Boxing on ABC

Boxing on ABC
Also known asABC Sports Pro Boxing
GenreProfessional boxing bouts
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running timeVarious
Production companyABC Sports
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseNovember 11, 1964 (1964-11-11) –
June 17, 2000 (2000-06-17)
Related
Wide World of Sports
Boxing on ESPN
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Boxing on ABC refers to a series of boxing events[1] that have been televised on the American Broadcasting Company. Many of these events aired under the Wide World of Sports[2] banner which began on April 11, 1964 when challenger Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, defeated champion Sonny Liston in the seventh round. ABC's final boxing card occurred on June 17, 2000.[3][4]

  1. ^ Rapak, Dan (December 11, 2012). Brought to You by . . . AuthorHouse. p. 363. ISBN 9781477290507.
  2. ^ "ABC's Wide World of Sports Televised Fights". BoxRec.com.
  3. ^ Vester, Mark (April 13, 2007). "Antonio Tarver Speaks on Fight Postponement". BoxingScene.com.
  4. ^ Jose Luis Castillo vs Stevie Johnston - 1/3 on YouTube