth a deal, even an interim deal to carry this weekends fight on virgin didn't happen is a scandal to all Virgin boxing fans who pay a monthly subscription. FREE on SKY, FREE on Freeview, FREE on the internet and nowhere to be seen on Virgin.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Yes it is a bit disappointing Chad.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

With 48 hours to go I still think there is a very slim chance that the fight, but not actually Box Nation the channel, will appear on Virgin somehow. I wonder what kind of deal Box Nation agreed with Sports Tonight Live on Freeview HD to carry the event? I'm sure a TV provider the size of Virgin could have easily struck a similar deal.

Wait and see, a TiVo app will turn up on Saturday which will allow some Virgin customers to watch the fight. There will be murder from all non-TiVo Virgin boxing fans.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

You could be right.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

For anyone who wants to watch the fight tomorrow online, here's a copy of an e-mail I received from BoxNation which contains a link to the official stream. I've heard the picture and sound quality will be top notch!

"Watch LIVE & ONLINE this weekend for FREE by visiting http://boxnation.tv/live.php

Our line up this weekend includes Nathan Cleverly v Tony Bellow for the WBO Light – Heavyweight Championship on Saturday from 18:00 (UK Time).

BoxNation is home to the most knowledgeable and engaging team in boxing including presenters Jim Rosenthal and Paul Dempsey, pundit Steve Bunce and commentator John Rawling.

Tune in to Sky channel 456 to catch all the action.

The BoxNation team"

Please note whilst the e-mail suggests the action starts from 6pm, I have been reliably informed the broadcast will be from 7pm. I do not know if this link will also cover Bernard Hopkins Vs. Chad Dawson at 2am Sunday morning.

I'll keep you posted if I get further info.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Did you get Sky TV installed today ?

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

There is a long story to this, but the short version is no. The install was rescheduled for Monday which is after tomorrows big fight on BoxNation. This cheesed me off, and the arrival of SKY Anytime on Virgin made me think twice.

Anyway I called Virgin to cancel, and thought I'd give retentions a try. I explined I wanted to leave and had already joined SKY. I offered to e-mail proof to show I wasn't just being a chancer. I said it wasn't too late for me to change my mind and gave plenty of BS about wanting to stay loyal etc...I was offered a 500Gb TiVo, at no extra cost, and my V+box would be moved to my bedroom at no extra cost. All in my monthly subscription wouldn't be changing. I also raised the point about the expense of 0845 calls and was also offered some deal, that usually costs £2.00, for free too. Finally if I stayed this would all be on a 12 month contract, not 18.

I then started to think about some of the stuff I would lose joining SKY:

1. 50Mb broadband
2. On demand content - Including SKY Anytime
3. Catch up TV
4. ESPN, ESPN HD, ESPN Classic, ESPN America.
5. The ability to watch a channel whilst recording 2 others
6. The ability to watch VOD content on both my livingroom box and bedroom box.

I spoke with the Mrs. last night and we discussed why we want SKY:

1. More HD channel
2. BoxNation
3. SKY Atlantic
4. New channels as they launch

It was a difficult decision but I have cancelled my order with SKY last night. They refunded my £10.00 today. I've just bin-ed the 2 viewing cards they sent me and I need to return their router. I have taken the retention offer from Virgin. I'm about to join the TiVo party.

Ultimately I really want Box Nation, and did join SKY, however with the arrival of SKY Anytime on Virgin, and the thought of having to use broadband bandwidth to watch the same stuff via SKY I realised it wasn't a deal that made sense for me. I'd be giving up way too much stuff to join SKY.

For now I'll need to watch Box Nation via stream. Alternatively I also hooked up the old SKY box at my parents house and the channel is working fine. They only live 4 doors away so I can either watch the action live with my Dad or record if to watch the next day.

As for the Mrs. wanting SKY Atlantic, well let's just say I've obtained Boardwalk Empire, Game Of thrones and Blue Bloods for her today whilst off work.

I've just been reading this post back and the following line at the start has just made me chuckle:

"There is a long story to this, but the short version is no."

Imagine if I'd posted the long version:D

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Glad you decided to stay on the bright side and not jump over to the dark side.:D:D Where would we have been without you mate:D:D:D

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Glad you decided to stay and not join the dark side :D:D

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

:D

Just noticed as I was posting this the advert at the top right of my screen:

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The whole Live & Exclusive to SKY angle doesn't look promising

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

It's on freeview tomorrow so it's not Exclusive to SKY :confused:

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Hope Box Nation arrives for you :D At the moment its status is COMING SOON :D

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

There was a time only a few days ago when I thought "Coming Soon" was going to be a phrase of the past. I was ready to enjoy access to new channels, straight away from launch. I'm a sucker for punishment.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Glad you are staying Chad.:)

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Well since Box Nation launched I've cooled my interest in Premier Sports. The Mrs. would like SKY Atlantic however we will use other methods to keep on top of the latest shows, even if that means DVD boxsets for Xmas.

