Jan

Showtime wins head-to-head ratings matchup with HBO

Showtime, which historically has come up short against HBO in the ratings war in part because of a smaller subscriber base, won Saturday night’s battle of the eyeballs in head-to-head broadcasts.

Eddie Hearn expects deal for U.S. TV for Joshua-Klitschko soon

31

Jan

Eddie Hearn expects deal for U.S. TV for Joshua-Klitschko soon

by Mitch Abramson

According to Anthony Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn, the U.S. network willing to shell out the most money for the April 29 bout against Wladimir Klitschko in London will obtain the television rights.

Showtime to air Linares-Crolla rematch March 25

24

Jan

Showtime to air Linares-Crolla rematch March 25

by Mitch Abramson

Showtime will air the lightweight title rematch between champion Jorge Linares and former titleholder Anthony Crolla on March 25 from Manchester Arena.

Thurman-Garcia to be announced next Wednesday at presser

12

Jan

Thurman-Garcia to be announced next Wednesday at presser

by Mitch Abramson

One of the worst-kept secrets will be revealed next Wednesday when a press conference is expected to take place to announce Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia at Barclays Center.

If Haymon wins purse bid, GGG-Jacobs goes to regular Showtime

14

Dec

If Haymon wins purse bid, GGG-Jacobs goes to regular Showtime

by Mitch Abramson

Showtime boxing head Stephen Espinoza said he would target GGG vs. Danny Jacobs for regular Showtime and not on pay-per-view if Al Haymon wins the purse bid Monday.

Wilder still targeting late 2017 to unify titles against Joshua

17

Nov

Wilder still targeting late 2017 to unify titles against Joshua

by Mitch Abramson

A heavyweight unification match between Deontay Wilder against either Anthony Joshua or Wladimir Klitschko is still targeted for late 2017, according to Stephen Espinoza.

Barclays Center leading candidate to host Thurman-Garcia

17

Nov

Barclays Center leading candidate to host Thurman-Garcia

by Mitch Abramson

Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza reiterated his belief that Barclays Center remains the leading candidate to host Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia on March 4.

27

Oct

Wilder comeback targeted for spring

by Mitch Abramson

Deontay Wilder is progressing from his arm injury and should return to training without any restrictions by the start of 2017, according to Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza.