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What channel is normally on ch 112 on Freeview?

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On my TV it comes up as "Sports" powered by Connect-TV. Boxnation showed a fight on this channel last year, prior to launching on Virgin. The below link will give you some more info:

http://www.boxingnews24.com/2011/10/...s-to-freeview/

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september is possibly a big month in the boxnation schedule if they get the shows from around the world that arent picked up by anyone yet to go with whats already planned!

saturday 1st sturm v geale,chagaev v tba (germany)
golovkin v proksa,dzinziruk v gonzalez (usa)

friday 7th bakhtin v gasca (russia)
conquest v tims,pettitt v bailey (uk)

saturday 8th klitschko v charr (russia)
adamek v walker (usa)
alexander v bailey,matthysse v olusegun (usa)
ward v dawson,demarco v molina (usa)

friday 14th groves v tba,saunders v tba,skeete v symonds (uk)

saturday15th britsch v santos,hernandez v ross (germany)
alvarez v lopez,gonzalez v ponce de leon,maidana v karass (usa)
martinez v chavez jr,rigondeaux v marroquin,macklin v alcine(usa)

saturday22nd mitchell v burns (uk)

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Some big fights in that list.

I really want to see Matthysse v Olusegun. Matthysse is a massive puncher, real fun to watch. Olusegun has been waiting for a world title fight for a bout 5 years! Remember watching him a few times on SKY when Frank Maloney promoted him. This should be a classic.

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golovkin v proksa is on sky according to eddie hearn twitter!

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I have SKY Sports so that's great news. Love watching Golovkin, such a vicious puncher. Will also get to see the fight in HD, yipee!!

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Ricky Hatton promotions off to Eurosport?

http://boxrec.com/schedule.php?count...EURO&SUBMIT=Go

Gary Buckland Vs. Stephen Foster for the British Super Featherweight title is being shown live on Eurosport on 05th October 2012.

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Ahh yes, i've seen people talking about these internet channels. Apparently, only HD boxes can get these channels and then not even all of those can.

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hi chad,,,cant find a sky 498 channel for the boxing.could it be another number?the nearest to it are bbc olympics.

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boxnation now need to do a deal with another promotion TMT(the money team) 50cent/mayweather they have now signed dirrell,gamboa,dib,cabalerro,judah and berto!

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Since boxing has had a summer holiday in recent weeks, here is an update of televised action coming our way. Unfortunately not all events will be covered by Virgin.

ESPN

17th August 2012 - Don George Vs. Dionisio Miranda

13th September 2012 - Jessie Vargas Vs. Aaron Martinez

Eurosport

24th August 2012 - Bigger's Better 14 (Morocco)

14th September 2012 - Timo Hoffmann Vs. Steffen Kretschmann

28th September 2012 - Christian Hammer Vs. Danny Williams

05th October 2012 - Gary Buckland Vs. Stephen Foster

SKY Sports

08th September 2012 - Tony Bellew Vs. Edison Miranda

22nd September 2012 - Carl Frampton Vs. Steve Molitor

06th October 2012 - Prizefighter - The Lightweights

20th October 2012 - Kell Brook Vs. Hector David Saldivia

Primetime Live

15th September 2012 - Richard Commey Vs. Kris Hughes

BoxNation

25th August 2012 - Robert Stieglitz Vs. Arthur Abraham

07th September 2012 - Tony Conquest Vs. Ian Tims

08th September 2012 - Randall Bailey Vs. Devon Alexander

14th September 2012 - Billy Joe Saunders Vs. Jarrod Fletcher

15th September 2012 - Yoan Pablo Hernandez Vs. Troy Ross

15th September 2012 - Saul Alvarez Vs. Josesito Lopez

22nd September 2012 - Ricky Burns Vs. Kevin Mitchell

29th September 2012 - Alexander Povetkin Vs. Hasim Rahman

13th October 2012 - David Price Vs. Audley Harrison

27th October 2012 - Denis Lebedev Vs. Guillermo Jones

On the 25th August on BoxNation, we should finally see the debut of Solo Boxeo as part of the deal with GoldenBoy Promotions. Live from California we should be treated to a night of action featuring the young up and coming talent from GoldenBoys roster. Expect fireworks!

Other rumoured fights coming to BoxNation:

01st September 2012 - Felix Sturm Vs. Daniel Geale

08th September 2012 - Vitali Klitschko Vs. Manuel Charr

06th October 2012 - Zaurbek Baysangurov Vs. Lukas Konecny

20th October 2012 - Danny Garcia Vs. Erik Morales

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where did you hear about this chad?

On the 25th August on BoxNation, we should finally see the debut of Solo Boxeo as part of the deal with GoldenBoy Promotions. Live from California we should be treated to a night of action featuring the young up and coming talent from GoldenBoys roster. Expect fireworks!