A little birdy has told me that BoxNation should launch on Virgin in January. The free to view period ends in December however SKY customers who currently register their interest will get their first month free meaning that on SKY the channel is essentially free until about 21st January 2012. BoxNation executives will be presenting viewing figures for this weekends Cleverly Vs. Bellew broadcast to Virgin so hopefully our friends at SKY will tune in to help us out. Alternatively the more people who watch the official stream the better.

My source, aka little birdy, is not very reliable however he tells me the things I like hearing :D

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Glad you staying Chad, I was in a very similar position and think i might be hanging on too.

I just hope online it all goes ok tonight, really hope they prepared for big numbers and site doesn't crash on us. Fingers crossed for one and all.

On Freeview - this mean Box Nation now being picked up the basic boxes? I didn't know it was on there.

Either way, Box Nation going to be great - great team of presenters and amazing fights.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

I'm going up to my parents to watch this with my Dad. I'll be coming home to watch Hopkins Vs. Dawson via stream from 2am.

Enjoy tonights action!

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

It's only available on internet-connected Freeview HD TVs.

What time does it start? Whilst I have no desire to watch scantily-clad men attempting to give each other brain damage, I am interested in seeing the technology in action. Right now a couple of screens of text flash up (too fast to read) then it just says "Data Service".

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

It's a 7pm start.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

hi , cant belive the big day has finally arrived , and we have been let down by virgin , im going for bellow to stop cleverly late on , look forward to hearing from you all

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

anyone able to watch this online? i cant seem to sus it out?

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

The link on the previous page works perfectly for me. What problems are you encountering?

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Tar man!
Got it going now

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Thanks. Doesn't work though. Still doing what it was doing earlier. :(

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

BoxNation is looking good online.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Are you using this link

http://boxnation.tv/live.php

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

No, I'm using my Freeview HD TV (a Samsung UE40D6530) on channel 112. Just out of curiosity because it's the first time an internet-based Freeview channel has been available, as far as I'm aware. The TV plays YouTube and iPlayer videos very well, including HD, so it's not a connectivity or bandwidth problem.

Your link works fine on my PC, as does http://sportstonightlive.com

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Yes I am, I am using google chrome and it is still working for me.:D

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Just tried it on my LG LW550 and on channel 112 I'm just getting a red screen.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

What a great fight! Tonight , it would be great if they were like that each week.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Brilliant fight, good online too.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Totally agree good fight , watched it on Sky , I tried the stream on Freeview HD out of interest however it didn't work.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

i agree great fight , and well done to boxnation for putting it online for us boxnationless virgin customers:) .

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Good fight tonight, would love to see this on Virgin.
Lets hope it happens

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Great fight but some absolute ******** scoring going on. How anyone can score that fight 117-112 to Cleverly is beyond me. Was Cleverly's mum one of the judges?

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

I thought that! I reckon Cleverly won it by a round so happy with the result

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

i agree crazy scoring , i think bellow pipped it , do you think we will ever get boxnation on virgin , its driving me crazy .

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Well that's the second live British broadcast from Box Nation, Appleby Vs. Walsh being the first, and yet again we have been delivered with a British fight of the year contender.... well it'll be in the top 5 anyway.

I have to say that I'm disgusted that this fight, and Box Nation isn't on Virgin yet. I don't care who's to blame, just get it sorted. Boxing is not a niche sport and this is not a niche channel. Here's some viewing figures to give you an idea of where boxing actually stands in the world of televised sport.

BOXING

Tyson Fury Vs. Dereck Chisora - Channel 5 2011 - 3,000,000 viewers

Amir Khan Vs. David Bailey - ITV 2005 - 6,300,000 viewers

Danny Williams Vs. Audley Harrison - ITV 2008 - 8,000,000 viewers

OTHER SPORT

Andy Murray Vs. Ivan Ljubicic Wimbledon - BBC 2011 - 8,800,000 viewers

Man City Vs. Stoke FA Cup Final - ITV 2011 - 8,100,000 viewers

Barcelona Vs. Manchester United Champions League Final - ITV 2011 - 11,100,000 viewers

England Vs. Wales 6 Nations - BBC 2011 - 8,200,000 viewers

Formula 1 (Average figures for whole season) - BBC 2011 - 5,800,000

Now you'll see that boxing fairs reasonably well however please remember the viewing figures I've provided aren't for major fights. They are domestic level only. Imagine what Cleverly Vs. Bellew would have attracted on ITV Saturday Night primetime if promoted properly.

