BoxNation on Virgin Media?

[Chad]

Originally Posted by Maggy J

So does this channel actually provide the boxing that so many fans have been missing out on since Sky began to milk the sport?

It's providing fans with the action they missed since Setanta Sports closed. Another positive about Boxnation is they show hours worth of fights from the undercard live meaning plenty of young and upcoming boxers are getting good exposure. The success of Boxnation, and the quality of their live British shows, will be based on subscription levels. The more subscribers, the better the fights.

[Kingofthedead4]

Originally Posted by Chad

It's providing fans with the action they missed since Setanta Sports closed. Another positive about Boxnation is they show hours worth of fights from the undercard live meaning plenty of young and upcoming boxers are getting good exposure. The success of Boxnation, and the quality of their live British shows, will be based on subscription levels. The more subscribers, the better the fights.

Also the better the cards and fights the better the subscription. Swings and roundabouts.

[thatllbeme]

every week different fights get added like last nights card and last weeks also. fair play to them if they can get it they will and like chad says the more people who subscribe the more money they have to bid for the bigger fights like pacquiao and mayweather

[zekeisaszekedoes]

Originally Posted by Chad

Thinking back Valero was on the books of Golden Boy Promotions. Maybe Boxnation will repeat some of his fights? His first 18 ended in the first round. You could probably watch this guys whole career within 4 hours.

Going from the performances he put in with the video links you posted I'd be more than happy to spend an evening doing that.

Originally Posted by Chad

If you want to see a crazy K.O. check this out from last night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzmY8KJY74Q

Best K.O. of 2011!

Bloody hell, that is awesome! The five punch flurry was deadly accurate and even looks clean (good technique) when in slow motion replay! Hope he goes on to face more worthy opponents in future.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Maggy J

So does this channel actually provide the boxing that so many fans have been missing out on since Sky began to milk the sport?

Only time will answer that question.

[thatllbeme]

the boxnation websites been updated and looks worse and with less info than the one they had

[Chad]

Originally Posted by thatllbeme

the boxnation websites been updated and looks worse and with less info than the one they had

It looks the same to me. Isn't the new site set to launch tomorrow?

[BoxNation]

Hi guys,

The new BoxNation website has recently gone live - you'll be pleased to know we'll be adding more content to it shortly! In the meantime you can post any questions on our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BoxNationTV and we'll respond.

BoxNation

[BoxNation]

Subscription is now avaiable through our website - http://www.boxnation.tv/subscribe/

All the best,

BoxNation

[Arthurgray50@blu]

Checked out the sub's, sorry £10.00 is too high for one channel, no matter what it is, they will give big bouts for the first couple of months, then they will give you mediocre fights.

Its like box office on Sky, you watch the crap fight first, and then the big one that last about two rounds, these promoters are not stupid, niether are Sky or VM.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Checked out the sub's, sorry £10.00 is too high for one channel, no matter what it is, they will give big bouts for the first couple of months, then they will give you mediocre fights.

Its like box office on Sky, you watch the crap fight first, and then the big one that last about two rounds, these promoters are not stupid, niether are Sky or VM.

It seems nothing can please you Arthur no matter what it is.

[Arthurgray50@blu]

You cannot win with anyone on this forum, You have members complaining about paying money for extra channels, on the VM network and that they won't pay it.

And yet you have ONE channel comes on for £10.00 per month, and you will have members queuing up to pay it - doesn't make sense.

[AZIMUTH]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Checked out the sub's, sorry £10.00 is too high for one channel, no matter what it is, they will give big bouts for the first couple of months, then they will give you mediocre fights.

Its like box office on Sky, you watch the crap fight first, and then the big one that last about two rounds, these promoters are not stupid, niether are Sky or VM.

youve got it sized up right arthur,,,,,Boxnation and his pals have worked out the market potential and they will clean up.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Checked out the sub's, sorry £10.00 is too high for one channel, no matter what it is, they will give big bouts for the first couple of months, then they will give you mediocre fights.

Its like box office on Sky, you watch the crap fight first, and then the big one that last about two rounds, these promoters are not stupid, niether are Sky or VM.

At least with Virgin if you take the channel, and Boxnation aren't delivering the fights you think they should, you can simply cancel the channel as long as you've had it for 30 days.

If you are right then why not get the channel to watch the big bouts for the first couple of months then cancel?

For Boxnation to be a success they need to deliver big fights and live events week in, week out or people will simply walk away. I'd rather pay £10.00 per month for a dedicated channel rather than £15.00 every 10 weeks for a PPV show that only lasts 3 hours.

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I signed up again online for a callback about Boxnation. My call is due today between 4pm and 9pm. So far nothing. Still just over 2 hours to go.

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Okay good news, Virgin called me back and the channel has been added to my package.

I was very interested that the individual who called me back politely reminded me that the Amir Khan fight on the 10th December is on SKY Sports, not Boxnation. Is that part of the official information virgin have asked to be confirmed over the telephone? I'm sure Boxnation wouldn't be happy to hear Virgin customers are being reminded what their direct competitor is offering in a couple of weeks time.

[thatllbeme]

that maybe a reminder so u dont cancel sky sports in favour of boxnation.

im a bit disapointed with the new website like chad no info on future events or anything other than registration stuff