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http://www.premiersports.tv/

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look at the comments on the channel updates tab!

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Sorry bud, I can't see what I'm looking for. Is it the deal Premier Sports have with FOX to show GoldenBoy fights each month?

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it just says they have tried to get on virgin but they dont deem it good enough for virgin to show it(2 tobs under boxing/mma-channel updates)

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I think Premier Sports have their own deal with FOX to show GoldenBoy fights. The shows on BoxNation are from the Spanish channel Telefutura. GoldenBoy have their fingure in every pie! In America they are on HBO, Showtime, FOX and Telefutura.

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f53/gb...-deal-2050701/

"TV's New Home of Boxing in the UK, Channel 456 on Sky and 546 on Virgin, will show two LIVE GBP shows per month that will include one of their major HBO or Showtime TV events and one show from their hit Solo Boxeo series."

http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/06/...-on-boxnation/

"On Saturday 25th August it’s a double-header starting at the 02 World Arena in Berlin, Germany with Robert Steiglitz’s seventh defence of the WBO World Super-Middleweight title against Arthur Abraham and then it’s over to America for a Golden Boy Promotions Solo Boxeo show."

I'm positive BoxNation posted something in the last 7 days on Facebook about this. I've e-mailed them asking to confirm if the Solo Boxeo show will be shown.

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cheers chad its been a while! you been away? are you going to the burns mitchell fight?

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it does also say

Later that day BoxNation will show delayed footage of a Golden Boy Promotions Solo Boxeo show from Texas between lightweights Carlos Molina and Marcos Leonardo Jimenez.

after the chavez jr andy lee fight and i dont remeber that happening

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I've been here but not posting in this thread. No pro boxing to talk of as such! The Olympic boxing was great for team GB. Will be interesting to see which fighters turn pro, and which promoters they go with.

Mick Hennessey on Channel 5 will give the fighter massive exposure but with limited dates and Mick's limited funds it could take a long time for the fighters to reach their true potential.

Eddie Hearn on SKY will give the fighters some great exposure and should progress their careers nicely. They will have the chance to box on the undercards of Carl Froch and Kell Brook which will be a great experience.

Frank Warren on BoxNation will give the fighters least exposure but can get them out anywhere between 5 and 10 times in the year easily. Frank also has a proven track record of getting his fighters British, Commonwealth, European and World title fights within 5 years of turning pro with him.

I would love to go to Burns Vs. Mitchell but I can't afford it. Got the wife's birthday next month and our first anniversary. A punch up in the SECC isn't high on her priority list! Are you going to the fight?

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I don't remember it either. I'm sure Buncey would have mentioned it during the live broadcast of Chavez Jr. and Lee. Hopefully I didn't miss it due to Virgin not updating the EPG info correctly!

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boxnation have confirmed the sturm v geale fight 01/09/12 and sky are showing golovkin v proska delayed 8.30 am 02/09/12

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and garcia v morales 20/10/12

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did they get back to you chad about the solo boxeo thingy?

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Nothing from them at all about Solo Boxeo.

Exciting times with Boxnation confirming tons of fights. Still think there is a couple to be announced too. I'm expecting:

08th September - Vitali Klitschko Vs. Manuel Charr

13th October - Brandon Rios Vs. Mike Alvarado & Nonito Donaire Vs. Toshiaki Nishioka

Doesn't look like anyone will be picking up Andre Ward Vs. Chad Dawson, which is a real shame. I'm hoping SKY pick up Sergio Gabriel Martinez Vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Noticed Macklin is fighting on the undercard, and SKY do like showing Macklin in action.

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boxnation have replied to my message on facebook

The GBP deal involves one of their HBO/Showtime shows and one of the Soleo/Telefutura shows each month. Obviously this won't necessarily be hard and fast; some months there could be more, some months less, such as in August.

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That's good to know. Must admit I'd rather watch HBO and Showtime broadcasts ahead of the Telefutura shows.

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Great to have live boxing back on Boxnation tonight.

The undercard isn't the best but Robert Stieglitz Vs. Arthur Abraham should be fun. I think that we might see an exciting performance from Abraham. I fancy him to stop Stieglitz.

Noticed Boxnation are taking a bit of stick on Facebook for showing MMA on the channel. Whilst their coverage of MMA won't have an impact on their boxing output, subscribers of the channel just aren't happy. Subscribers are asking why Boxnation aren't investing the money in launching a HD channel, or securing more boxing rights, instead of investing in MMA.

Got to admit, I'm totally against MMA on the channel too. I pay £10.00 per month for a boxing channel. MMA bores me to tears. I don't want any of my subscription money going into MMA. I want my money to be invested in boxing.

