Pelullo Discusses The Future of Boxcino Series
May 13, 2015 • 6:04 AM ET
By Steve Kim
On May 22nd on ESPN2, 'Friday Night Fights' comes to a close with the finals of the 2015 'Boxcino' tournament. Beginning in the summer they will begin their affiliation with the Premier Boxing Champions after entering into a time-buy with manager/adviser Al Haymon.
So what is the future of this tournament that helped launch the career of Acelino Freitas and catapulted Willie Monroe Jr. to his opportunity versus WBA middleweight titlist, Gennady Golovin this weekend?
Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions, who created this concept told BoxingScene.com on Tuesday:
"Right now we're talking to several networks about picking up the 'Boxcino' series. One of the things in play is that ESPN would like to see if one of their sisters networks on Disney would be able to take over the 'Boxcino' tournament."
Haymon reportedly cut a two year deal with 'the World Wide Leader' for two years at $16 million.
"Part of that deal was there is going to be no other boxing on ESPN," said Pelullo. "So we're looking to move."
Steve Kim is the news editor for BoxingScene.com.
