this might be a stupid question, but will this fight be broadcast in hd...I tried finding that info on the cox cable website, but no luck. Thanks

yeah its in HD. who knows if it will be on COX in hd though. i'd say if they aren't showing UFC events or other special event PPV's in HD then it won't be in HD on cox. if they are it will.

It's in HD, but the question is will your provider carry it in HD? Ask them.

xombi, the answer to your question is this. Cox does not have a HD payper view channel so HD PPV not possible yet. Comming soon. (So they say) I have called them on this numerous times as D* does have a few dedicated HD PPV channels. Direct TV does have this fight on HD for $64.95 of 54.95 for SDTV. I hate the fact that us Cox subscibers have to pay $55 to watch in live on SDTV and a week later, the non-paying, replay, watchers get to watch it in HD. Something wrong with that. Anyways, I am going to my inlaws house to watch it in HD. I called cox (eventhough I knew the answer) and asked if they had the fight in HD. Natuarally they said no. So I explained how they are losing buisness as I will not order this fight through cox and will go watch it somewhere that does broadcast in HD. Maybe if they get enough people saying this, they will realize that there is a demand. Good luck!

Available on Cablevision in the NJ/NY area...

xombi, the answer to your question is this. Cox does not have a HD payper view channel...This may be true in your area, but Cox may offer HD PPV in other service areas.

I have been trying to find out if TW Houston was going to broadcast the fight in HD only to be told that they dont think so. I remember that they have shown PPV fights in HD before on channel 300 but have not seen this done in a while. Maybe if they get enough calls they will put it up.

HD on Comcast in Baltimore, HD Special Events channel. This channel is used for UFC and boxing.

Well comcast in Philly carry the fight in HD??

Since I prefer HD better, when will this be re-release to HBO in HD like the one from
Pacquiao vs Morales?

TWC-NYC has added an HD-PPV channel (350) for the fight.

TWC-AUSTIN has it on HD-PPV. Ordering it today.

this might be a stupid question, but will this fight be broadcast in hd...I tried finding that info on the cox cable website, but no luck. Thanks

In Las Vegas, Cox has very prominently advertised the fight as being available in HD.

As for Sat. service...D* has it on channel 98 @ $64.95 or ch. 123 in S/D @ $54.95.

Dish says $54.95 for both SD and HD. I assume it's on the PPV Dish HD channel. I'll get more info when I call to order later today.

Berk32, where did you get this info? Is 350 an HD channel? I have called TWC-NYC and they are clueless and finally told me that the fight will not be offered in HD, which I find deplorable. Let me know if your info is rock solid. Thank you.

Berk32, where did you get this info? Is 350 an HD channel? I have called TWC-NYC and they are clueless and finally told me that the fight will not be offered in HD, which I find deplorable. Let me know if your info is rock solid. Thank you.

I'm almost 100% sure. It's tough to be 100% sure with TWC.....
(It's in the program guide for Saturday night)

350 was activated briefly last week and was showing HD content (InHD 721), and was then changed to its current status.

The channel is also labeled "HDPPV" (changed from "Special Events")

Dish says $54.95 for both SD and HD. I assume it's on the PPV Dish HD channel. I'll get more info when I call to order later today.

Nice to see price competition.

The last fight I paid for was to see Roy Jones get beat. I'm not that enthusiastic about this fight to pay for it (at least not yet). Think I'll wait for the HBO HD rebroadcast.

What about DirecTV?

What about DirecTV?
See post # 14

See post # 14


oh, thanks. good to know

What about DirecTV?


Ten Bucks cheaper for DISH HD over DirecTv HD as I read it. I wonder if you call D*** if they will match DISH.

Available on Cablevision in the NJ/NY area...
I just called the and they told me only on regular signal (no HD) :confused: but the website says to call 30 before fight fot HD... and they even have a channel set up for it....the one after UHD.... :rolleyes: I just want to know for sure cause if it is on HD then we watching in my house... if no then we watching in my friends... He doesnt have Hd but has a bigger tv....

As for Sat. service...D* has it on channel 98 @ $64.95 or ch. 123 in S/D @ $54.95.


Talk about nickel and diming. I am VERY glad I left D* last year.

HD on Comcast in Baltimore, HD Special Events channel. This channel is used for UFC and boxing.

What number is this HD Special Events Channel? I couldn't find anything like that in my scan of the PPV channels last night. thanks

What number is this HD Special Events Channel? I couldn't find anything like that in my scan of the PPV channels last night. thanks
Not all Comcast systems have HD PPV; check yor guide for details, or call.