I've got a feeling Boxnation might have to do a u-turn on their decision to screen MMA if subscribers keep on complaining. Surely Boxnation aren't arrogant enough to ignore their customers wishes?

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Chad, what is the undercard tonight on BoxNation? Thanks in advance :)

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Not 100% sure of the running order but below are the fights we should see as part of tonights broadcast:

Dustin Dirks (24-0-0) Vs. Sandro Siproshvili (25-13-0)
Light Heavyweight Contest

Robin Krasniqi (37-2-0) Vs. Serdar Sahin (20-0-0)
Vacant WBO International light heavyweight title

Jack Culcay (11-0-0) Vs. Frederic Serre (13-6-0)
Vacant WBA Inter-Continental light middleweight title

Krasniqi Vs. Sahin should be interesting. About 5 months ago Nathan Cleverly was scheduled to defend his world title against Krasniqi, but Cleverly pulled out due to a virus. Neither Krasniqi or Sahin have fought at a high level, and tonight could be both fighters toughest test yet. Sahin has the better knockout record, and used to fight up at Cruiserweight. Krasniqi has only stopped 13 opponents in 39 fights, but has stopped 6 of his last 10 opponents. We might see a stoppage in this fight!

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Cheers Chad, you're a star! :)

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No spoilers, but the action from Germany was great. Sturm Vs. Geale next week with the prospect of the winner facing either Abraham or Stieglitz.

I can't wait until Marko Huck is back in action again. He has zero technique, and zero style, but boy he is entertaining to watch.

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The Brendan Engel and 'Bomber' Graham film was cracking too!

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Oh yeah, totally forgot about that. I do enjoy when Boxnation unexpectedly drop in something from the archive.

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september is a big month for boxing on uk tv!

saturday 1st: sturm v geale-boxnation
golovkin v proksa-skysports(delayed 8.30am sunday 2nd)

friday 7th: conquest v tims-boxnation

saturday 8th: bellew v miranda-sky sports
alexander v bailey-boxnation
klitschko v charr-??
ward v dawson-??
adamek v walker-??

friday 14th: hoffman v kretschmann-eurosport
saunders v fletcher-boxnation

saturday 15th: hernandez v ross-boxnation
alvarez v lopez-boxnation
agyei-dua v corcoran-primetime
martinez v chavez jr-primetime

saturday 22nd: mitchell v burns-boxnation
frampton v molitor sky sports

friday 28th: alekseev v dzila-eurosport

saturday 29th: pulev v ustinov-boxnation

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sky sports have announced they will be showing ward v dawson and froch will be fighting yusaf mack!

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Not interested in Froch Vs. Mack :td: I know Froch is due an easy fight but this is well below what I was hoping for. Watched Mack a few times on ESPN, not impressed.

Ward Vs. Dawson on the other hand :D Well done to SKY. I honestly didn't think they'd pick this up.

I'm very disappointed that Martinez Vs. Chavez Jr. is on Primetime. I simply can't justify paying £15.00 for a one off show. I know it's going to be a great fight but when did either of these 2 become PPV attractions in the UK? Still, as long as people buy it Bob Arum and Primetime will charge for it:(

I still think we'll end up seeing Klitschko Vs. Charr on Boxnation.

Tomasz Adamek Vs. Travis Walker might be picked up by Premier Sports, seeing they have broadcast his last 2 fights. We might however see a surprise UK broadcaster for this one. Adamek has been muted as a future opponent for Tyson Fury. The fight in the States is being broadcast on WealthTV. WealthTV and Hennessey Sports agreed a broadcast deal 3 weeks ago that would see them broadcast six UK based Hennessy Sports from its "Next Generation" series, which includes Tyson Fury. I have a funny feeling Channel 5 or 5 USA might pick up Adamek Vs. Walker.

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BoxNation announced on Facebook earlier today that Nathan Cleverly's next WBO World Light-Heavyweight opponent will be named next Monday around 11.30am - midday. Whilst both Tavoris Cloud and Beibut Shumenov are rumoured to be next, it's more likely Cleverly will face the WBO #1 contender Denis Simcic:

http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?cat...uman_id=175549

Who ever is announced, we should see Cleverly back in action this November.

Another fight coming to Boxnation in November will be Marco Huck Vs. Firat Arslan. The fight was announced today by the WBO. This should be broadcast as part of the deal Boxnation have with Sauerland.

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Well BoxNation have taken the first step towards alienating some, if not most of their current subscribers.

Tonight on what is supposed to be a dedicated boxing channel, they broadcast UWC Uncovered, a brand new MMA magazine show. They also confirmed on Facebook:

"There are longer term plans to show live MMA events, although we currently don't have any details on this.

Needless to say, this won't distract us from our main focus: bringing everyone unmissable live boxing action!"

