Spike Making Moves To Throw Its Hat in Boxing Ring?

Dec 3, 2014 • 8:38 AM ET

By Steve Kim

For the past few years, there have been rumblings that cabel network Spike - best known for programs such as 'Bar Rescue', 'Hungry Investors', 'Thrift Hunters' and it's association with MMA company Bellator - would start televising boxing.

The rumors are heating up again as BoxingScene.com has been told by two notable promoters that they have had meetings with Spike, which is a unit of the Viacom Media Networks.

Spike, which originally launched as The Nashville Network in 1983, is available in nearly 100 million homes across America and is also distributed in Canada.

Coming into 2015, NBC Sports Network will continue it's association with the sport, and CBS Sports Network will begin a series of live events featuring boxing. Spike is said to be considering a monthly program.

Steve Kim is the news editor for BoxingScene.com.

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Spike Making Moves To Throw Its Hat in Boxing Ring?

BySteve Kim

Dec 3, 2014 • 8:38 AM ET

By Steve Kim

The rumors are heating up again as BoxingScene.com has been told by two notable promoters that they have had meetings with Spike, which is a unit of the Viacom Media Networks.

Spike, which originally launched as The Nashville Network in 1983, is available in nearly 100 million homes across America and is also distributed in Canada.