It may be on the ropes but It is NO where near dead.
Down here the Networks do infact treat it like a red headed step-child and sometimes It feels like an easter egg hunt just to find a actual Live quality bout/card.
Ive seen alot of comments about HBO.There are only two reasons I shell out Dinero monthly for it .....Boxing and Sopranos.Now that Tony and the boys are sleeping with the fishes Theres only one.
Pardon the sideline Rant but Ive watched over the Years how IMO It has become so Centralized,almost as if Its promoted fighters are the only ones of signifigance.I recognize most certainly that under its banner we have seen some of the premier fighters hone their craft and treat all of us to great fights and Introduce us to some outstanding superstars.
They show pre-fight boxers in the weight class of that nights featured fighter but every one is Under contract with or has pending deals with network
When theres a decision coming up Lampley gos over The Judges "signifigant" bouts and every one Was a HBO featured fight.
The once premier "boxing after Dark" has reduced from 2 or 3 fights To just 1 And most of the time there "co-feature" Is the fight that I just shelled out $50 bucks for last week.This is a catch 22 though as it does give other fans the chance to see the big main event they missed but Is there a Law against a Triple-Header??Funny thing is we know all of the fights on the card that night and I want to see Boxing...Not Interviews with Moviestars promoting there next HBO feature film ETC.
When there Interviewing at ring side Im always looking in between The bodys trying to identify The boxers in the ring going at it and hoping to get an Idea of how its unfolding LOl.Look .....I KNOW ITS A NETWORK AND MONEY MAKES THERE WORLD GO AROUND but They have such a spotlight on the sport and as in the past should Look past there own nose in interest of the fans....and ultimatley the boxers.
Sorry about the rant but they were and are the Big boy on the block and Imo they turn in a Journey man effort when they have
shown in the past that they were Grand Champions.
Maybe I should be grateful and I am,Please do not get me wrong.The Networks In general have at times and more frequently Conceded there full dedication to this beautiful sport.Most of us have it made compared to our Friends in Canada from what it sounds like and personnaly If I had that lack of exposure to the sport I follow.....
I'd be looking at hockey as well 
To Mike in Canada and any other fan who Is in need of Input and sees little boxing, Let Saddos be your Santuary and any other truley fan based site and/or people.When it comes down to it WE keep interest/knowledge and ultimatley boxing alive. Need more coffee!!
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