Not all Comcast systems have HD PPV; check yor guide for details, or call.

Thanks. I did call and the woman told me the HD broadcast of the fight would be on Channel 255--which I believe is the HD-SE channel. When I checked the channels last night, I recall that the fight was clearly available on the regular PPV channel (197) at 9PM, but Channel 255 only showed some sort of pre-fight broadcast starting at 4:30PM. Weird.

Nice to see price competition.

The last fight I paid for was to see Roy Jones get beat. I'm not that enthusiastic about this fight to pay for it (at least not yet). Think I'll wait for the HBO HD rebroadcast.

If you get a chance, check out "De La Hoya/Mayweather 24/7" on HBO. It's in HD (very nice pic BTW) and has documented the training camps. There is some bad blood here, not only between the fighter, but between triners as well. I realy can't wait to see this fight.....I hope Oscar shuts that thug Floyd's big mount.

I have comcast in central PA ...I called comcast and was told its in HD but lady seemed hesitant. I did IM with comcast rep and he said yes..in HD.. I went to order but it came up under channel 197....they told me earlier channel 501.I went back to IM a rep and this time was told I was give wrong info and it is not offered in HD...They told me the broadcaster has to offer it in HD. I told them HBO is doing this in HD..then I was told sorry..but we are not offering it. I am very disappointed in my HD serv with comcast. I get around 7 channels and 4 of those I can get free OTA.. Now they can not offer me a big boxing event in HD and tell me wrong info.At this point I am just not going to order it..just for the fact I know it is in HD...I am not wasting $55 bucks for SD. Probably spiting myself but thats fine. Verizon is coming to my area so at least some competition.

I have comcast in central PA ...I called comcast and was told its in HD but lady seemed hesitant. I did IM with comcast rep and he said yes..in HD.. I went to order but it came up under channel 197....they told me earlier channel 501.I went back to IM a rep and this time was told I was give wrong info and it is not offered in HD...They told me the broadcaster has to offer it in HD. I told them HBO is doing this in HD..then I was told sorry..but we are not offering it. I am very disappointed in my HD serv with comcast. I get around 7 channels and 4 of those I can get free OTA.. Now they can not offer me a big boxing event in HD and tell me wrong info.At this point I am just not going to order it..just for the fact I know it is in HD...I am not wasting $55 bucks for SD. Probably spiting myself but thats fine. Verizon is coming to my area so at least some competition.

None in Lansing, MI either as we lack an HD PPV or HD Special Events channel. I talked with customer support and they said they can tell the fihgt is availabe but not whether its in HD or SD. Also, I was assured that if it was being produced in HD and Comcast was carrying it anywhere, it would be carried in all Markets. If I subscribed to HD, then I would be able to get it in HD.

Bunch of the usual uninformed BS from Comcast

Comcast Portland, OR no way. Google sportsvideo, place May 1 in search box to see listing of previous articles. Read about all the equipment that HBO is taking to Las Vegas to air this fight. It will be special for those of you that get it in HD.

Comcast in NJ will be carrying the fight in HD. It'll be on ch.214/504.

This was their response to my e-mail concerning the De La Hoya vs. Mayweather‎ fight.



Thank you for emailing Time Warner Cable – Houston Executives.

We appreciate you taking the time to let us know of your experience. We regret the quality of service you received did not reflect the quality we strive for.

In general, when choosing HDTV programming, we are looking to provide programming that will be compelling to our broad audience of customers. Since PPV HD would only be available to the relatively small number of subscribers, it may not prove to be the best use of our available HDTV bandwidth.

We do apologize for the inconvenience and for any distress that this may have caused. Please be assured that customer satisfaction is very important to us.


Thank you for choosing Time Warner Cable.

Sincerely,



Houston Executives


Send your complaints here: NORHOU_Executives-SRA@cable.comcast.com

I'm in the SF Bay Area, San Jose to be specific. Tried calling and the online chat, both said it would not be available as far as they could tell, but they also said if it was offered in HD, they would have it in HD..

I have channel 725 HD Special Events/NFL Network HD in the guide.. Anyone know why they would have that channel but NOT be using it for this huge fight? wtf :\

Can one order the HD broadcast via remote on D*? Can't seem to find the channel. 98 has NGC sneek peek running and the PPV channel in the 120's is only to order the SD broadcast. I realize I can do it on-line but wanted to do it via remote tonight and couldn't seem to find a way.

