Good point.Not to sound like a fossil but imagine what It was like without the internet and the mass of Sites and easy access Today.I remember when there was a big fight and not being able to see it at all . I gave up on The networks for post fight coverage a long time ago.....There to busy showing The world series of poker .
I think In a way The availability and International Media at our finger tips right now has resulted in them stepping up,the General Sports media/Regular media has had to play catch up.Then again How long has It been since one of the big Three networks has shown a live weekend Boxing show.
Like You said also do not rely on the Local news either,They have Priorities In sports ....Farking Jr.Highschool Football results and The winner of the Monthly Horseshoe tournament...No s!!!