The_budweiser Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Goldenboy launch PPV website in time for Canelo vs Smith On Mexican Independence Weekend, Golden Boy Promotions will offer the world championship battle between heavy punchers, former two-division world champion Canelo Alvarez (47-1-1, 33 KOs) and WBO Junior Middleweight World Champion, Liam “Beffy” Smith (23-0-1, 13 KOs), on online pay-per-view via new site, Canelo vs. Smith - Official Pay Per View. Live from the home of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, Canelo vs. Smith - Official Pay Per View will allow fans the opportunity to watch this mega-fight on the device of their choice on September 17. This online offering is designed to reach those consumers who don’t have access to the HBO Pay-Per-View telecast that’s available through cable TV, satellite and telco pay-per-view providers. “Our premium platform is designed with the boxing fan in mind and will provide fans a deep immersive pre-fight video experience featuring exclusive behind the scenes programming from training camp throughout fight week,” said Oscar De La Hoya Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. “Our goal is to give fans access beyond the ring in a way that enriches their on-line viewing experience throughout fight night. ” Goldenboyppv.com is one of many new platforms Golden Boy Promotions has launched over the past 12 months. Page not found - - Boxing News - Ring News24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... This is geared towards all cord cutters. Smart move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... This is geared towards all cord cutters. Smart move. VIP Promotions have a website in UK but they show free fights and show their upcoming fighters for free. Shame on Golden Boy trying to make a quick buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... Dangan went the subscription route with their service, A-sign do a PPV service in Japan...both of those have popped up in the last few months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... VIP Promotions have a website in UK but they show free fights and show their upcoming fighters for free. Shame on Golden Boy trying to make a quick buck. Well Golden Boy has been doing those GB Live / Ring TV Live cards, which they upload to their youtube channel. Most of the fighters on this Canelo PPV were featured on there for the last 18 months. Diego De La Hoya, Joseph Diaz, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... It begs the question: Will GBP be severing all ties with HBO in the future? After all, unless the GBP service costs MORE than the HBO service (not likely) this will probably steal a lot of customers from HBO. HBO isn't going to like that. Maybe the two companies have a deal, where the revenue is shared equally? - But then neither side has a strong motive to spend money & effort on the pre-shows, the quality of the production, etc. Why not just let "the other guy" do it? It's very strange. The one positive outcome I can envision is, if every major promotional company does the same thing, then Showtime and HBO could disappear from boxing completely. That might end some of the ridiculous stalemates that have in the past prevented great fights from happening. - Or it could make things even worse. I don't even feel like thinking on it. :noidea: Edited September 7, 2016 by Cableaddict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... --- Looks to me they're trying to attract an untapped niche which may well eventually drain HBO. At any rate, Tue/Manny probably put PPV in a long term death spiral that may prove to be fatal. What, 200-300K buys for this fight nobody ever thought of before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sould664 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... Seems like a smart move, they could offer the PPV's for cheaper and also have better access to the overseas audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... Seems like a smart move, they could offer the PPV's for cheaper and also have better access to the overseas audience. I don't think they can offer it for less. That would obviously destroy HBO's sales. Having different access, though, is a very interesting concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbox Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... But I think outside US, this fight would be broadcasted mostly by free channels, so I the PPV for them wouldn't be very successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... I'm surprised this has taken this long to be honest. I remember ESPN doing an online PPV with Shane Mosley and Margarito-Cintron a long time ago - thought that was the beginning of PPV online distribution of fights, at least beyond domestic markets. Will be interesting to see how this alters the relationship between GBP and HBO although I've got a feeling not a great deal will change apart from some added leverage for GBP in negotiations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... While the elimination of TV companies and thus that political farce, is a good thing it would probably lead to other issues in the long run. Cross promotions, who has the exclusive online stream rights etc? It could also cause a monopoly whereby only the very top promotors have the pull and power to pull off the whole thing..... I thought we may have progressed further with online sport streams, especially since a few years back now England broadcast an International match (possibly a qualifier) via paid stream only. Not sure if it was free or a paid one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... While the elimination of TV companies and thus that political farce, is a good thing it would probably lead to other issues in the long run. . I might be wrong, but my impression is that the networks are rarely the problem in modern boxing - the fighters and their promoters are the biggest pains in the arse. After all, neither HBO nor Showtime were responsible for Ward/Kovalev or Mayweather/Pacquiao getting stalled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... I might be wrong, but my impression is that the networks are rarely the problem in modern boxing - the fighters and their promoters are the biggest pains in the arse. After all, neither HBO nor Showtime were responsible for Ward/Kovalev or Mayweather/Pacquiao getting stalled. Oh for sure there are bigger problems within boxing other than Networks, but they do represent an aspect of that. Promotions being aligned with specific Networks for instance, but you're quite right they are only a part of the wider problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GianMan Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... Its a good idea for people like me outside of the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... Its a good idea for people like me outside of the US Are you not able to see typical Showtime & HBO PPV events? What country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GianMan Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... The Netherlands, we only have regular HBO here. No HBO sports and no Showtime. Which as a fight fan, sucks big time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke28 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... all about making that extra $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JrGooNer Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Re: Is this a sign of things to come?... Top Rank skpped HBO for the Manny/Vargas fight the other day as well didn't they. Will be a shame for me because I actually like the HBO team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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