Hatton Confirms It's Primetime For Comeback

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Hatton Confirms Primetime as UK broadcaster for
comeback fight against Senchenko

What: Hatton vs. Senchenko
When: From 7pm, 24th November 2012
Where: Manchester Arena
Watch: Exclusively on Primetime, Channel 498 on Sky, Virgin on Demand and Primetime Website (click here)

Hatton Promotions have today confirmed that Primetime will be the exclusive live UK broadcaster for Ricky Hatton’s epic comeback fight against Vyacheslav Senchenko. The pay-per-view broadcaster will broadcast the headline fight as well as the full undercard on channel 498 on Sky, Virgin on Demand and streamed live via their website www.primetimeboxing.co.uk.

When Hatton retired last year it was with a record of 45 wins and only two defeats. After his defeat of Tszyu in 2005, Hatton began to make a mark on the world boxing scene. He went on to become a world champion in two weight divisions and garnered a massive international fan base, making him one of the biggest British fighters of all time.

His defeat against Manny Pacquiao in May 2009 not only knocked Hatton off his feet, but was a massive blow to his self-esteem and identity.

The 24th November fight against Senchenko promises to lay some demons to rest and be marked as one of the greatest comebacks in boxing history. The ‘Hitman’ himself has stressed the personal importance of returning to the ring not just to have a comeback but to ‘redeem himself’ to his family and fans.

"I want British boxing to be proud of me again," Hatton professed. "The only way to convince everyone I'm back is by flattening someone on 24th November."

Since its launch in 2009 Primetime has offered viewers a host of premium boxing events to British audiences. Over the last three years the channel has been proud to show some of the world’s greatest fighters, from British champions Carl Froch and Amir Khan to international heavy hitters Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.

For the Hatton vs. Senchenko fight, Primetime will also be providing the world feed as well as the pay-per-view for viewers in the UK and Ireland.

“To be offered this opportunity, to broadcast Hatton vs. Senchenko, is a huge deal for us.” said Director of programming Chris Ratcliff.

“This could be the start of a comeback tale of Hollywood proportions! We will support Ricky and his team all the way and wish all the best for him on 24th November.”


Ricky Hatton vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko will be shown live on Primetime, Channel 498 on Sky and Virgin-On-Demand, on Saturday 24th November for only £14.95. To order call 0871 200 4444 or go online to Primetime Website (click here)

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

mobilemaster8 wrote:

Just dont understand why we have to pay for a non title fight over ten rounds, yet in your subscription (if you have it), you get to watch a world title fight over 12 rounds, with a former world title challenger fighting as support. And in HD.

Whats wrong with Stoke on Trent?!

Because the superduper HD sports broadcaster that you (and me) already subscribe to don't want the fight? There is nothing more sinister or conspiratorial than that. If Sky really wanted it, they would have bid aggressively for it, won the rights and stuck it on Sky Sports 1. You can't expect Primetime to say 'ok we don't have HD and will really upset the boxing fraternity if we get this fight so lets not bother bidding for a fight that no-one else wants'. It makes perfect sense for them.

Nothing wrong with S-on-T. I went to a errm 'gentlemen's' club' there once and the ladies were lovely. The ones that didn't keep breathing stale tobacco smoke in my face, that was.

From where? I just ask because I went to one of these places in Bangkok and they went to lengths to ensure the cigarettes they were smoking didn't make their mouths smell.

Il Gialloblu wrote:
From where? I just ask because I went to one of these places in Bangkok and they went to lengths to ensure the cigarettes they were smoking didn't make their mouths smell.

From their gobs, IG. This was Stoke-on-Trent pal, they are simple folk and it wasn't that niche a club.....

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

Il Gialloblu wrote:
From where? I just ask because I went to one of these places in Bangkok and they went to lengths to ensure the cigarettes they were smoking didn't make their mouths smell.

From their gobs, IG. This was Stoke-on-Trent pal, they are simple folk and it wasn't that nice a club.....

Anyway, this is probably more suited to the ping pong board. Or darts.

Erm. Hatton. Primetime.

Why is it the normal price when it's only ten rounds? That's £1.50 per round instead of the usual £1.25 which is (a) an outrage , and (b) hopefully back on topic.