I contacted their support team by e-mail to register my disdain:

"MMA on the channel flies in the face of what you promised for BoxNation:

"We're not going to get distracted by other sports"

"We want to put the fans first for once"

I pay £10.00 per month for a dedicated boxing channel. Whilst boxing is still your main focus, it's clearly no longer your only focus. I am concerned that you no longer understand what your customers want. I'm also concerned about the general direction the channel could be heading in.

I want to be able to tune into BoxNation, at any time of the day, knowing I'm about to watch some boxing. As soon as I start tuning into the channel expecting boxing, and it's MMA that's on instead, them I'm no longer getting the service I'm paying for. It's not just all about live boxing. It'd happily watch archive fights and documentaries all day.... that's why I pay for the channel.

Financially times are tight. People are being more careful about what they spend, and what they are spending it on. Don't give people, who have been dedicated to your channel since launch, a reason to reconsider their subscription as they'll quickly find something else to spend their £10.00 per month on."

Will wait an see what they have to say. I feel let down by them big time. Imagine if someone launched a dedicated football channel called Football Nation. Imagine the reaction if they started to introduce rugby onto the channel.

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jesse vargas v aaron martinez is live on espn friday night fights but its on thursday 13th september!

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rumours that hatton promotions have signed a 3 fight deal with itv with ricky the main attraction!

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Whilst I'm not 100% convinced I want to see Hatton back in the ring, it would be great to see boxing back on ITV. I'm all for people who can't afford subscription fees being able to access boxing free of charge.

Frank Warren does breifly mention Ricky Hatton and ITV in his Sun artile this week:

There’s also a rumour that a possible Ricky Hatton comeback could be on ITV.

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/boxing/4514889/Frank-Warren-Cleverly-Froch-and-Burns-must-shine.html#ixzz25EFhR6Gq

"There’s also a rumour that a possible Ricky Hatton comeback could be on ITV."

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Nathan Cleverly to defend his WBO light heavyweight title against Ukraininan Vyacheslav Uzelkov on Oct 27! not the fight many where expecting!

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BIG disappointment. BoxNation have been great for European and International action but their UK events have questionable. Warren used to own the UK scene 5 years ago but Matchroom are now on top.

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matchroom are putting bigger fights on but i would say warren has a better stable but doesnt seem to want them to fight! cleverley,chisora,s sexton,enzo,mckenzie,johnson,p smith,buglioni,bj saunders,bradsaunders,selkirk,hall,omeara,cox,webb ,osullivan,dignum,baker,gavin,jennings,skeete,heff ron,l smith,s smith,groves,degale(still),burns,mitchell,murray,a ppleby,walsh,ormond,m smith,morgan,a sexton,selby

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klitschko v charr on boxnation saturday!

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That's great news about Klitshcko Vs. Charr. Makes this Saturday a crazy night of boxing as both SKY and BoxNation do double head events. We are seriously looking at 14 hours of boxing and will be treated to around 15 fights all in. Can't wait! The wife isn't as enthusiastic.

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On the 15th September Goodwin Main Events will have their first show on Primetime. Virgin customers won't have access to the broadcast via their TV but can watch the broadcast here on the official stream free of charge:

http://www.sportstonightlive.com/

A preview show will be screened this Thursday at 6pm and 10pm, also at the above website.

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cheers chad

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Reports on Boxrec suggest Ovill Mckenzie vs Enzo Maccarinelli has been added to the Cleverly undercard. I know he is a drug cheat, I know he has no chin and I know he should retire for the good of his health however there is something about Enzo Maccarinelli that makes him must watch TV. His fights are so unpredictable.

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Nearly a week has passed since you emailed them about your concerns as a customer. Have you had a reply yet?

If not, this says so much about this company.

Not replying to emails and then making embarrassingly lame excuses for not doing so, which bordered on insolence, is the main reason we decided not to do business with them from launch.

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No reply at all. I do however think that subscribers of the channel made their opinions very clear on the matter. Facebook, Twitter and Youtube was awash with boxing fans telling them to take MMA elsewhere.

BoxNation confirmed today on Twitter they will no longer be showing Olusegun Vs. Matthyse this Saturday. The show does actually go ahead. BoxNation have given no reason why they are not showing the action.

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Word floating about Manchester is that he is turning pro on a Hatton bill at the MEN in November which will also feature Mr. Hatton himself and be aired on ITV

Daily Mail are reporting this story! He's going to be featured in a two part documentary 'The Gloves Are Off' aired on Sky One in the build up to his debut. Then Sky One are doing a post fight special, Allegedly Channel covering the fight from the MEN Arena in Manchester. Quotes from Freddie, McGuigan as well. 30th November, tickets go on sale Friday, Heavyweight contest, unnamed opponent. ITV are on the story now too.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/box...ain-boxer.html

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Been following this today at work. It's interesting that he might be fighting on a Hatton bill. BoxNation did confirm earlier today on Facebook they will be showing the fight. I wonder if Hatton and BoxNation have agreed a deal?

