Boxing returns to CBS for first time since 1997

[David]

Live Boxing Returns To CBS - Saturday, December 15

Put ‘em up: Boxing returns to CBS for the first time in 15 years when
the network teams with SHOWTIME Sports to present an unprecedented
day/night fistic marathon that will feature up to seven fights this
Saturday, Dec. 15, at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.

The live 90-minute CBS broadcast, “SHOWTIME Boxing on CBS”, is the
network’s first since Bernard Hopkins knocked out Glen Johnson in the
11th round on Jan. 20, 1997, will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT
and offer two fights.

The accent is on youth and the lighter weight classes. In the main
event between unbeaten 24-year-old IBF (International Boxing
Federation) Bantamweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz (22-0-1) will
defend his title against 22-year-old Alberto Guevara (16-0). Promising
122-pounder, southpaw Joseph “Jo-Jo” Diaz, Jr., 20, a 2012 U.S.
Olympian, will make his pro debut in the opening bout.

“Considering that six months ago I was just a guy fighting on
undercards to now being picked to headline and defend my title on
network television is hard to believe,’’ Santa Cruz said. “But I am so
happy. It is a tremendous honor and something I am not taking lightly.
This is such an unbelievable opportunity. To fight on CBS is the
greatest exposure you can get.”

Offered Guevara, who is studying to be a lawyer, “I really can’t
describe how happy I am to be fighting for a world title on such a
great network as CBS. This is definitely as good as it gets. I’m very
proud to be part of this event.”

“I think the timing is perfect for me to turn pro,’’ said Diaz, the
youngest member of the 2012 U.S. squad. “I am really thankful for all
who have helped me get to this point, and can’t wait to fight on
Saturday on CBS. Fighting on CBS is an incredible honor.”

Additional live boxing from the L.A. Memorial Sports Arena will air on
SHOWTIME later that evening.

In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event (10:30 p.m. ET/PT,
SHOWTIME), former Unified Super Lightweight World Champion and British
superstar Amir Khan (26-3, 18 KOs) makes his ring return against
undefeated Carlos Molina (17-0-1, 7 KOs). Preliminary fights will air
on SHOWTIME EXTREME beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

The day-long fights coincide with Oscar De La Hoya’s Toy Drive,
Giveaway and boxing fanfest that also are going on that day at LA
Memorial Sports Arena.

[Obveeus]

"David" <diml...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Live Boxing Returns To CBS - Saturday, December 15
>
> Put 'em up: Boxing returns to CBS for the first time in 15 years when
> the network teams with SHOWTIME Sports to present an unprecedented
> day/night fistic marathon that will feature up to seven fights this
> Saturday, Dec. 15, at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.
>
> The live 90-minute CBS broadcast, "SHOWTIME Boxing on CBS",

Seven fights in 90 minutes? I don't even think that the Olympic bouts move
along that fast. I'm guessing that 3-4 fights is more likely after they bog
everything down with the usual pomp and circumstance, but what I really
wonder about is the idea of cutting off a show at 90 minutes...as if the
fighters will cooperate and make sure that the last bout ends just in time
Are they really not going to have the typical sports telecast timeslot
runover capability?

[David]

On Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:23:32 -0500, "Obveeus" <Obv...@aol.com> wrote:

>
>"David" <diml...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Live Boxing Returns To CBS - Saturday, December 15
>>
>> Put 'em up: Boxing returns to CBS for the first time in 15 years when
>> the network teams with SHOWTIME Sports to present an unprecedented
>> day/night fistic marathon that will feature up to seven fights this
>> Saturday, Dec. 15, at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.
>>
>> The live 90-minute CBS broadcast, "SHOWTIME Boxing on CBS",
>
>Seven fights in 90 minutes?

They mean 7 between CBS and the primetime show on Showtime.

[Obveeus]

Ah...that helps explain the overly optimistic bout count. Now, can you
explain how CBS will handle the 90th minute if they are in the middle of a
bout?

[Mason Barge]

On Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:23:32 -0500, "Obveeus" <Obv...@aol.com> wrote:

>

>"David" <diml...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Live Boxing Returns To CBS - Saturday, December 15
>>
>> Put 'em up: Boxing returns to CBS for the first time in 15 years when
>> the network teams with SHOWTIME Sports to present an unprecedented
>> day/night fistic marathon that will feature up to seven fights this
>> Saturday, Dec. 15, at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.
>>
>> The live 90-minute CBS broadcast, "SHOWTIME Boxing on CBS",
>
>Seven fights in 90 minutes?

Well, they said "up to", which means they have 7 fights on the card. It
really means "no more than". Contrary to custom, I'm sure they won't have
the main event at the end, to make sure they show it.

But no, without some knockouts, they won't get more than three fights
shown, unless all the fights are three rounds -- which isn't going to pull
much of an audience.

Three 3-minute rounds with two minutes of breaks is 11 minutes. That
wouldn't even get you to six matches.

Of course, the women only have 2-minute rounds. In fact, I bet we'll get
at least one event with the ladies :)

Oh good grief, scratch all that. I just looked at SHOWTIME's Dec. 15
card, and it includes Amir Khan vs. Carlos Molina. That's HAS to be at
least 8 rounds. Even better, a bantamweight title fight that will go 12
rounds.

Showtime is having an all-day boxing marathon and I guess CBS is going to
cut in for 90 minutes of it, live.

[Obveeus]

"Mason Barge" <mason...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:23:32 -0500, "Obveeus" <Obv...@aol.com> wrote:
>
>>"David" <diml...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> The live 90-minute CBS broadcast, "SHOWTIME Boxing on CBS",
>>
>>Seven fights in 90 minutes?

> Showtime is having an all-day boxing marathon and I guess CBS is going to
> cut in for 90 minutes of it, live.

...and I'm still wondering how they will manage to catch the end of the
current bout without having some overrun to that 90 minute time slot. Maybe
they just don't care if they only show the first half of a boxing match?

[Mason Barge]

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SHOWTIME!"

[Remysun]

On Dec 12, 7:20 am, "Obveeus" <Obve...@aol.com> wrote:

> ...and I'm still wondering how they will manage to catch the end of the
> current bout without having some overrun to that 90 minute time slot.  Maybe
> they just don't care if they only show the first half of a boxing match?

It's not football. The clock doesn't stop, no overtime, so very little
overrun, if any, will be needed.

[Obveeus]

I'm not sure how you can say that. An 8 round boxing match can last 10
seconds or half an hour. If there are multiple matches run in sequence, how
would a network manage to get one to finish just at the end of a 90 minute
period?

[Remysun]

On Dec 13, 8:58 am, "Obveeus" <Obve...@aol.com> wrote:

> I'm not sure how you can say that.  An 8 round boxing match can last 10
> seconds or half an hour.  If there are multiple matches run in sequence, how
> would a network manage to get one to finish just at the end of a 90 minute
> period?

They pad the intermission and add or take away time as needed. You
know, "Running long, hurry up, or stretch it out."

<whisper> Stretch?

Let's look again at that vicious uppercut in the 6th round.

[Obveeus]

Since a match could go on for half an hour, that would require them to
'stretch' for any amount of time remaining that was less than half an hour
rather than starting another bout. A 90 minute show with 30 minutes of
'recap' at the end of that 90 minutes isn't going to keep viewers glued to
the screen.