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Stephen Espinoza Named Replacement for Ken Hershman at Showtime Sports
With Ken Hershman recently leaving Showtime Sports for a more lucrative, higher-profile gig as the boss at HBO Sports, which officially starts in January, Showtime has named their replacement for the very successful Hershman. Stephen Espinoza, who has represented Oscar De La Hoya and Mike Tyson in...
Ken Hershman Leaves Showtime, Headed to HBO Sports
HBO has found their successor to the departed Ross Greenburg as the head of HBO Sports, and it's a name familiar to boxing fans: Ken Hershman, the executive vice president and GM of Showtime Sports. From Broadcasting & Cable: Showtime Thursday confirmed that sports chief Ken Hershman has left...
Carl Froch on Andre Ward Postponement: "This Is Absurd and Unprofessional"
In an official statement released by Showtime, Carl Froch expressed a bit of anger over Andre Ward pulling out of their October 29 fight in the Super Six World Boxing Classic final, while Ward expressed disappointment. "This is absurd and unprofessional. Ward needs to get his act together," said...
Photos and Quotes: Ward vs Froch Press Tour Wraps Up in Oakland
For photos and quotes from the two previous stops on the Ward vs Froch press tour, here are links: London (Monday) and New York (Tuesday). For those interested in tickets, they're on sale Friday and we have the information here. Photos by Tom Casino/SHOWTIME Andre Ward "I just love the city of...
Video: Jane Couch Frazzles Andre Ward Something Awful
This was up yesterday as a FanShot over on the right sidebar (and a hat tip to pong102 for bringing it to my attention), but I didn't see it until just now, and I had to put this in a post of its own, because it deserves it. Fair warnings here: There is some NSFW language, and Jane Couch is, by her...
Photos and Quotes: Andre Ward and Carl Froch Hit Manhattan
Andre Ward "Thanks for coming out. I don't know if this tournament and The Final would be what it is if it didn't have the bumps in the road. Difficulties make you appreciate things. It's fortitude. Thanks to Ken Hershman. There were several times I thought it was over but then I get a call saying...
Ken Hershman Would Do Another Super Six Tournament
Speaking with Mitch Abramson at BoxingScene.com, Showtime's Ken Hershman said he'd like to do another Super Six tournament, despite the troubles that have come with the first installment, which concludes on October 29 when Andre Ward faces Carl Froch in Atlantic City. "I would love to do it. I ...
Photos and Quotes: Andre Ward and Carl Froch in London
Andre Ward "This is my first time back in England since 2001 when I fought with the U.S. team against the U.K. I get quite a bit of fan mail from here so I know not every Brit is against me. "This is what we, as fighters, dream of. It's what we fight for. This one is for all the marbles. "When I...
Quotes: Lucian Bute and Glen Johnson Excited for November 5 Fight
On November 5, undefeated Lucian Bute (29-0, 24 KO) will defend his IBF super middleweight title against highly-respected and battle-tested veteran Glen Johnson (51-15-2, 35 KO) on Showtime. Both fighters had quick quotes for Showtime just after the fight was signed. Lucian Bute "I expect a very...
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