[quote="Il Gialloblu"]

seanmichaels wrote:
What channel is it on and what time is main event? Do you need sky telly?

On the wine/cider/both last night pal?

Missus out all night so was a bit of a mixture. Mostly Tesco premium lager though. The highlighted bit above is part of my unsuccessful attempts to gently rib primetime. Test his patience as it were.

seanmichaels wrote:

seanmichaels wrote:
What channel is it on and what time is main event? Do you need sky telly?

On the wine/cider/both last night pal?

Missus out all night so was a bit of a mixture. Mostly Tesco premium lager though. The highlighted bit above is part of my unsuccessful attempts to gently rib primetime. Test his patience as it were.

He does seem rather unflappable in the face of all the gentle ribbing/furious anger directed towards him and his employer on here.

ive got a feeling that sky did want the hatton fight, if there not intrested in it doesnt exist on sky sports news, but when his comeback was annouced he was on it all the time. they were building it up for a while. think primetime outbid sky and sky werent willing to pay stupid amounts for a poor fight on paper. cant really blame them realy.

ive also noticed the distint lack of hatton on ssn since it was annouced it was going to be on primetime

Any one know what time the actual Hatton fight is expected to start next saturday?

KP4959 wrote:Any one know what time the actual Hatton fight is expected to start next saturday?

The show starts at 7pm with the Hatton fight expected at 10pm

I'm curious to know how many people buy this in the end as it is likely to be Primetime's biggest night since I have heard of them. Don't suppose you are going to share that with us are you?

A couple of things today - our new studio team is http://www.primetimeboxing.co.uk/blog/primetime-announce-new-studio-line-up-for-hatton-v-senchenko/

Paul Dempsey
Paulie Malignaggi
Ryan Rhodes

Comms - Ian Darke and Richie Woodhall

Ringside reporter Ron McIntosh


Here are Ian and Richies thoughts as well;
http://www.primetimeboxing.co.uk/blog/ian-darke-ricky-hatton-was-always-a-special-fighter/
http://www.primetimeboxing.co.uk/blog/richie-woodhall-i-think-sometimes-ricky-forgets-hes-been-out-for-years/

I'll take that as a no then.

Got to say that is a decent team, always thought Dempsey was one of the better presenters, Darke is about the best commentator in my books, Rhodes has been good on the occasions I have seen him and would guess Malignaggi would be good value as he is not short of an opinion.

Hibbz wrote:What time is the fight Primetime? Which channel is it on?

PPV show starts at 7pm, hatton fight around 10pm. All details on where to watch in the OP - ch498 on Sky, Virgin On Demand, TalkTalk Player, online, through istore etc

Primetime wrote:

Richie Woodhall

Do me a favour, have a word in his shell like and tell him not to be so xenophobic. The other chap is allowed to punch Ricky back, it's in the rules.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Do me a favour, have a word in his shell like

Not sure this is either the time or the place for you to perfect your Danny Dyer impression Tina.

Primetime - do you have the full list of fight times throughout the entire undercard?

Cheers.

Rotherham Joe Gans wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Do me a favour, have a word in his shell like

Not sure this is either the time or the place for you to perfect your Danny Dyer impression Tina.

I've no-where else to do it though, Jeff. This place is my only outlet.

I would do it down the pub but I ain't so light on my trotters these days.

Daz wrote:Primetime - do you have the full list of fight times throughout the entire undercard?

Cheers.

19:10 – Buckland v Foster
20:10 – Quigg v Munroe
21:10 – Murray v Navarro
22:10 – Hatton v Senchenko


The Rabchenko fight will be recorded and played in during a gap in the running order if something finishes early

Primetime wrote:

Daz wrote:Primetime - do you have the full list of fight times throughout the entire undercard?

Cheers.

19:10 – Buckland v Foster
20:10 – Quigg v Munroe
21:10 – Murray v Navarro
22:10 – Hatton v Senchenko


The Rabchenko fight will be recorded and played in during a gap in the running order if something finishes early

Thanks mate.

