Comments Thread For: Ward-Smith Tops First Card of Roc Nation/BET Deal

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NEW YORK - BET is storming out of its corner with its first-ever rounds of professional boxing.

The network, which has traditionally programmed entertainment, music, news and public affairs for the African-American audience, , told The Associated Press it has partnered with Roc Nation Sports to air up to nine live, two-hour telecasts of boxing events in the next 18 months.

The network promises the new program will "stretch the boundaries of the sport."

The first main event fight will feature WBA Super Middleweight World Champion Andre Ward (27-0) facing former World Title Challenger Paul Smith (35-5) of England on June 20 at Oakland's Oracle Arena.
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[aldo5408]

Wow jay is coming out swinging there gona pass up main event pretty soon

[daggum]

ward on bet? haven't black people suffered enough?

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imagine if the fix isn't in and paul smith somehow beats ward on haymon's BET debut

[Realizniguhnit]

BET is probably the worse platform for boxing. A desperate attempt to regain ratings. 10 years ago BET would have never considered boxing. I mean, whats wrong with HBO Wards basically in position to be the face of HBO, oh that's right he'd have to face Kovalev...He can change networks, avoid fights it's not going to revive Ward's career...

[Realizniguhnit]

imagine if the fix isn't in and paul smith somehow beats ward on haymon's BET debut

Haymon's BET Debut

[turnedup]

Going to have to look up what channel number B.E.T is on now, haven't watched that channel since rap city went off the air.

[MrRolltide91]

Ward is back

[Fetta]

Have ticket to A's game already. Show up around 5-6 inning and stay for boxing

[Dindu_Nuffin]

LOL BET network.

Hahahahah. Wonder if they would show Ward against Kovalev for the black audience!