Can one order the HD broadcast via remote on D*? Can't seem to find the channel. 98 has NGC sneek peek running and the PPV channel in the 120's is only to order the SD broadcast. I realize I can do it on-line but wanted to do it via remote tonight and couldn't seem to find a way.
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D* uses ch. 98 in a dynamic way, meaning the guide data can change on a
moment's notice...as far as I know the H/D version will be on ch. 98....
it may appear closer to the event.... http://customerinfo.directv.com/dtv/08/070430/content.jsp?&CMP=EMC-MQ-OM&ATT=120-08-070430final
If you want to order on-line see this link...http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/mydirectv/ppv/order/orderPayPerView1.jsp?CMP=EMC-MQ-CS&ATT=120-34-PV-070419final
Remember, if you order it on-line, the event will be available to all receivers in
your home, while your remote order will be only available on the receiver you
use the remote order on.

Does anyone know if TWC Charlotte is showing this fight in HD???

Well doing a quick Google search looks like Cox WILL be offering it in Oklahoma in HD, but I wasnt able to find another region with it....SOB I would pay a premium to see this in HD and now nada just regular old SD :(

Does anyone know if TWC Charlotte is showing this fight in HD???

What I want to know as well. They will lose a customer if I have to watch this fight in SD, plain and simple.

Amen, that's how I feel.

Dish Network SD channel 455/456 $54.95
Dish Network HD channel 9467 $54.95

I love that there is no price difference!

Seems like Brighthouse Networks (TWC-Central Florida) doesn't seem to be carrying this in HD. This sucks.

As for Sat. service...D* has it on channel 98 @ $64.95 or ch. 123 in S/D @ $54.95.

Thanks. I was about to get ticked when all I could find was SD on 123.

As for D*, the guide shows it on TWO HD channels....I wonder why?

SuddenLink in New Bern, NC = nope. HBO HD-PPV is pretty much not available for most people and that is a shame. I will buy this PPV, but only because of the signifigance of the fight. It's been years since I paid for a PPV boxing event because I want to watch boxing in HD.

How do I order this in High Def on Direct TV? What channel on Direct TV is showing this in High Def? I've seen a channel in the 120's where you can order the fight, but it makes no mention whatsoever of High Def. If you order it from that channel will you only get the standard def feed?

Two button presses and here it is on Cox Las Vegas HD channel 701 (SD is on 501). Same price SD or HD at $54.95. This countdown thing is exciting :rolleyes: It seems like it's counting down to something big. 15 minutes to go to the event and then 2 hours until a fight :D
By the way, The MGM here is packed and they specifically hired 110 off duty metro police for this event. I'm glad that I can watch it at home.

vegggas

How do I order this on Direct TV in High Def via one of the channels, or is this not possible? It's showing that it's coming on channel 98, but it won't allow me to order it via that channel. If I order it via the other channel will it come on this channel in High Def?

It's on in HD, but all the preview content is SD within an HD frame (like ESPNHD side bars). The sidebars move and change colors so they are burn in resisitant.
Once the live content starts, we should see full screen HD.

vegggas

In my area of Philly - NW it is not available in HD on Comcast. I am watching on 501 in SD. :(

Anyone have it in Comcast Chicago???

Just an FYI, they expect this PPV to come close or pass as the top selling PPV, beating out the Tyson - Holyfield II match in 97. Lets put it to the test! There was not even an HD version available back then.
Holyfield vs Tyson II and aftermath
The fight was purchased by 1.99 million households, setting the PPV buyrate record that still stands as of 2007

Top PPV Events
(Ranked by gross revenue)
Rank Event Date Total Buys (Mil.) Gross Rev. (Mil.)
1 Lewis-Tyson...........6/08/2002. . .1.95 106.9
2 Holyfield-Tyson II....6/28/1997. . .1.99 100.2
3 Holyfield-Tyson I....11/09/1996. . .1.59 77.9
4 Tyson-McNeeley........8/19/1995. . .1.55 67.1
5 Trinidad-De La Hoya...9/18/1999. . .1.25 64.0

vegggas

It's actually up and broadcasting in HD now.
Near empty arena behind the announcers right now, but it is a sell out.

vegggas

Any idea if it's in HD on Verizon FIOS. I ordered it on channel 701, but it's definitely SD.

Anyone know if TWC in Dallas has it in HD? I ordered it but it's showing in SD.. is there a special channel for HD?