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hopefully id love it if was a deal like the maloney deal but hatton have got 1 show on eurosport so it maybe just a 1 show deal

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Various posters over at BoxRec have suggested the Eurosport show is a one off deal. I think Ricky must have agreed a deal with BoxNation. Frank Warren has commented about the fight today in The Sun, and has made it clear he isn't promoting the event:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...e-a-punch.html

"Warren, who insists he is not involved with promoting the fight, is not convinced the Lancashire legend will make an impact in the heavyweight division."

The only other promoter on BoxNation is Frank Maloney, and I can't see him putting this fight on.

Since rumours started in July about Rickys return to the ring, it has always been suggested he would fight this November in Manchester. Both Ricky and Freddie are friends. I can't think of anything other than a Hatton / BoxNation deal.

Ricky Hatton return + Freddie Flintoff debut = £££££££ for both Hatton and BoxNation.

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yeh thats what i thought they just getting 1 off deals where they can for now until they get a good offer! i wouldnt think they could get many offers than what they already will have had unless ricky makes a comeback!

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What I find a little strange is SKY making 2 separate shows about Freddies fight. The first show will air on SKY1 the night before the fight, and the second show a few days after the fight. I wouldn't have expected SKY to build-up a show so much which is featuring on a rival channel. Even if Ricky doesn't return that night, people will join BoxNation to see what many feel is a freak show. Personally I think Freddie is entitled to do what he wants. If he wants to give boxing a try, why should anyone talk it down or just outright rubbish it. He clearly loves boxing and isn't doing this for the money. I wish him nothing but good luck, and will be watching on the 30th November.

Would be interesting if they put him in with an Ozzie opponent :D

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SKY are showing Lucian Bute Vs. Denis Grachev. I don't think it's live. They will be showing it on Sunday the 4th November. Will be interesting to see what Bute has left after such a crushing defeat at the hands of Froch.

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hatton promotions to make announcment friday! will it be rickys comeback? or will it be a tv deal for hatton promotions? we will see friday!

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TV deal, TV deal, TV deal :D

TONIGHT at 8pm - Canelo Alvarez and Josesito Lopez, the pre-fight documentary exclusively on BoxNation!
Watch the Mexican powerhouse Saul Alvarez and his upstart challenger Josesito Lopez as they prepare for the big stage of the MGM Grand Arena LIVE on BoxNation this Saturday night

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some good shows that arent picked up yet but on at times where boxnation dont have anything on!

september:

tuesday 18th september bakhtin v gasca
friday 21st a show in london(hilton) involving liam smith and joe selkirk(bbbc site have it promoted by frank warren so why isnt it on boxnation?
saturday 29th rodriguez v escalera,del valle v darchinyan,chilemba v tba

october:

friday 5th rose v harris,dickens v tba,askin v tba
saturday 6th fuentes v calderon,vasquez jr v marguez,oquendo v nieves
saturday 6th baysangurov v konecny
friday 12th stevenson v george
friday 12th larsen v solis
friday 12th hatton v lomax,farrell v tba
saturday 13th rios v alvarado,donaire v nishioka

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Yeah some real good fights.

I'd be surprised if the Liam Smith and Joe Selkirk fight isn't televised. It's the main event of the Debra charity fight night which Warren supports each year. Actually when I think back last years event was between Jamie Cox and Obodai Sia for the Commonwealth title. The fight took place on the 08th September and was televised on SKY Sports, just 2 weeks before Frank Warren and BoxNation confirmed the launch of their new channel together.

If I had to pick just one show, I'd love it if BoxNation picked up Donaire Vs. Nishioka.

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Reading from various sources that Hatton Promotions have landed a new deal with SKY!

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chavez jnr v martinez documentary is on a boxing special tommorow at friday night 12am on 5 usa!

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Pacquiao v. Marquez IV was confirmed earlier today. Taking place on the 8th of December. Not really a fight I'm excitied about. Marquez will just get robbed yet again.

Primetime will no doubt be favourites to land the fight however Boxnation might have a chance if the sales of Chavez Jr. against Martinez are weak.


Boxnation related news:

* Paul Butler will fight John Donnelly on the 9th November in Liverpool on BoxNation & Frankie Gavin fight TBA in the next few days!

* Britain’s number one boxing promoter Frank Warren Promotions, have agreed a partnership deal with Britain’s highest selling and most read weekly men’s magazine, Nuts for the 2012-13 season. Part of the deal will see Nuts providing the ringcard girls for all Frank Warren Promotions and Queensberry Promotions events.

