Thread: Time frame on new HBO production for UFC?
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Old 05-09-2007, 02:33 PM   #4 (permalink)
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The deal could be in trouble given the latest news.

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Originally Posted by Sam Caplan @ Fiveouncesofpain.com

Head of HBO takes leave

Chris Albretch, HBO's chief executive, is taking a leave of absence in order to take control of his issues with alcohol following an arrest this weekend in Las Vegas.

For more info, check out:

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070508/D8P0FOLO0.html

Why is this important? Well, the head of HBO Sports, Seth Greenburg, is not a fan of mixed martial arts. The biggest push in the company to do a deal with the UFC was coming from Albrecht. Sans Albrecht, who knows if this deal gets done now.
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