Bad Left Hook, Global Boxing News and Commentary

Leo Santa Cruz had to earn his way to a victory against a very game Alberto Guevara as boxing returned to CBS.

After 15 years, boxing is back on network television in the U.S., as CBS presents an afternoon doubleheader from the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, featuring Leo Santa Cruz and 2012 Olympian Joseph Diaz Jr.

Boxing is back on network television this afternoon from Los Angeles, as Leo Santa Cruz faces Alberto Guevara in the main event on CBS.

Amir Khan, Carlos Molina, and all of the undercard fighters are good to go for tomorrow night's big Showtime, CBS, and Showtime Extreme card from the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.

Leo Santa Cruz has an opponent for his December 15 bout on CBS, and 2012 U.S. Olympian Joseph Diaz Jr will make his professional boxing debut on the broadcast, as well.

IBF bantamweight titlist Leo Santa Cruz will defend his belt on CBS on December 15, part of a big boxing card in Los Angeles, also airing in part on Showtime.

Amir Khan's fight with Carlos Molina is likely headed for a December 15 date on Showtime, where it would headline a big, three-channel boxing extravaganza from Golden Boy and CBS.

Gary Russell Jr and Deontay Wilder will be paired with debuting Olympic boxers on November 9 and December 15, part of a deal between Golden Boy Promotions, Showtime, and CBS.

Oscar De La Hoya and Richard Schaefer have teamed with Showtime and CBS to schedule a pair of shows featuring Olympians who turn pro after this year's games. Bad Left Hook has more.