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By Cliff Rold - Boxing returns to Network TV!
Okay.
Not really.
But sort of.
The big business-of-boxing news this week has all been about where fans will be able to see May’s Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley Welterweight clash. Everyone is familiar with the old saying, “can’t shine s…tuff.”
Apparently a preview show on CBS does the trick.
Pacquiao-Mosley, when announced, was a fight few hardcore fight fans and only sparing members of the press could hide their disdain for. A 39-year old Mosley (46-6-1, 39 KO) who appeared gassed after only two rounds versus Floyd Mayweather, and who looked all of his age versus the average Sergio Mora last September, is not what anyone who genuinely follows boxing wanted to see in the ring with Pacquiao (52-3-2, 38 KO).
That feeling wasn’t going to go away.
It still hasn’t.
The best way to make it not matter has emerged. Pacquiao-Mosley has been made something bigger than merely its match-up. When it was announced that Showtime had lured Pacquiao (and his promoter, Bob Arum), away from HBO, the magnitude of that story alone promised to drown out the naysayers.
Showtime shares corporate blood with ‘big four’ network CBS…and they’re bringing CBS to the dance.
The network which once aired classics like Roberto Duran-Esteban DeJesus III live provides the opportunity for morning show coverage, more 60 Minutes for Pacquiao, and a primetime slot devoted to previewing the fight. [Click Here To Read More]
Okay.
Not really.
But sort of.
The big business-of-boxing news this week has all been about where fans will be able to see May’s Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley Welterweight clash. Everyone is familiar with the old saying, “can’t shine s…tuff.”
Apparently a preview show on CBS does the trick.
Pacquiao-Mosley, when announced, was a fight few hardcore fight fans and only sparing members of the press could hide their disdain for. A 39-year old Mosley (46-6-1, 39 KO) who appeared gassed after only two rounds versus Floyd Mayweather, and who looked all of his age versus the average Sergio Mora last September, is not what anyone who genuinely follows boxing wanted to see in the ring with Pacquiao (52-3-2, 38 KO).
That feeling wasn’t going to go away.
It still hasn’t.
The best way to make it not matter has emerged. Pacquiao-Mosley has been made something bigger than merely its match-up. When it was announced that Showtime had lured Pacquiao (and his promoter, Bob Arum), away from HBO, the magnitude of that story alone promised to drown out the naysayers.
Showtime shares corporate blood with ‘big four’ network CBS…and they’re bringing CBS to the dance.
The network which once aired classics like Roberto Duran-Esteban DeJesus III live provides the opportunity for morning show coverage, more 60 Minutes for Pacquiao, and a primetime slot devoted to previewing the fight. [Click Here To Read More]
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