Virgin have 4,000,000 TV customers. Here's a little fact for you, the average UK household has 2.5 occupants which means Virgin TV services actually reach roughly, very roughly, 10,000,000 people. That's 10,000,000 people being denied the opportunity to watch Box Nation. Sure in reality 10,000,000 wouldn't have watched the action, but we'll never know until the channel arrives.

So whatever the problem is between Virgin and BoxNation please resolve it ASAP. British sports fans are being deprived of one of the most popular sports on TV. I'll tell you what, there would be murder if this was another sport. Remember the disgust and outrage when that online streaming company purchased the rights to Ukraine Vs. England? When people realised the game wouldn't be on SKY, or terrestrial TV, they went mental. The story actually made the news and the front page of some newspapers. The Box Nation situation with Virgin to me is the same as Ukraine Vs. England.

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For anyone that's still awake, it looks like Bernard Hopkins Vs. Chad Dawson will be streamed at BoxNation too:

http://boxnation.tv/live.php

I think the show starts at 1am however the main event won't be on until about 3:30am.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

But all those viewing figures are for free to view fights, pay per view figures(which is what box nation will be in a few weeks) are far short of those. The amir Khan world championship fight on sky box office was 30,000 viewers, and one of the reasons sky have stopped doing pay per view boxing. Actually Frank Warren says its 100,000 so its definitely between 30,000 and 100,000 http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/BN08/detail.asp?id=1215

So I'm sorry Chad, as I love boxing, it is a minority sport. Much that I would like Virgin to carry it, as long as it was free;)

Regards

John

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

That's right John, I used free to air figures for all the other sports too. I was trying to make the case for boxing being very popular when head to head against other popular sports on terrestrial TV. If it's free, as it currently is on Box Nation, people will watch boxing and viewing figures can and will rival any sport. Take most sports to a pay model and it doesn't do too well.

Remember this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PremPlus

At one stage less than 30,000 SKY customers had Prem Plus. Does that make football a minority sport?

In fact unless it's a big fixture like Liverpool Vs. Manchester United, Premiership games on SKY struggle to break 1,000,000 viewers. This is a sport that SKY spend billions on.

http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weekly-...mmes-overview?

Ricky Hatton Vs. Floyd Mayweather still holds the record for PPV in the UK at 1.2 million sales. What other sport, being broadcast live between 2am to 5am in the morning, would ever attract 1.2 million sales on a PPV basis? As posted above, SKY struggle to get this amount of viewers on some of their Monday Night and Super Sunday fixtures.

I don't agree with you John, boxing is far from a minority sport. What sports do you have ahead of boxing and what sports do you have on a par with boxing? Also think would any of those sports ever attract any real PPV audience?

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

I fear this channel may be very low down the priority list , however that's just my opinion , it would make a nice addition if added though.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

I think well promoted free to air fights have more of an "event" feel about them which artificially bumps the audience figures. People can dip in and out of formula one, for example, which I assume suffers the time shift factor for some of the races in Asia etc. Also, the football matches you mentioned were both televised simultaneously on pay tv stations, and so the actual viewing figures are probably greater than those you've posted. Wimbledon is part of British tradition-no broadcaster puts the same sort of effort into the other majors.

I agree that boxing is no "minority" sport, especially compared with tennis, but I don't think it has the majority appeal, especially over a period of time-like a season of motor racing or football, that will ever see it considered as anything other than "niche" by virgin.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

no dissrespect but i hope your wrong , did anyone see the b-hop fight , what happened ?

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Virgin already carry:

Cinemoi - £6.99 a month

Disney Cinemagic - £5.00 a month

Baby TV - £3.50 a month

Manchester United TV - £6.00 a month

Playboy TV - £11.00 a month

The Adult Channel - £11.00 a month

Television X - £11.00 a month

If Virgin feel Box Nation is more niche than any of the above channels then I'll be both shocked and disappointed. The day that Virgin give priority to a French movie channel, or children's channel aimed at 0-3 year olds, ahead of a Box Nation is the day we all need to ask what is going on in their heads. Just my opinion really but just how popular is MUTV outwith Man United fans? BARB shows MUTV gets 33,000 viewers per day, the majority of which will undoubtedly have SKY. I'm guessing about 10,000 people subscribe to MUTV via Virgin.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

I would be shocked as well

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

So where is Premier Sports a channel what carries numerous sports ?

