New PPV Boxing Series Set To Debut
By Michael Woods May 31st, 2006Boxing and the art of not getting it
Just what we’ve all been clamoring for, a higher cable bill!
An outfit called CSI Sports has announced the launch of ‘USA Tuesday Night Fights Knockouts’ pay-per-view series, with the premier to launch on Tuesday, June 6th.
The series will have a suggested retail price of $14.95, and will feature old footage from the USA Tuesday Night Fights series. The premiere episode will contain a seven-bout card featuring light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver against Shelby Gross in 1997, Larry Holmes battling Curtis Shepard in 1996, and Marco Antonio Barrera versus Agapito Sanchez from 1995. Knockouts spotlighting Lamar Parks, Sergei Artemiev, Leeonzer Barber, and Josue Blocus will also be featured.
“We’re very excited about the launch of the USA Tuesday Night Fights Knockouts’ series and bringing these knockouts to fight fans around the United States,” said Craig Miele of CSI Sports. “The USA Tuesday Night Fights series has always held a special spot in the hearts of diehard fans, and with this series, not only can they re-live these moments, but new fans can see what they were missing all these years. Plus, we’ve kept true to the spirit of the series by premiering each episode on a Tuesday night.”
Episode two of ‘USA Tuesday Night Fights Knockouts’ will premiere on Tuesday, July 4th with bouts starring Arturo Gatti, Tracy Harris Patterson, John Ruiz, and Rafael Ruelas.
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May 31st, 2006 at 5:07 pm
$14.95 for reruns of the Tuesday Night Fights? These people must think boxing fans are a bunch of suckers who will pay for anything. I’ll keep my money.
May 31st, 2006 at 9:26 pm
Of what interest is there to see the same bouts again that ESPN Classic has already shown? Do you really want to see Holmes-Cooney?
June 1st, 2006 at 12:43 am
What a joke. Yet another example of why MMA will be overtaking boxing on the fight map. Disgusting. This sport is in shambles.
June 1st, 2006 at 12:15 pm
What would be a fair price?
I’d say the same price to rent a movie from Blockbuster…
Woodsy
June 1st, 2006 at 1:14 pm
I own the DVDs of the first series of Knockouts - they are awesome! When checking out 4kodvds.com, I saw a lot of other people that felt the same way. You’re telling me after watching even the commercial that this isn’t worth it? Come on…
The Pay-Per-View episodes are different from the DVDs - I definitely suggest checking them out. Then tell me what you think. I’m looking forward to June 6.
14.95 for guaranteed entertainment is far better than $50 for a boring 12-round fight.
June 1st, 2006 at 9:46 pm
The USA TNF boxing series was the best boxing on TV! Now to see just the KOs - You couldn’t ask for more!
June 1st, 2006 at 9:47 pm
I can’t wait for Tuesday Night!
June 3rd, 2006 at 11:44 am
i’m split down the middle on this issue. like many of you, i remember al albert and sean o’grady and always looked forward to the fights as well as their unsurpassed chemistry in calling the action.
i too have the DVD series and agree it’s awesome. i don’t think i’d spend this kind of money on a weekly basis, but i’m a diehard fan and i’ll probably keep on eye on what’s on tap each week. foolishly, if something catches my eye, i’ll plunk down the $14.95 and copy it. i just don’t think that will happen very often.
oldwarrior
May 7th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
trying to reach Craig Miele at CSI Sports….does anyone have a phone number or e mail address for him?….thanks, Brad