Bounce TV Picks Up Rights for Live Boxing Events

ATLANTA: U.S. network Bounce TV has secured the rights for live boxing events from the Premier Boxing Champions series, with the first match broadcast lined up for July.

The multiyear deal will see Bounce TV host the monthly series PBC The Next Round, featuring two hours of live boxing. A schedule of fights and on-air talent is set to be announced shortly.

“This series provides future stars of boxing frequent nationwide exposure on over-the-air television, and will benefit the African-American audience who I believe miss watching this great sport on free TV,” said network co-founder Martin Luther King III.

Fellow co-founder Andrew Young added: “Many legendary boxing champions have been heroes to the African-American community, whose love of, and passion for, the ‘sweet science’ spans decades. I am thrilled that Bounce TV will take part in this great sport’s return to prominence.”