Thanks

I ordered it on channel 197 rather than 501. It's in SD currently, and the first fight has already started. Burnsniper, please tell me if you're getting the fight in HD on channel 501.

I ordered mine off the HD channel (701 here) The SD version on 501 is a seperate feed and not viewable.
I would expect that if you ordered it off the SD PPV channel, you will NOT see the HD version.
And yes, the first fight is in HD as well as the commentators before the fight. The entire presentation is HD once the live feed started.

vegggas

Anyone know if Cox Phoenix is broadcasting this in HD? I called customer service and the lady said " the feed wasn't sent to us in HD) and it is only on ch. 501, non HD.

I find this pathetic, Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country and can't see one of the most anticipated fights in years on HD and we also can't get on-demand.

Uconn99, check your HD channels in the IPG for a PPV channel. It wouldn't be in the SD PPV section. The Cox Vegas linup has all the HD in the 700's our HDPPV is on 701. The regular PPV is lower on channels starting at 501.

vegggas

Comcast in NJ will be carrying the fight in HD. It'll be on ch.214/504.

I ordered the fight on 214... no feed.

I call for about 45 minutes, finally get through and they tell me it wasn't ordered, that they were doing it for me. Like an idiot, I just say thanks and hang up.

Fight is coming in on channel 501 and 197, but not on 214 and 504.

Comcast is friggin' terrible.

edit: Even though the SD feed is coming through fine, I ordered it "Again" on the HD channel, no feed.

this is BS, I woudlnt' have paid 50 bucks for the fight if I knew it wasn't in HD.

same... closer to 60

this is BS, I woudlnt' have paid 50 bucks for the fight if I knew it wasn't in HD.

Absolutely. And of course every TWC phone number I call is busy so I can't cancel or ask if it's on another channel in HD!! This is crap.

Absolutely. And of course every TWC phone number I call is busy so I can't cancel or ask if it's on another channel in HD!! This is crap.

I'm going to have a nice call with customer retention on Monday.

Anyone know if Charter (West MI) is carrying this in HD?

Standard here in Minnesota. This is absolute CRAP.

i presume comcast sf, ca is broadcast in sd also..... :mad:

In HD on D*....only one stutter so far...first fight not to bad :)

Agree, the first fight was decent. #18 Bautista won after 12 rounds. No breakups, but saw minor pixelation on fast motion, common to HBOHD broadcasts.

To everyone out there looking for the HD feeds - MAKE SURE you find the HD channel and order if from that channel. If you order from the SD channel, you will only see the SD version. Buying one doesn't give you both feeds.

vegggas

Is there any way to order the High Def version on Direct TV without calling via the phone number and code? I'm calling the phone number and it's busy and I can't get thru.

I can order it on 123, but it will be Standard Def. The 98 channel (HD), will only let you get it if you order it via phone. Is there a way to order it online if I've never used Direct TV online before?

I did not order the fight. For anyone willing, I would appreciate a quick round by round summary. thanks

it's 2007, ridiculous that this fight is not in HD. I refuse to pay $55 for SD...

I did not order the fight. For anyone willing, I would appreciate a quick round by round summary. thanks
Jim Carrey took out Jenny Mccarthy before the match started. She was side by side until the cameras showed and mentioned him, then it looked like he pushed her behind him. ;) She looked great BTW, as did a few others.
Sorry, no screen caps.

vegggas

Mayweather came in with a backwards Mexican sombrero and poncho. A live rapper sang and followed as he entered the arena.
De La Hoya came in without the flash and glitz, ready for business.

Intros by Buffer were similar, but De La Hoya got a huge pop from the crowd, an obvious favorite.

vegggas

Mayweather first to strike.
Oscar responds.
Crowd chants of "OSCAR OSCAR OSCAR" during the match.
These guys are fast
Oscars going for body shots.
Nothing decisive in Round 1

pretty boring first round. Watching via comcast 801, SD, no HD feed in my area

Jim Carrey took out Jenny Mccarthy before the match started. She was side by side until the cameras showed and mentioned him, then it looked like he pushed her behind him. ;) She looked great BTW, as did a few others.She really gets around, also seen in HD at the Derby today.

Oscar is strong on the ropes with flurries.
Floyd is strong in the center with precision.

vegggas

More of the same.
In HD, you can see Oscars drool dripping several times while he's fighting.
So far Floyd is ahead.

vegggas

vegggas..thanks for the round by round info!

