News of the week Numbers in for ESPN primetime boxing debut The debut of ESPN’s new Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN presented by Corona Extra (PBC on ESPN) series—featuring Keith “One-Time” Thurman vs. Luis Collazo and Willie Nelson vs. Tony Harrison—on Saturday, July 11, peaked with nearly 1.2 million viewers according to Nielsen. The main event (10:15-11 p.m. ET) delivered an average of nearly one million viewers. The two-hour telecast (9-11 p.m.) was seen by an average of nearly 800,000 viewers—about double of 2015’s Friday Night Fights telecasts, which averaged 381,000 viewers. FNF had a paltry budget compared to the first class, multi-million dollar PBC production. Cotto vs Canelo: Meeting setup to finalize deal for November 21st http://www.boxingscene.com/cotto-canelo-meeting-set-finalize-details--93557 Matthysse-Postol in Play for October http://www.boxingscene.com/matthysse-postol-play-october-3rd-stubhub--93565 Arum eyeing Crawford vs Herrera for 10-24-15 http://www.boxingscene.com/arum-eyes-terence-crawford-mauricio-herrera-on-10-24--93574 Rhonda Rousy claims ESPY award then slams Floyd Maywether Jr http://www.boxingscene.com/rousey-claims-espy-award-slams-floyd-mayweather--93546 Anthony Joshua going after 1st major title http://www.boxingscene.com/anthony-joshua-gary-cornish-set-september-12--93566 Lennox Lewis confirms WWE did offer million dollar contract in 2002 http://www.boxingscene.com/lennox-lewis-says-wwe-make-offer-brock-lesnar--93578 Mayweather Deal with Berto Not Done … Yet By TMZ Sports Andre Berto has NOT signed on the dotted line to fight Floyd Mayweather on September 12th … but they’re getting there … sources connected to the deal tell TMZ Sports. As we previously reported, Mayweather dropped Berto’s name as a possible opponent — and Berto WANTS to fight Floyd — but the fact of the matter is the deal has not been finalized. Our sources tell us … the two sides have spoken — but without a firm deal in place, we’re told Mayweather’s camp is still reaching out to other potential opponents in case Berto falls through. That being said, our sources tell us it’s pretty likely the two sides WILL come to an agreement — this isn’t at all like the Pacquiao situation which took FOREVER to close. We’re told there should be some significant movement in the next few days. Stay tuned … Sportsbook tabs Mayweather as an 80:1 favorite Online sportsbook bet365.com has posted odds on the proposed September 12 Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto fight. Floyd is listed as an 80:1 favorite (-8000). Berto backers can get +1600. This is Mayweather’s final bout in his record-breaking six-fight Showtime deal. Floyd is looking to bring his career mark to 49-0. Berto (30-3, 23 KOs) is the current WBA “interim” welterweight champion. Las Vegas declares July 20 “Sergey Kovalev Day” Unbeaten IBF, WBA and WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (27-0-1, 24 KOs) will receive a proclamation from Clark County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow proclaiming Monday, July 20, as “Sergey Kovalev Day on the Las Vegas Strip and throughout Clark County.” The honor comes five days before Kovalev makes his long-awaited Sin City debut on the HBO-televised card promoted by Main Events Saturday, July 25, at Mandalay Bay. Kovalev faces #1-ranked contender Nadjib Mohammedi in the 12-round championship bout. It’s a pretty good bet that Adonis Stevenson and Jean Pascal will not be attending the ceremony. Stevens re-inks with Main Events Curtis “Showtime” Stevens (27-5, 20 KOs) the 30-year old middleweight from Brownsville, Brooklyn has signed a new promotional deal with Main Events. Stevens originally signed with Main Events in February 2013. During his first two years with the promotional outfit, he won the vacant NABF Middleweight Title against Saul Roman, challenged Gennady Golovkin for the WBA Middleweight World Championship and made his debut DirecTV BKB debut against Gabriel Rosado. Stevens had only this to say about his new deal, “Time to become champ!” Main Events CEO Kathy Duva said, “We love Curtis. He’s such an exciting fighter. I’m so happy that he’s decided to remain with Main Events and we look forward to getting him back in the ring!” Bute headlines August 15 NBCSN card Former world champion Lucian Bute (31-2, 24 KOs) returns to the ring to face Italy’s Andrea Di Luisa (17-2, 13 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight showdown on Premier Boxing Champions on NBCSN on Saturday, August 15 from the Bell Centre in Montreal with televised coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Another televised bout will pit a pair of undefeated light heavyweights against each other as 2008 Colombian Olympian Eleider Alvarez (17-0, 10 KOs) takes on Paraguayan knockout artist Isidro Ranoni Prieto (24-0-3, 20 KOs) in a 12-round battle. Additionally, 2008 Colombian Olympian Oscar Rivas (17-0, 12 KOs) will compete on the card. “I’m ready and looking forward to going back in the ring,” said Bute. “I have not lost my passion and I train six days a week, twice a day. I am excited to perform on the big stage on August 15.” Terence Crawford hits LA for the ESPYs Photos: Chris Farina/Top Rank WBO junior welterweight champion Terence Crawford has arrived in Los Angeles. On Tuesday night, the pride of Omaha accepted the Leadership award from The Shadow League in Beverly Hills. Crawford is in town for the ESPY awards on Wednesday where he is nominated in the “best fighter” category. crawford-in-la1 Carl Froch announces retirement from boxing Four-time World Super Middleweight champion Carl Froch has today announced that he is retiring from boxing and will join Sky Sports. Carl has brought down the curtain on a sensational career during which he twice won the WBC title, as well as the WBA and IBF belts. In 35 fights, Carl was the victor in 33 with 24 by knockout. His final fight was his most memorable, defeating arch-rival George Groves in a rematch in front of 80,000 at Wembley Stadium. Nicknamed the Cobra, Carl will now join Adam Smith, Johnny Nelson and other expert analysts as part of Sky Sports’ unrivalled boxing coverage. Fight fans can enjoy up to 120 fight nights over the next six years on Sky Sports including coverage of Anthony Joshua MBE, James DeGale MBE, Kell Brook and Scott Quigg. Carl Froch said: “I’m incredibly proud of what I have achieved in boxing but now is the right moment to hang up my gloves. I have nothing left to prove and my legacy speaks for itself. Sky Sports is the home of boxing and has followed me throughout my career. I can’t wait to join the team and help bring fans the best fighters, the best contests and the best analysis. Nothing can replace the thrill of stepping into the ring, but with Sky Sports I’ll be doing the next best thing.” Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports added: “Carl retires as a legend of British boxing, a true champion and we are delighted that he will be joining Sky Sports. As the home of boxing in the UK and Ireland we can’t wait for Carl to provide viewers with his insight and expertise and help take our coverage to the next level.” Carl will also contribute to the work of Sky Academy, a set of initiatives that use the power of TV, creativity and sport to unlock potential in young people. Sky Academy aims to support one million young people in the UK and Ireland by 2020. In May Sky Sports extended its partnership with Matchroom Sport until 2021, offering up to 120 nights of live boxing over the next six years. Dumb comment of the week: Garcia on Chavez Jr not making weight http://www.boxingscene.com/robert-garcia-explains-chavez-jr-failing-make-weight--93649
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