Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35309480)

It's possible.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35309006)

Totally agree. I was happy with Virgin based on their overall offering however now I've realised it's linear channels I want. Whilst I'll miss catch-up TV, I can still access iPlayer, STV Player, Demand 5 and 4 OD via my laptop hooked up to my TV. Not the best but still free of charge. Also I've finally realised that I really don't need 50Mb broadband. SKY's broadband won't come anywhere near what I've got but I will be able to access Anytime +.

When I think back from when I lived with my parents to now, one way or another I've had access to Telewest / Virgin services for about 16 years. The first time we got cable it was installed on Christmas Eve back in 1995. It was the first time we had access to SKY or any form of pay TV. Some might think this is really sad however the day we got cable was one of the best days I can remember. That day was better than Christmas. We jumped from 4 channel TV to about 50 channels and it was great. Finally I could watch the Simpsons, finally I could watch Rangers live on TV, finally I could watch WWF and finally I could watch some of the biggest fights in boxing. I think it's that kind of memory that built my fondness for cable, Telewest then Virgin. Even when my Mum and Dad switched to SKY I kept cable and then got the internet installed in my bedroom too.

If Virgin could just deliver the things that I'm looking for quicker, they'd genuinely have a customer for life. I think it's visiting forums like these that have highlighted just what I'm missing over at SKY, and how long and drawn out channel launches can be on Virgin with little or no communication to their expecting customers.

Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35310542)

yeah i asked virgin rather than boxnation and it doesnt look good

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35311520)

No it does not look good at the moment for Virgin to get Box nation.

Originally Posted by powerfulpeanuts (Post 35311502)

i am new to CF but cracking website, been following the boxnation debate with interest.

i am literally tearing my hair out, i have been waiting all year for bellew vs cleverly. gutted that i going to miss it as i'm on VM.

i want to pay for it and enjoy it but looks like i won't get the chance. hate asking as i do like to do things above board, but on the night will any of you guys be putting up links to streams? ...i not even got any pals with sky to go around to their place. got a cousin but not a boxing fan so can't see him wanting me in his living room shouting and screaming.

i am moving house in a few months and this makes me think i will get sky when i do. what is the hold up? the channel is on, surely VM just need to show it, it's free so no hassle with people signing up for now.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35311575)

I can point you in the direction of a stream on the night. Alternatively, depending on how you view these type of things, I can point you in the direction of 2 boxing torrent sites that will have the fight available for download within 12 hours of broadcast.

I, like you, want to keep things legitimate and above board however sometimes you've got to bend the rules a little. I have heard however that Box Nation WILL be streaming the fight on their own website.

Send me a PM nearer the time and I'll try and help you out.

Originally Posted by powerfulpeanuts (Post 35311582)

thanks for that, really appreciate it.

i will let you know nearer the time, until then i will keep my fingers and toes crossed that boxnation and VM do a deal.

without being cheeky, is there a torrent of walsh vs appleby as i missed that and nothing on youtube, reports said it was a cracking bout. but i was stuck with no way to watch it. gutted.

thanks for all your help.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35311938)

Well BoxNation have just confirmed the following on Twitter:

"Cleverly Bellew fight live on the Internet next week"

So finally they'll have their online stream up and running, and it's totally free!

I also noticed the following post too:

"More big news coming soon"

Now this could be a few things really. After checking Boxrec and various other forums neither Frank Warren or Sauerland Promotions over in Germany have any really big cards coming up that haven't yet officially been announced. I do however remember reading that Frank Warren / BoxNation also have a content deal with Golden Boy Promotions so here is what could be this "big news" which is coming soon:

1. BoxNation will be showing Manny Pacquiao Vs. Juan Manuel Marquez on the 12th November 2011.

2. BoxNation will be showing Amir Khan Vs. Lamont Peterson on 10th December 2011.

3. BoxNation have secured further content deals with the likes of Don King, Lou DiBella, Gary Shaw, Dan Goossen and Top Rank (However I beleive Premier Sports has a deal to broadcast the next 10 Top Rank shows).

4. BoxNation have finally agreed a deal with Virgin Media...... or Top Up TV!

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35311998)

Well we will find out next week Chad one way or other.