World Series of Boxing to air on Versus.

I'm not sure if its been posted, but ...... http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2010-12-04-3687713074_x.htm LOS ANGELES (AP) — The fledgling World Series of Boxing has landed a domestic television outlet, inking a deal for 30 tape-delayed shows on Versus. The WSB announced the deal Friday, two weeks after the opening matches in its debut season. The 12-team, multicontinental boxing league aims to turn amateur Olympic-style boxing into a money-making team sport. Starting Saturday night, Versus will air competition among the WSB's four North American franchises, based in Los Angeles, Miami, Memphis and Mexico City. Versus will broadcast all 24 regular-season matches among the four clubs, followed by four semifinals and two finals in the spring. TDN, Televisa's all-sports network, airs the WSB's events in Mexico. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. this is the first i hear of this "world" league.

Comments (12)

Pito

Felt like I was the only one even commenting on the WSB threads posted before....I'm glad it'll turn into a team sport so it can be televised and possibly grow into something great, the kremlin bears got their ass handed to them a while back haha. I expect kremlin bears and European teams to do well though due to their heavy Olympic style influence, but the US has definitely adjusted to the stand up style. Can't wait to see this on air.

15y ago

Shabba_Rank

That's great for boxing! Will def watch! Thanks for sharing man.

15y ago

AntonTheMeh

15y ago

AntonTheMeh

Faq http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/about/faq.aspx 1) What is WSB and what will it bring to the world of boxing? Boxing has never benefited from a self-sustaining structure. Aspiring boxers start in grassroots clubs, where the best become sponsored by national federations. Through these federations, boxers can make their way to the pinnacle of the sport of boxing: the World Boxing Championships and the Olympic Games. Unfortunately, moving into the professional ranks has in the past meant giving up the chance to compete for your country in future World Championships and Olympic Games. The World Series of Boxing (WSB), initiated by the International Boxing Association (AIBA), will be the only professional series in which boxers will retain their Olympic eligibility and federations will receive a return on their investments in boxers. AIBA's vision for the World Series of Boxing is to preserve the best of the new style of professional boxing while removing its negative elements. The WSB will reunite the broader boxing world and its grassroots foundation, provide a bridge between Olympic boxing and professional boxing, and help boxing reclaim its noble position in sport at all levels. pictures here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldseriesboxing/

15y ago

killacash

The thing is I dont think its live is it? Cause they already fought last weekend. I will watch it for Raushee warren's last weekend's victory.

15y ago

BG_Knocc_Out

Rob Brant of the Memphis Force trains out of my gym. This is good news that this will now be televised.

15y ago

AntonTheMeh

I'm trying to get more info on the teams, but there sites send you straight to ticketmaster. :lol1: former olympian raynell williams is on the memphis force.

15y ago

heat27

I going to check this out Thanks for the info

15y ago

Cafe

Awsome news. Boxing going international.

15y ago

AntonTheMeh

Americas Los Angeles Matadors http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f154019%2flosangelesmatadorslogo.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false Memphis Force http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f154335%2fmemphisforcev2.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false Mexico City Guerreros http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f153784%2fmexicocityguerreros.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false Miami Gallos http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f149575%2fmiamigalloslogo.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false

15y ago

AntonTheMeh

Asia Astana Arlans http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f98865%2fastana_web.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false Baku Fires http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f148770%2fbakufireslogo.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false Beijing Dragons http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f134877%2fbeijingdragonslogo350x220.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false Incheon Red wings http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f163269%2fincheonredwings.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false

15y ago

AntonTheMeh

Europe Istanbulls http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f138525%2fistanbulbullslogo.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f151794%2fmilanothunderslogo.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false Moscow Kremlin Bears http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f133421%2fkrenlin+bears+-+350w.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false Paris United http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/umbraco/ImageGen.ashx?image=%2fmedia%2f135904%2fparisunitedlogo.jpg&width=250&constrain=true&compression=100&nocache=false

15y ago