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From Evander Holyfield-Michael Dokes, through the Don King deal that gave them Julio Cesar Chavez and Mike Tyson in the 1990s, and on to the Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez rivalry, it was always the same.
Showtime was the other network.
In a year of record ratings for them, Showtime began to close the gap with their primary market competitor and put on some fine shows. It was enough to merit regard among the BoxingScene staff as the Network of the Year in 2012.
It all starts with fights. Showtime had some corkers. From a Fight of the Year candidate, Orlando Salido-Juan Manuel Lopez II, to Josesito Lopez’s upset of Victor Ortiz, and on to Austin Trout’s upset of Miguel Cotto in December, Showtime delivered plenty of thrills. A gem like Abner Mares-Anselmo Moreno was icing on the cake
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Showtime was the other network.
In a year of record ratings for them, Showtime began to close the gap with their primary market competitor and put on some fine shows. It was enough to merit regard among the BoxingScene staff as the Network of the Year in 2012.
It all starts with fights. Showtime had some corkers. From a Fight of the Year candidate, Orlando Salido-Juan Manuel Lopez II, to Josesito Lopez’s upset of Victor Ortiz, and on to Austin Trout’s upset of Miguel Cotto in December, Showtime delivered plenty of thrills. A gem like Abner Mares-Anselmo Moreno was icing on the cake
[Click Here To Read More]
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