Round 9 - Oscar loves the flurry and body shots.
Floyd slowing down due to the body shots, but still on target with every punch.
I feel it's even
Lederman says 84 - 87 mayweather though
vegggas

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/6626009.stm
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=2861712
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/si_blogs/more/boxing/counterpunch/2007/05/de-la-hoya-mayweather-superfight.html

Oscar slowing down...

Last round - big tilt to Mayweather now

Great flurry at the end from both - Winner - Mayweather - split decision
vegggas

probably decision ahole, i mean Mayweather...

Perfect PPV HD presentation. No dropouts and clean signals throughout.
The only complaints may have come from the early fights with minor pixelation typical of HBO.
Take away the event it'self and judge the HD production and it was a great production. I liked the event too, but judging it seperately.

vegggas

So, how many areas on cable were able to see the HD presentaion besides Las Vegas?

vegggas

Lots of fun,.....but almost $65 on D*....Ouch!

Saw it on Cablevision (NY/NJ) areas...Looked great in HD. Money well spent :)

65 bucks for one show? That is more than half my monthly bill. They will have rematch and another pay per view for the suckers Im sure.

No rematch. Won't happen. Oscar was winning this fight but blew it when he abandoned the jab around the 8th round. Had he won just one more round the fight would have been a draw. two more and he would have won. But Mayweather is so inhumanly fast that Oscar grew tired chasing him and obviously got frustrated. Good fight. An almost huge upset. Oscar will kick himself forever.

Great HD presentation by D*. Very few glitches in audio or video.

Pricey at $65 but worth it to have 20 happy fight fans watching it on 110" screen!

Anyone with a HR10-250 D* DVR box able to order and see the fight?

I was getting the CS message yesterday morning on the HR10 so I called D*. She told me I could order it on one of my other HD receivers and I would see it on any receiver that was HD. I also have a Samsung and a Sony HD receiver. Both of them showed I could order so I order on the Samsung. The fight was veiwable on both of the older receivers, but I still got the message on my HR10. Not much fun switching around boxes while your guests are waiting to watch boxing on the BIG screen.

I was wondering if D* locked out the DVR/s so they could not record this event.

Oscar easily wins if he's in his prime!

Agree??

ROth was the only judge to give May. the 12th otherwise it would've been a draw.

Oscar easily wins if he's in his prime!

Agree??

ROth was the only judge to give May. the 12th otherwise it would've been a draw.

Maybe, but I watched the entire fight and I don't think it was even close. Although Mayweather had a primarily defensive strategy, it worked.

Mayweather landed MORE lunches with LESS attempts. Practically every round De La Hoya was landing 10-20% of punches thrown, and Mayweather was landing at least 40% (And again, many times Mayweather still landed more punches).

When you continue to swing and swing and don't connect, you are not winning a boxing match. It was a joke that none of the judges as far as I can tell didn't have any of the rounds 10-8 for Mayweather. I counted at least three rounds that Oscar didn't do jack (couldn't land anything but kept swinging foolishly) and should have been scored 10-8.

It was a travesty that it was almost a draw.

When you continue to swing and swing and don't connect, you are not winning a boxing match. It was a joke that none of the judges as far as I can tell didn't have any of the rounds 10-8 for Mayweather. I counted at least three rounds that Oscar didn't do jack (couldn't land anything but kept swinging foolishly) and should have been scored 10-8.

That's crazy. There were no rounds close to being 10-8 rounds. I do agree that Mayweather generally controlled the fight and definitely won, but De La Hoya connected in enough spurts to win 4 or 5 rounds, so it was a close fight. There were at least a few rounds that could have been scored either way.

Anyone with a HR10-250 D* DVR box able to order and see the fight?

I was getting the CS message yesterday morning on the HR10 so I called D*. She told me I could order it on one of my other HD receivers and I would see it on any receiver that was HD. I also have a Samsung and a Sony HD receiver. Both of them showed I could order so I order on the Samsung. The fight was veiwable on both of the older receivers, but I still got the message on my HR10. Not much fun switching around boxes while your guests are waiting to watch boxing on the BIG screen.

I was wondering if D* locked out the DVR/s so they could not record this event.


FWIW, I don't have a HR10 but I was able to record it just fine on my HR20.

Curious if anyone has had any success getting a credit back from their cable company because it wasn't in HD?

I was told it was going to be - and it wasn't, but not sure if it's worth the time trying to put up a fight