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

I think the reason is because Virgin Media want in the XL pack

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

And your source for this is ?

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

A hunch

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Exactly the same question I've been asking for 16 months.

I suppose the problem with Premier Sports is whilst it carries plenty of sports, it doesn't really have too many crown jewels. They admit themselves on their website "Premier Sports was formed in 2010 to primarily facilitate the broadcasting of sports events that have been ignored by other broadcasters but have a very strong core following. Currently we focus on Blue Square Conference Football.....".

Premier Sports announced on Facebook in April 2011 that the company had failed to attract enough viewers to its Conference football broadcasts to share any revenue with the clubs beyond the £5,000 broadcast fee paid to home clubs and £1,000 to away clubs. "It is a shame the number did not reach the point where revenue sharing became an option," said a Premier Sports spokesperson on its Facebook discussion board.

So are Premier Sports just deluding themselves? The Blue Square deal was one of their first however clearly they over estimated how much of strong core following the competition has. There is a reason why other broadcasters are ignoring these competitions, they just aren't mainstream enough. If they aren't already on SKY Sports, ESPN, ESPN America, Eurosport, BBC, ITV and Channel 5 there will be a pretty good reason.

Blue Square Conference, Swedish Speedway, Cage Warriors, Brisca F1, NRL are sports that fans of those particular competitions will watch but don't have mass appeal. Premier Sports really need something like UFC, NFL or the Europa League to be considered main stream.

Box Nation on the other hand will be showing the best boxing action, featuring the biggest names in the sport, from the UK and world wide. No other channel in the UK, including SKY Sports, will be showing the same amount of live shows as Box Nation. Box Nation will be showcasing the best action and talent each and every week. So unlike Premier Sports, Box Nation will be the clear leader in the content it broadcasts.

I think the problem for Premier Sports and Box Nation is the Virgin model doesn't suit their needs. I would however really like someone from either Virgin or Box Nation to come out and clarify what is happening. If no deal can be done, tell us.

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It was crazy. In round 2 Hopkins leaned on Dawson. Dawson kind of shoved / shrugged Hopkins off and Hopkins landed on his back. Hopkins was rolling around on the floor holding his shoulder. The fight got called off. The fans, and Chad Dawson were furious. The referee however decided no foul had taken place, it was a TKO. Dawson picked up the win and becomes new WBC and Ring Magazine champion.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

what a lash up , the ref should be struck off , cheers for the info chad

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

I think we also have to factor in that VM seems to have an unwritten policy of NOT adding new TV channels - I'm not counting HD and +1 channels as these are variants of existing channels. If this was the case then VM would have added some new channels at some point over the past twelve months as I think the most recent new channel to launch on VM was Cinemoi.

Given that VM seems not to want to add new channels then eventually VM is going to loose significant subscribers to Sky and other providers who want to watch channels like BoxNation and Premier Sports and they will not be able to explain this away by saying what they said last time when the first evidence of a significant loss in TV subscribers took place. It could be the lack of BoxNation on VM which will finally start to see the company loosing really significant numbers of TV customers and it will be Sky who will benefit.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

l somehow doubt that Virgin will lose many customers just because they have not got Boxnation or Premier Sports.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

They may not loose many, but I think they could gain loads if they could get one/both on TVXL! I hope this is what they are messing around for

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Yes that would be nice.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

That would be great. At the moment I'd just settle for someone telling us the open and honest truth.

I've posted on the Virgin community forum asking for clarity regarding the channel - no answer.

I've e-mailed the Box Nation sales team asking or clarity regarding the channel - no answer.

I joined Twitter and tweeted Box Nation asking for clarity regarding the channel - no answer.

I've submitted feedback to Virgin online asking for clarity regarding the channel - no answer.

I mentioned the channel the other night to Virgin Media retentions - never heard of it.

All I want to know is Virgin Media and Box Nation still in discussions? If not, please let us know. I'd much rather know that a channel isn't coming, instead of being strung along. Box Nation should never have suggested at their press conference that they where in talks with Virgin. Box Nation should never have used Virgins logo on their website. Virgin should never have included Hopkins Vs. Dawson on their website as being one of their sporting televised highlights for October 2011. All parties involved are sending out very mixed signals and it's not fair to the customer.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Chad, if both sides are saying nothing, I would take that as a good sign.

