Showtime's 37-year run in boxing is being commemorated with a four-part oral history by The Ring, featuring key figures who shaped the network's coverage. The closing ceremony of the WBC convention saw Mike Tyson and Mr. Rakhimov, the 'father of Boxing' in Uzbekistan. Various columns and speeches have also marked the end of Showtime's boxing era, with Billy Dib receiving a new role in the WBC Champions Committee.
Billy Dib gave a great speech about what a champion is, how is their lives and responsibilities to themselves and others. Mauricio Sulaimán appointed him as Administrator in the WBC Champions Committee. #wbcboxing @BillyDib https://t.co/oazSIOfuyw
For the Last Time, It’s Showtime https://t.co/7m6AifR5Gl GREAT COLUMN waving adios to #Showtime Boxing by @MatthewAguilar5
And finally yesterday, I offered some thoughts on Showtime's final boxing event, taking place in Minneapolis. That column is here ----> https://t.co/p6ZmQvrAoa
Countdown To Last Showtime Boxing https://t.co/gai4bsKqsE Quotes from presser
My boxing column on the end of Showtime's 37-year run in the sport https://t.co/p6ZmQvrAoa
For the closing ceremony, WBC champion Mike Tyson arrived and a commotion started among the attendees, what a great way to finish. Also Mr. Rakhimov, the host of our convention in Uzbekistan and “The father of Boxing” in Uzbekistan. #wbcboxing https://t.co/guXcdAjWl5
End of an era: an oral history of Showtime's 37 years in boxing – part 1 - The Ring GOOD WORK https://t.co/PoEXZkQcnh
To commemorate @Showtime’s remarkable run broadcasting boxing, The Ring presents a four-part oral history featuring key principals who helped shape the network’s coverage for nearly four decades. By @ManoukAkopyan. 📸Tom Casino. @AlBernstein @SteveFarhood https://t.co/uguCXWfrum