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Peterson-Matthysse NYC presser
Lamont Peterson, Devon Alexander, Lee Purdy and more were in New York to promote Saturday's Showtime boxing card.
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Canelo-Trout: Final presser quotes and photos
Canelo Alvarez and Austin Trout are just one day away from their big Showtime main event from the Alamodome in San Antonio. Yesterday, they spoke at the final press conference.
Showtime exec chronicles death of Strikeforce
Executive vice president of Showtime Sports Stephen Espinoza reflects on the final year of Strikeforce's lifespan, Showtime's "awkward" relationship with Zuffa, and the future of MMA on the network.
BLH Awards: SHO beats HBO for best network
Showtime doesn't have HBO's resources, but they exploited a strong relationship between new head man Stephen Espinoza and Golden Boy Promotions to have a big year with star names and expanded coverage, making them the 2012 TV Network of the Year.
MMA's biggest news stories of 2012
While the UFC's move to FOX and all of its ramifications was the biggest change in MMA in 2012, we take a look at the year's biggest stories.
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Bob Arum leaves no doubt about his feelings on Showtime Sports head Stephen Espinoza, and says that the only way a Donaire vs Mares fight happens is if Top Rank promotes it on HBO.
Showtime boxing: Bigger, better, stronger in 2012
Stephen Espinoza has had success, some failures, and plenty of criticism in his first year running Showtime Sports. But is the network's boxing brand better now than it was a year ago? You bet.
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Khan-Molina: London presser photos and quotes
Amir Khan says he needs to win convincingly when he faces Carlos Molina on December 15 in Los Angeles.
Mares-Moreno: Press conference quotes from LA
Abner Mares and Anselmo Moreno met up today in Los Angeles to announce their November 10 Showtime main event at the Staples Center, with Alfredo Angulo and Leo Santa Cruz also discussing their undercard bouts.