Quotes and photo's from today's undercard press conference - http://www.primetimeboxing.co.uk/blog/undercard-press-conference-quotes-for-hatton-vs-senchenko/

http://www.primetimeboxing.co.uk/blog/hatton-road-to-redemption-to-be-shown-on-ch5-and-primetime/



Ricky Hatton : Road To Redemption will be shown tonight on c5 at 00:45, it will then be shown again tomorrow at 10pm, Ch.498 on Sky, Freeview HD 227, and TalkTalk Player



It will also be available tomorrow on youtube and the primetime website



Hope you enjoy it :-)

Primetime

I see you've unfortunately managed to bag the 4th instalment of Pacman v Marquez, this comes only 2 weeks after you're PPV event on Sat, with the lead up to Christmas, you can't expect many to shell 30 quid.

Will you be offering any discounts of both part as a package?

Cheers Rodders

Rodney wrote:Primetime

I see you've unfortunately managed to bag the 4th instalment of Pacman v Marquez,

Cheers Rodders

Didn't know this Rodders, it is times like this it makes me glad the mods on here get these for free.

Rotherham Joe Gans wrote:

Rodney wrote:Primetime

I see you've unfortunately managed to bag the 4th instalment of Pacman v Marquez,

Cheers Rodders

Didn't know this Rodders, it is times like this it makes me glad the mods on here get these for free.

Just noticed it myself Jeff, any chance of a promotion to a mod for 6 weeks, for Christmas box ?

Cheers Rodders

Rodney wrote:

Rotherham Joe Gans wrote:

Rodney wrote:Primetime

I see you've unfortunately managed to bag the 4th instalment of Pacman v Marquez,

Cheers Rodders

Didn't know this Rodders, it is times like this it makes me glad the mods on here get these for free.

Just noticed it myself Jeff, any chance of a promotion to a mod for 6 weeks, for Christmas box ?

Cheers Rodders

Asking a yorkshireman for a freebie

ShahenshahG wrote:

Rodney wrote:

Rotherham Joe Gans wrote:

Rodney wrote:Primetime

I see you've unfortunately managed to bag the 4th instalment of Pacman v Marquez,

Cheers Rodders

Didn't know this Rodders, it is times like this it makes me glad the mods on here get these for free.

Just noticed it myself Jeff, any chance of a promotion to a mod for 6 weeks, for Christmas box ?

Cheers Rodders

Asking a yorkshireman for a freebie

I know Shah mate, maybes the three ghosts will visit him

Ricky Hatton's comeback has smashed the record for boxing being shown live in UK cinemas



Earlier in the year boxing returned to cinemas for the first time since the '60s with Haye vs Chisora, which was shown in 50 cinemas



Hatton vs Senchenko will be shown in over 80 cinemas setting a new record for cinema screens showing a live sporting event!



Full details- http://www.primetimeboxing.co.uk/blog/ricky-hatton-breaks-records-for-live-boxing-shown-in-cinemas/

Press conference quotes and photo's here http://www.primetimeboxing.co.uk/blog/ricky-hatton-final-press-conference-quotes/

Any discounts/incentives for buying both Hatton/Pacquiao events for the forum Primetime?

Cheers Rodders

Rodney wrote:Any discounts/incentives for buying both Hatton/Pacquiao events for the forum Primetime?

Cheers Rodders

Unfortunately not, different promoters you see

Full Ricky Hatton documentary for anyone who fancies a watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O860cyZp2OA&feature=youtu.be

Rodney wrote:Any discounts/incentives for buying both Hatton/Pacquiao events for the forum Primetime?

Cheers Rodders

Rodders - if you use the link above to buy it, we do get a small kickback

Adam D wrote:

Rodney wrote:Any discounts/incentives for buying both Hatton/Pacquiao events for the forum Primetime?

Cheers Rodders

Rodders - if you use the link above to buy it, we do get a small kickback

Do you get it free if we all buy it?