The deal will also include unprecedented coverage of Frank Warren’s and Queensberry’s roster of championship boxers and events. With the aim being to help raise the profile of the sport and give mainstream sports fans real insight into the stars of British boxing.

Nuts will be granted exclusive access, to give their readers the closest and most up to date boxing news, features and competitions from the UK’s best stable of fighters and from TV’s home of boxing BoxNation.

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This is a good watch if you're a fan of the channel:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcSbB7s3_T0

BoxNation held a press conference earlier today to celebrate their first anniversary. Plenty of interesting information about the channel etc...

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Even more info!!!

Noticed that the British Boxing Board of Control confirmed the following earlier today:

"JUNIOR WITTER (Holder) v FRANKIE GAVIN

Following the opening of purse bids on Wednesday, 12th September 2012 at the Board's Head Office, the winning bid was submitted by Promoter Frank Warren. The above contest will take place on a date and at a venue as yet to be advised."

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Some really interesting and positive quotes from the press conference and Frank Warren afterwards:

Simon Green CEO in reference to the channels growth:

"The fastest growing subscription channel that this country has ever seen."

Frank Warren on the channels current subscription levels:

"The subscription levels we are at now are what we where forecasting to get by next March."

Frank Warren on the next 12 months:

"Some of the signings we are going to be announcing in the next month or so, will be great for the channel"

I wonder what the new signings could be? Wonder if it's another promoter i.e. 50 Cent (TMT Promotions) It could of course just be confirmation of more fights between now and the end of the year. I was reading that Frank Warren is planning a bumper Christmas show on BoxNation featuring title fights at British and World level!

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Not sure what any of this has to do with the thread . Hi I never go off road do I !

Still well done for keeping your pet channel out front & in peoples faces

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I'm not into boxing really, but this is an excellent thread which has produced debate about things such as sporting TV rights etc by virtue of the fact that its been allowed to stray off topic from time to time. I think the mods on here can be too quick to clamp down on apparently off topic posts. This thread serves as a gentle reminder that they shouldn't be.

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I so agree about the mods. Do away with them I say :p::angel:

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I’ll take that as a backwards compliment :D

Boxnation should be paying me commission.

Maybe the question mark should be dropped from the name of the thread to make it more relevant? Or maybe the thread should be moved to the sports section?

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the show next friday 21st is on boxnation involving liam smith!

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Boxnation are showing 3 countdown shows this week in the build up to Burns Vs. Mitchell. They air on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Not 100% of the broadcast times yet but all 3 should be unmissable!

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Free boxing online just now:

http://www.primetimelive.co.uk/sportstonight/

It's an official broadcast and great stream quality.

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the show on friday was announced on bunce hour last night but now isnt on tv!

and also eubank jr is fighting saturday night in denmark but will on channel 5 tuesdaynight 12.35am

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Any reason given by BoxNation? Has the show been cancelled or just the TV coverage? Maybe they have decided to put more time into pushing Mitchell and Burns this Friday, on the eve of the broadcast, to land more subscribers. I'd imagine a Bunce special this Friday along with weigh-in footage and final day interviews from both fighters and their camps to build up the fight. As a Burns fan I think I'd prefer to see this than the Debra charity event this Friday.

Good to see Channel 5 sticking with boxing however it's such a strange time to show the fight.

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no reason given

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Wow somewhat of a major coup for Mick Hennessy today. James DeGale has left Frank Warren and has signed a long term deal with Hennessy Sports.

Channel 5 viewers will get to see DeGale live in action on the 13th October against an unnamed opponent as of yet.

Got to admit, Hennessy has been growing a decent stable since he lost Carl Froch and John Murray.

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so you do you think will be announced as ricky hattons oposition tomorrow? and what undercard fights? ive got my ticket!cant wait!

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I would have loved to go but I'm strapped for cash big time at the moment.

There is a lot of noise for Katsidis however after Hatton was stopped by Mayweather he came back against Juan Lazcano who was 33 and past his best. I think coming back after 3 years out against Katsidis is a risk. I'd be happier to see him in with guys like Kendall Holt, Jan Zaveck or Nate Campbell. Truthfully I think he'll announce someone that catches everyone off guard.

I hope he confirms his TV deal too.

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what was backwards about Well done ?
Most of the time I have no idea what you are talking about,but I still read your postings,as they are clear & all knowledge is good. Unlike Waffle:cool:...say no more

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Oh, sorry I must have misread. Thanks :D

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No problem, just worried you misunderstood me. I like anyone ( sorry of the pun ) who fights his corner.:)

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Well Ricky Hatton is set to face former WBA welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko. On paper the 35 year old Ukrainian boasts an impressive record of 33 fights, 32 wins and only 1 defeat. The 1 defeat however was in his last fight, by way of knockout of to the feather fisted Paulie Malignaggi. Malignaggi was a big step up in class for Senchenko. Senchenko failed the test. A fit and hungry Hatton will toy with this guy for 8 to 10 rounds before stopping him. A very easy nights work for Hatton.

