AUTHOR: SportsReleases.com TITLE: B2 Networks Signs Two Year Deal To Broadcast Live Boxing (Corrections made, please use this version) DATE: 6/17/2007 06:53:00 PM ----- BODY:
For Immediate Release June 16, 2007 Contact: Bruce LeVine (504) 273-0403

Dallas, TX.  -  B2 Networks announced today a deal to broadcast a series of boxing events over the next two years. Each month, the revolutionary broadband broadcasting network will show multiple fights of up-and-coming boxers from major venues throughout North America.


 

Two Years of Boxing Action Coming to B2 Networks
Fists of Fury, Promoted by Urban Icon Sports, is the First Boxing Event to be Broadcast on B2

 

"Previously, only the mega-events in boxing were available to fans around the world," stated Richard Brosal, B2 Networks Executive Vice President for Business Operations and Marketing. "B2 Networks is excited to bring to the masses access to bouts that could not been seen before.  Boxing fans love the sport at its purest level, not just the mega-events, and we look forward to broadcasting the action to fans around the world."

B2 Networks will be showcasing the roots of boxing, and fans will be able to see the next generation of great boxers in action before they become national and international superstars.  The first boxing event to be broadcast by B2 Networks is Fists of Fury, promoted by Urban Icon Sports, held at the New McAllen Convention Center in McAllen, Texas on Friday, June 22.

 

"We are excited to partner with B2 Networks to bring Fists of Fury to boxing fans," stated Warren Holden, CEO of Urban Icon Sports. "We want to show the world that the 'sweet science' of boxing is alive and well, and B2 gives us the broadcast network to reach a global audience to showcase our events and the roots of boxing."

B2 Networks is the exclusive broadcast partner to show the boxing series events via broadband.  Fans wanting to watch the bouts via B2 Networks will need a high-speed internet connection and Windows Media Player 9 or higher.  The entire card of each event will be broadcast on B2 Networks for a total of $9.99 (US).  The boxing action can be accessed by visiting www.b2livetv.com.

Coverage of the Fists of Fury event starts at 7:00 (CDT) on June 22, and it will feature 12 bouts including three Texas Title fights.  The Texas Title bouts will pit Victor Lares vs. Fernand Vela, Miguel Galindo vs. Hector Beltran and Saul Gutierrez vs. Fidencio Reys.

Information will be released shortly regarding future boxing events on B2 Networks.

B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and video broadcasting systems, pay per view and billing systems. Our network of arenas, stadiums, local venues, billing systems and data centers are currently in use to distribute live events to personal computers, mobile devices and television screens around the world. Working with organizations such as the National Lacrosse League, the AHL, ECHL, UHL, USHL and selected NCAA institutions, B2 Networks has established itself as a leader in innovative direct to home, mobile and television broadcasting. For more information about B2 Networks, visit www.B2Now.com.

 

 

 
 

 

 

                                              

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