
The Ronda Rousey Effect
Could the crossover popularity of former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey have paved the way for Claressa Shields a a female boxer?
Could the crossover popularity of former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey have paved the way for Claressa Shields a a female boxer?
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In a new (and LONG-anticipated) edition of ‘The Soapbox,’ Steve Kim welcomes new opinions on what’s powering UFC’s success in pay-per-views over boxing.
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It’s time for a summer edition of “The Soapbox” and, this time, it comes from longtime reader Shane B., who emailed me a few weeks back and promised to purchase the Terence Crawford-Viktor Postol pay-per-view bout last weekend. Shane – who, unlike many others, enjoyed the night’s main event – hit upon something […]
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Formerly a big wheel behind HBO Pay-Per-View, Mark Taffet is now rolling on – and forward – with Mark Taffet Media. Steve Kim reports.
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Peter Nelson, a real boxing guy – and boxing MEDIA guy (we’ll bet Dan Rafael is mondo jealous) – is now in charge of HBO Sports. Steve Kim reports.
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So why do boxing pay-per-view broadcasts – Canelo Alvarez-Miguel Cotto being the latest – seem to start so damn late these days? Steve Kim reports.
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At the end of 2015, Ken Hershman will leave his post as president of HBO Sports. Steve Kim looks back at Hershman’s tenure and who might fill his shoes.
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After a very slow first three quarters of 2015 in the premium channel pay-per-view realm, things look to be picking up just in time. Steve Kim reports.
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UCN was in Hollywood, CA on hand for the LA press conference introducing #CottoCanelo catching up with Canelo, Freddie Roach, and the Golden Boy.
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Neeco Macias looks to impress in Golden Boy debut against Jesus Soto Karass
From America to Scotland, the WBSS continues its worldwide tour
Hollywood Fight Nights results: Serhii Bohachuk keeps record perfect with a first round KO
Miguel Roman hopes the third time is the charm against Miguel Berchelt