I would buy it, unfortunately I get paid on monday and I don't have a pot to pi55 in until then. Did manage to rearrange the mother coming round to sunday and postpone the cinema trip until the hobbit is out. I'll be following avidly on the V2 forum

I refuse to subscribe to PrimeTime, it would have to be manny v Floyd before I'd even consider it - PPV platforms for sub standard fights are part of the reason boxing has become such a marginalised sport. Add to that the fact PrimeTime is a Mickey Mouse outfit with two bob coverage (no offence) I'd rather wipe my arris with the money.

coxy0001 wrote:Not sure why I should subscribe when I can get it free online? It's not like Frank is putting anything back in to the grass roots of the sport (not just him either).

Plus, Primetime coverage sucks crab infected donkey schlong

What's Frank got to do with anything? You may be thinking of the wrong channel

I'll be buying Pacquiao vs Marquez IV, no way am I paying £15 for Hatton's comeback, he has been out of the ring for 3 years!

I have pretty much bought all ppv boxing shows primetime have got, including the entire super six. £15 for this is an absolute joke.

Primetime wrote:

coxy0001 wrote:Not sure why I should subscribe when I can get it free online? It's not like Frank is putting anything back in to the grass roots of the sport (not just him either).

Plus, Primetime coverage sucks crab infected donkey schlong

What's Frank got to do with anything? You may be thinking of the wrong channel

I think the expression the youngsters use is "pwned".

Can't issue bans from my phone, so button it about you know what please Coxy.

Will you have that bald dude with the massive face on?

John Bloody Wayne wrote:Will you have that bald dude with the massive face on?

Is that aimed at Unions missus?

is it owned or pwned? what is pwned? I'm confused and relatively sober for a friday.

Pwned is a corruption of the word "owned."

This originated in an online game called Warcraft, where a map designer misspelled "owned." When the computer beat a player, it was supposed to say, so-and-so "has been owned."

Instead, it said, so-and-so "has been pwned."

It basically means "to own" or to be dominated by an opponent or situation, especially by some god-like or computer-like force.

So now you know.

So basically computer geeks use it?

Lumbering_Jack wrote:So basically computer geeks use it?

Them and youngsters, as I alluded to when originally quoting the colloquialism.

That being the case I'm surprised you haven't heard of it, LJ.

Howzit pronounced then, Union?

I've seen in written on the boards on numerous occasions (mainly people telling TRUSS he's been "pwned" but can't say I've heard it out loud.

Mind you, if it's online gamers who tend to use it, the vast majority don't venture outside their bedroom except to queue up for the latest version of "Call of Duty" and they don't speak except to say a muted "ta" to the cashier before scurrying back to their foetid pits and immerse themselves in their latest computerised w@nk-a-thon.

DAVE667 wrote:Howzit pronounced then, Union?

Liked owned, but with a 'P'.

Like Jonathon Ross trying to saying "pruned" then?

DAVE667 wrote:Howzit pronounced then, Union?

Because pwn is primarily used in written form, it has no single generally accepted pronunciation: renditions include /ˈoʊn/OHN, /ˈpoʊn/POHN, /pəʔˈoʊn/pə'-OHN, /ˈpɔːn/PAWN, /piːˈoʊn/pee-OHN, and /ˈpwiːn/PWEEN. Originally, pwn and its variants were pronounced /ˈoʊn/ in the same way as the verb own, the tail of the p being "silent". A notable usage of this pronunciation can be seen in the Internet distributed series Pure Pwnage (pronounced "pure ownage" /ˈpjʊər ˈoʊnɨdʒ/).[8]

Where speakers vocalize the p, pronunciations include pwen, "pwin", pawn, "pone", pun[9] and pwone.[10]

Always happy to help.

Union Cane wrote:

Lumbering_Jack wrote:So basically computer geeks use it?

Them and youngsters, as I alluded to when originally quoting the colloquialism.

That being the case I'm surprised you haven't heard of it, LJ.

I've heard it before, but ive always treated it with the contempt it deserves, like those who say totes amaze instead of the full words. Shocking.

I shall not be speaking that way anytime soon.

I'm with you there, canny feller.

Thanks Union, however, I'll stick with my Jonathon Ross version. I agree with your hatred of the current "yoof" trend re the mangling of our beautiful language

"It's like well proper an' good if you like know wot I mean tho'"

"I truly appreciate what you're trying to communicate young lady but can I just have my Big Mac and get the hell out of here?"