Apparently representatives from Primetime where present today however people spotted Ricky shooting promo work with SKY. Looks like Boxnation is out of the picture. I wonder if we will see SKY bringing back PPV boxing for this event? I certainly hope not!

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Checking the Boxnation Facebook page earier today and noticed 2 things that suggests they might just be in the running for the Ricky Hatton fight afterall.

Firstly on Friday they added a poll to their Facebook page asking people to vote on the outcome of the Hatton fight. Boxnation only ever tend to poll fights that are being broadcast on their channel.

Secondly they where asked if they where showing the Hatton fight to which Boxnation replied:

"We don't know the answer to this yet Martin, but when we do we'll holler!"

Not the kind of answer you'd give if you where not in the running to broadcast the event.

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they tend to give that reply to anything they dont have chad but the poll is a possible sign they have possibly done a deal already or are trying to get it

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Oh I see. Fingers crossed then!

Confirmed for this Saturday is Zaurbek Baysangurov vs Lukas Konecny for the WBO World Light-Middleweight Championship.

The card on the 20th October is beginning to look epic!

Danny Garcia Vs. Erik Morales - WBC & WBC welterweight titles

Paul Malignaggi Vs. Pablo Cesar Cano - WBA World welterweight title

Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam Vs. Peter Quillin - WBO middleweight title

Devon Alexander Vs. Randall Bailey - IBF welterweight title

Plus Daniel Jacobs, Dmirti Salita and Luis Collazo on the undercard too.

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never mind box nation.. wats premier sports channel like?

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It doesn't look good for Virgin customers wanting Premier Sports. The channel has been up and running now for 2 years and still no sign of it. Talks took place about 8 months ago but broke down. To the best of my knowledge nothing has happened since.

Looks like the closest us Virgin customers will get to the channel is the Premier Sports official stream:

http://www.premiersports.tv/top/streaming/

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the show is wales 27th october is off

http://www.eastsideboxing.com/2012/c...n-los-angeles/

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Yeah saw that earlier this morning. People who have bought tickets will get a refund. Might be bad news for people who have already booked hotels and train tickets:(

Other fights on the card have been moved about. Junior Witter Vs. Frankie Gavin will now take place on 01st November 2012. Ovill McKenzie Vs. Enzo Maccarinelli is now scheduled for 09th November 2012 in Liverpool. Paul Smith has also been added to the Liverpool show.

It's a great move for Nathan Cleverley to feature on a Showtime Goldenboy card. If Nathan can come through this, looking impressive, a fight with Bernard Hopkins would become very easy to make. It also means we'll get to see bantamweight Abner Mares Vs. Anselmo Moreno.

Here is the latest schedule for Boxnation. Not all shows have officially confirmed yet:

06th October 2012: Zaurbek Baysangurov vs Lukas Konecny

13th October 2012: David Price vs Audley Harrison

20th October 2012: Danny Garcia vs Erik Morales, Paulie Malignaggi vs Pablo Cesar Cano, Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam vs Paul Quillin, Devon Alexander Vs. Randall Bailey

27th October 2012: Denis Lebedev vs Guillermo Jones

01st November 2012: Junior Witter vs Frankie Gavin

03rd November 2012: Marco Huck vs Firat Arslan

09th November 2012: Ovill McKenzie vs Enzo Maccarinelli

10th November 2012: Abner Mares vs Anselmo Moreno, Nathan Cleverley Vs. TBA

30th November 2012: Freddie Flintoff vs TBA

08th December 2012: Brian Magee Vs. Mikkel Kessler

15th December 2012: Ricky Burns vs TBA, George Groves Vs. TBA

15th December 2012: Arthur Abraham vs TBA

There are plenty of great shows coming up in the next few months but they are being promoted by either Top Rank or Gary Shaw. Would be great if Boxnation could snap up a proper long term deal with either promoter, similar to the Goldenboy deal.

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Thanks for the update Chad, Freddie sounds a bit of a crazy move at his age to start up a professional boxing career!

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It sure is. There has been a lot on negative publicity however I feel if it's something he really wants to do, let him do it. I can't see it being a long career, 1 fight and he'll probably retire.

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Here is an interesting article on Ricky Hattons potential future TV deal:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/box....html?ITO=1490

The Daily Mail seem to suggest that Frank Warren, via Boxnation, are the most likely candidates to show the fight. The Daily Mail however then go on to make the following suggestion:

"The mould could be broken wide open for Hatton if Showtime, believed to have made the largest US bid for the fight thus far, were to beam their signal into the UK via trans-Atlantic satellite. A deal of convenience with ESPN would give them access to that network’s existing broadcast channel here."

