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Showtime Championship
Boxing's
'Best Of 2005' Show Premieres Dec. 31
Highlights from the most compelling and unforgettable fights
of a spectacular year of televising world-class prizefights
will be shown when SHOWTIME proudly presents “SHOWTIME
BOXING: Best Of 2005” on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at 2:15
p.m. ET/PT.
The informative, fast-paced, entertaining 30-minute telecast
is hosted by SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING’S blow-by-blow
commentator, Steve Albert, and features Al Bernstein and
Steve Farhood, the ringside analysts for SHOWTIME
CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and “Shobox: The New Generation,”
respectively. Joining the SHOWTIME talent are top boxing
journalists Tim Smith of the New York Daily News, Kevin Iole
of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Dan Rafael of ESPN.com, and
Eric Raskin of RING magazine/MaxBoxing.com.
The “Best Of 2005” focuses on the exciting events that
transpired during the 10 live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
telecasts and 15 fight cards on “Shobox.” Classic,
crowd-pleasing confrontations that will be highlighted
include the Fight of the Year, Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis
Castillo I, a leading candidate for Upset of the Year, Ricky
Hatton vs. Kostya Tszyu, and Zab Judah vs. Cory Spinks,
Jean-Marc Mormeck vs. Wayne Braithwaite and Jeff Lacy’s
three title defenses (against Scott Pemberton, Robin Reid,
and Rubin Williams). Kevin McBride’s shocking stoppage of
Mike Tyson also will be featured.
Besides the thrilling highlights, the announcers will recap
memorable moments of a year in which America’s No. 1 Boxing
Network presented 11 world title fights (not including the
one on “ShoBox”) as well as discuss a myriad of subjects
including the top fighters and prospects of 2006.
Entering its 20th year, SHOWTIME has consistently provided
viewers with quality, competitive fights, whose surprising
outcomes have unveiled new champions, affected entire
careers and gained SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING the
distinction of not only offering the most important
matchups, but the most unexpected results. Since March 15,
1986, there have been 227 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
telecasts encompassing 472 fights. There have been 305 world
title bouts and a new champion crowned on 100 occasions.
There have been 69 “ShoBox” telecasts since the popular,
well-received series debuted in July 2001. “ShoBox” features
up-and-coming prospects determined to make a mark and
eventually fight for a chance at a world title. It is pure,
basic boxing, reminiscent of the golden days of the sport.
The Senior Creative Director of “SHOWTIME BOXING: The Best
Of 2005’ is Earl Fash. It was written by Steve Farhood.
After its initial airing, “Best Of 2005” will be repeated
several times.
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