With two network shows this past weekend, Premier Boxing Champions seems to be on every channel. You may now include Fox Sports as another network that has added PBC to its programming. Last week PBC replaced Golden Boy Promotions on FS1 as the network allowed its contract with Golden Boy end and signed a deal […]
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WSOF to air on NBC in July
WSOF announced that it is returning to network television on Saturday afternoon July 11th preceding UFC 189. The show will feature its “Unstoppable” series which will show highlights of WSOF fights rather than offer a live event. “We are excited to deliver another hard-hitting compilation of the most memorable, recent bouts featuring WSOF’s collection of […]
PBC on NBC Saturday draws 0.95 rating
Premier Boxing Championships on Saturday afternoon drew a rating of 0.95 which is an increase of 12% from its May event on NBC according to NBC Sports. In the main event on Saturday, Robert Guerrero won a split decision over Aron Martinez in the sole fight of the one and half hours. March – 1.08 […]
SBJ looks into the finances of PBC on NBC deal
The Sports Business Journal (the article is free to non-subscribers) has an exclusive report on how Al Haymon developed his deal to launch PBC on NBC. Based on public documents obtained by Bill King of the SBJ, it appears that Haymon’s investors have paid NBC over $425 million. The story begins with the initial pitch […]
UPDATED: PBC on NBC averages 2.9 million viewers
The adjusted viewership for Saturday night’s PBC primetime telecast on NBC drew 2.9 million viewers. The show peaked with 3.4 million viewers. The ratings reflect a 15% drop from its debut in March which drew an average of 3.4 million peaking at 4.2 million. NBC Sports PR tweeted out further info: Sat.’s #PBConNBC averaged 2.9 […]