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Showtime Head on Crawford’s ‘Transparency’ Demands: Absolutely Baffling; Got to Have Certain Level of Trust

Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza doesn’t feel that the sticking point that apparently led to the breakdown in negotiations for the undisputed welterweight championship was a reasonable one.

Showtime's Espinoza on Restarting Spence vs. Crawford Talks

If Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford expect to fight each other anytime soon, their negotiations will have to be conducted differently—much differently—than the first time around, according to a highly partisan participant.

"Fight Towns" - New Showtime Digital Series To Debut on January 2

Showtime Sports released the trailer and key art for its new digital franchise, FIGHT TOWNS WITH STEPHEN JACKSON, where the 2003 NBA champion and co-host of the popular podcast ALL THE SMOKE takes a deeper dive into the lives of the sport’s most tale...

De La Hoya Pleads With Networks To Deliver Tank-Garcia: ‘Showtime, DAZN, Please"

Oscar De La Hoya says the only impediment remaining for a Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia lightweight super fight lies with the broadcasters. De La Hoya’s company, Golden Boy Promotions, backs Garcia and has a content deal with the streaming platform...

Report: Davis, Garcia Agree To Framework For January Fight; PPV Distributor Sticking Point

Representatives for Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia are inching toward a deal for the undefeated rivals to square off in a 136-pound fight at some point in January.

Showtime Head Espinoza Says Spence-Crawford Talks Plagued By ‘Misinformation’; Fight Is Still 'On Track'

Stephen Espinoza hasn’t been too pleased with the public’s perception regarding one of boxing’s most anticipated fights. Espinoza, the head of Showtime Sports, recently expressed his dismay with certain media outlets that have reported on

Fundora: Once Title Opportunity Presents Itself, I'm Going To Take That Chance

Sebastian Fundora has the right idea. In an era where top contenders are willing to sacrifice ring activity and momentum just to wait out a title shot, the unbeaten 24-year-old has no desire to sit on his lead. While he presently serves as the WBC...

Navarrete-Baez Drew Peak Audience Of 494,000, Averaged 485,000 Viewers On ESPN

Nearly 500,000 viewers tuned in Saturday night to watch ESPN’s broadcast of Emanuel Navarrete’s sixth-round knockout of Eduardo Baez. Nielsen Media Research released figures Tuesday that showed an average of 485,000 viewers watched ESPN’s main event...

Adrien Broner Withdraws From Omar Figueroa Clash, Citing Mental Health; Rest Of Showtime Card To Move Forward

Adrien Broner will no longer appear on this weekend's previously announced Showtime quadrupleheader. The former four-division titlist took to his verified Instagram account to confirm his official withdrawal from a planned junior welterweight clash w...

Brandun Lee-Will Madera Rescheduled For August 20 On Broner-Figueroa Undercard

The first survivor from the Jake Paul-Hasim Rahman Jr. fallout has been revealed. BoxingScene.com has learned that plans are in place for the previously scheduled Brandun Lee-Will Madera bout to land on the August 20 Showtime card at Seminole Hard...

Showtime Head On Charlo-Andrade: The Time Has Already Passed For That

There may be more than just corporate politics at play preventing Demetrius Andrade from a bout with WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo.

Garcia-Benavidez Showtime Fight Averaged 450,000 Viewers, Peaked At 478,000

A sizable audience tuned in Saturday night to watch Danny Garcia’s first fight in almost 20 months. Nielsen Media Research released viewership figures Tuesday that indicated Garcia’s 12-round, majority-decision victory over Jose Benavidez Jr. was wat...

Showtime's Espinoza: Paul Wanted To Fight Rahman At 215; I Agree With Team Not Allowing It

NEW YORK – Jake Paul wanted to fight Hasim Rahman Jr. at a higher contract weight of 215 pounds, as Rahman demanded Saturday, but Paul’s team advised against it.

Espinoza: If Rahman Wasn't Committed To Making 200 Pounds, Shouldn't Have Signed Contract

NEW YORK – Stephen Espinoza is baffled by Hasim Rahman Jr.’s abrupt refusal to meet his contractual obligation for his canceled pay-per-view showdown with Jake Paul.

Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. Canceled Due To Weight Issues

Jake Paul’s plans for an extended ring absence heading into 2022 just grew by at least a few more weeks, though not by design.