Regards

John

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

I like your theorem John :D

For information purposes, if anyone would like to contact BoxNation you can here:

customerservices@boxnation.mgtplc.com

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Can i get the 190 bars of Fudge :D

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

That offer is restricted to the Coming Soon thread and is non transferable;)

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

:D

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

It's the Bunce Boxing Hour tonight on Box Nation. I'm away to watch the show at my parents. I e-mailed Buncey about Cleverly facing Adrian Diaconu. Let's see if it makes it onto the show. Very sad I know but I have a plan.....

I used to e-mail Buncey when he was on Setanta. A couple of my e-mails made it to air. Others didn't but Buncey did reply. He's an honest guy who tells it like it is. If he replies to my e-mail I'm going to ask him what's happening between Box Nation and Virgin. If he knows, I'm sure he'll mention.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Let's hope he replies to your email.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

He read the e-mail out and he's e-mailed back. I'm in:D

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BoxNations latest reply to the channel coming to Virgin Media:

"We are working really hard and I promise as soon as we get an idea on the date will let you know."

Well at last, it doesn't look like talks have broken down which is a really good sign.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

It looks like Boxnation is coming Virgin Media

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Maybe maybe not

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Latest update on Twitter from Bon Nation regarding the channel launching on Virgin:

"...it will be on Virgin - just wait for official date to be confirmed - hopefully soon!"

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

I have feeling it might launch in November along with ITV 2,3,4 HD channels
and also when the Tivo update is fully rolled out in November with the BBC and Sky Sports Red button.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post5411.html
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post5414.html

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Thats good to hear.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Thanks for info.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

They did go suspiciously quiet, didn't they;)

Regards

John

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Free online streaming has now ended.
http://twitter.com/#!/boxnationtv

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Well I've got to give it to you John, you did see it coming!

Latest info from BoxNation on Twitter:

"When it comes to Virgin it will be £10 a month"

So we now know for sure it's not going into the XL package.

I've also went back and watched the launch press conference again. Richard Brooke, the chairman of BoxNation, confirmed the channel would only be free for the first month or so. BoxNation have confirmed that all future online broadcasts will be subscription based. BoxNation also confirmed that it's unlikely that the channel will have a freeview period on Virgin, unless they are on Virgin very soon.

I think they are going to subscription sooner than suggested. I think they will be subscription based if not before Burns Vs. Katsidis on the 05th November then certainly before Cotto Vs. Margarito II on the 03rd December 2011.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Live boxing on Box Nation online:

http://www.boxnation.tv/

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Thanks for the link Chad.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

More boxing tonight free online from BoxNation:

http://www.boxnation.tv/

From 7pm live from Germany exciting, but clumsy, Marko Huck defends his WBO Cruiserweight Title against unfancied Argentien Rogelio Omar Rossi. Should be plenty of undercard action.

Then from the small hours of the morning it's a real treat as Nonito Donaire defends his WBC & WBO Bantamweight Titles against the undefeated former Flyweight and Super Flyweight champ Omar Andres Narvaez.

If you can't watch the fight from Germany, Donaire Vs. Narvaez is a must. Should be a battle. Expect Donaire to win by K.O! Seeing the fight is live from New york, I expect the programme to be on at 2:00am.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

i'll be tuned in tonight pal, going to be epic stuff.

huck fight was nothing great but he's a blistering puncher - would loved to have seen him face haye.

loving boxnation, doing a great job and good pundits with of course buncey the top dog.

cheers boys.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

any news on pacquiao v marquez? 3 weeks to go and no announcment of where it will be shown.as im writing this looked and its on primetime £15 but also on under card is bradley v Casamayor,Mike Alvarado v prescott,Luis Cruz v Juan Burgos. i thought it was going to be on boxnation but never mind cant have it all.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

It'll be a good card but not worth £15 especially when it's being provided by Primetime. Bought some of their PPV shows before and felt it was all a bit amateur.

Hopefully both Boxnation and SKY get their act together, snapping up all good boxing content, putting an end to Primetime Live and their boxing PPV.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Yes it is certainly not worth that and l agree that Primetime is very amateurish at times.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

the mayweather one was better quality with morales and alvarez both on the undercard and worth the money but i also liked that they had a schedule and showed what time each fight was going to be,nothing worse than waiting forever between fight not knowing when they will be coming out.boxnation has most of the primetime crew so i wonder if they will be working for both companys?

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

hi has anyone got anymore news on boxnation , im pulling what little hair ive got out waiting for some sort of annoucement.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

You do you know It's coming to Virgin Media ?
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35317787-post182.html

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

thank you , cant wait.

Re: BoxNation on Virgin Media?
 

Just watching Steve Bunce Boxing Hour on Boxnation. He has confirmed that whilst Virgin and Boxnation are still in negotiations, he can confirm that the channel WILL be launching on Virgin soon.