Hattons return on ESPN, that would be great for XL customers! Seems unlikely but could happen.

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New fights confirmed on Boxnation:

Cotto v Trout
Guerrero v Berto
DeMarco v Broner
Huck v Arslan
Bogere v Abril

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Simon Green, the chief executive of the Boxnation boxing channel backed by Frank Warren, will be leaving Boxnation to join BT as the head of their new BT Sport pay-TV channel.

Wonder if he'll try and take Warren, and some of the boxing rights in place with Boxnation with him?

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Boxnation tweeted earlier today that Primetime have secured the rights to Hattons comeback fight.

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that had been rumoured for a while sheme like as he said hes not back in it for the money! been away 2 weeks chade have i missed anything?

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So know one will watch it at £14:95:(

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Not much really. Here is Boxnation latest schedule:

NOVEMBER

Thursday 1st - Junior Witter v Frankie Gavin

Saturday 3rd - Marco Huck v Firsat Arslan

Friday 9th - Paul Butler v John Donnelly

Friday 9th - Ovill McKenzie v Enzo Maccarinelli

Saturday 10th - Nathan Cleverly v Ryan Coyne

Saturday 10th - Abner Mares v Anselmo Moreno

Saturday 17th - Antonio DeMarco v Adrien Broner

Saturday 24th - Robert Guerrero v Andre Berto

Saturday 24th - Sharif Bogere v Richard Abril

Friday 30th - David Price v Matt Skelton

Friday 30th - Freddie Flintoff v TBA

DECEMBER

Saturday 1st - Austin Trout v Miguel Cotto

Saturday 15th - Ricky Burns v Liam Walsh

Saturday 15th - George Groves v Glen Johnson

Saturday 15th - Billy Joe Saunders v Nick Blackwell

Sadly this weeks fight between Denis Lebedev and Guillermo Jones is off. Buncey did mention on Monday that there might still be some live action on Boxnation, but nothing confirmed yet. I'm guessing they'll pick up the live show in Italy:

Devis Boschiero Vs. Antonio De Vitis for the European super featherweight title. It's being broadcast locally by RaiSport. Should be real cheap for Boxnation to pick up so late.

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I think most die hard boxing and Hatton fans will probably stump up the cash. Personally I find it very hard for Primetime to justify charging £14.95 for about 4 hours worth of live action when Boxnation gives you a whole channel dedicated to the sport for only £10.00 per month.

I usually watch big fights with my Dad, 2 brothers and a couple of friends. I'll pay the £14.95 if everyone else covers the beers, snacks and pizzas!

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BREAKING: Vazquez v Quintero LIVE on BoxNation this Saturday night!

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At Verona, N.Y. (HBO):
Thomas Dulorme vs. Luis Carlos Abregu, 10 rounds, welterweights;
Miguel Vazquez vs. Marvin Quintero, 12 rounds, for Vazquez's IBF lightweight title; Mauricio Herrera vs. Karim Mayfield, 10 rounds, junior welterweights;
Javier Flores vs. Alberto Herrera, 8 rounds, welterweights;
Joel Edward Brunker vs. Carlos Fulgencio, 6 or 8 rounds, featherweights;
Ryon McKenzie vs. Eric Watkins, 6 rounds, light heavyweights;
John Thompson vs. Christopher Chatman, 6 rounds, junior middleweights;
Eric Fields vs. Kevin Franklin, 6 rounds, cruiserweights

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A has-been who is making himself a fool again.:td:

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Excellent!

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I just hope he doesn't get hurt :(

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Is`nt that what boxing is all about:erm: Or can you get a knockout without hurting any one ?

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novembers not a bad month for boxing on uk tv!

thursday 1st: witter v gavin (bxnation)
saturday 3rd: huck v arslan (bxnation)
saturday 3rd: prizefighter (skysports)
sunday 4th:8am bute v grachev (skysports)
friday 9th: donnelly v butler (bxnation)
saturday 10th: klitschko v wach (possibly bxnation)
saturday 10th: mares v moreno (bxnation)
saturday 17th: froch v mack (skysports)
saturday 17th: broner v demarco (bxnation)
saturday 24th: hatton v senchenko (primetime)
saturday 24th: guerrero v berto (bxnation)
friday 30th: price v skelton,flintoff (bxnation)

something on every weekend for boxing fans if you have sky and bxnation

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peter fury been on twitter saying they hope to announce boytsov as tysons opponent 1st december!

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scott harrison v john simpson 1st december!

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Would be a good test for Fury, much better than who he has faced in the last year.