Canelo Alvarez signs ‘long-term commitment’ with HBO
Former junior middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, who has fought on Showtime since September 2012, has signed “a long-term commitment with HBO,” Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya and HBO Sports president Ken Hershman announced.
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Bernard Hopkins-Sergey Kovalev fight unifies more than world titles
All parties involved with the Bernard Hopkins-Sergey Kovalev fight — the fighters, promoters and network — are happy and hopeful about what the Nov. 8 light heavyweight title unification bout means for them, the fans and boxing’s future in the U.S.
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200 and counting: ‘ShoBox’ moves toward a new generation
As “ShoBox: The New Generation” nears a milestone 200th episode, Gordon Hall and Steve Farhood reflect upon the shows’ impact on boxing with RingTV.com with tales of humor, sadness and inspiration.
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Curtis Stevens relishes spoiler role against Gennady Golovkin
Curtis Stevens is calm, cool and confident going into his challenge to WBA middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin on Saturday in New York City. Stevens, a Brooklyn-born puncher, was eager to face the division’s “most feared man,” drawing praise from HBO executives and Golovkin’s management.
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Ward signs to face Rodriguez, attends Mayweather-Alvarez weigh-in
HBO commentator and super middleweight champion Andre Ward caused a buzz when he showed up at rival network Showtime’s Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez weigh-in on Friday.
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Gatti-Ward trilogy to be focus on HBO
Arturo Gatti was involved in a Ring Magazine “Fight Of The Year” four times throughout his career, but was most known for his three bouts against Irish Micky Ward — the first and third of which earned Ring Magazine’s “Fight Of The Year” honors.
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Q&A: Schaefer discusses Mayweather’s move to Showtime
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says Floyd Mayweather’s move to Showtime ends the days when the network could not compete with rival U.S. cable giant HBO.
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De La Hoya: Camacho’s death ‘hurts to the soul’
Hector “Macho” Camacho was both the consummate showman and skilled practictioner, and despite his flaws outside the ring he earned respect inside it. RingTV.com collected the thoughts of boxing insiders following his passing.
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Remembering Emanuel Steward
Boxing insiders share their thoughts on trainer Emanuel “Manny” Steward, who died on Thursday.
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HBO, Showtime fall dates to clash
Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza once said of co-existing with HBO that “there is room for two very successful, very active networks in boxing.”
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