CBS SPORTS NETWORK ENTERS THE RING FOR COVERAGE OF “MAY DAY: FLOYD “MONEY” MAYWEATHER VS. ROBERT “THE GHOST” GUERRERO”

Programming Features Live Coverage of Official Weigh-In, Post-Fight Analysis and Fight Week Press Conference

CBS Sports Network is showcasing over 10 hours of coverage surrounding Floyd Mayweather’s debut fight on SHOWTIME PPV® against Robert Guerrero on Saturday, May 4.  Programming is highlighted by live coverage of the Mayweather vs. Guerrero press conference onWednesday, May 1 (4:00 PM, ET) and the Mayweather and Guerrero Official Weigh-In on Friday, May 3(6:00 PM, ET).

Following the May 4 pay-per-view event, CBS Sports Network provides complete analysis of the action with commentator Barry Tompkins and analyst Steve Farhood, as well as live coverage of the post-fight press conference.

During the week leading up to the bout, CBS Sports Network also will air encore presentations of classic fights featuring Mayweather and Guerrero. Fights airing in their entirety include Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya (May 2007), the most watched pay-per-view event in history; the controversial fight between Mayweather and Victor Ortiz (September 2011); Mayweather vs. Ricky Hatton(December 2007); Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley (May 2010) and Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez (September 2009). 

Coverage also includes encore showings of the SHOWTIME Sports series ALL ACCESS: MAYWEATHER VS. GUERRERO, which takes viewers behind-the-scenes of the dramatic and unpredictable world of prize fighting.  The ALL ACCESS shows will air on CBS Sports Network following each episode’s television premiere on SHOWTIME.

A full programming schedule is included below.

CBS Sports Network is the 24-hour home of CBS Sports and is available across the country through local cable, video and telco providers and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 613 and Dish Network Channel 158. For more information, and to access the CBS Sports Network channel finder, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.

CBS SPORTS NETWORK MAYWEATHER-GUERRERO PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

(All Times ET)

Monday, April 29

7:00-7:30 PM – ALL ACCESS: Mayweather vs. Guerrero: Episode 1

7:30-8:00 PM – ALL ACCESS: Mayweather vs. Guerrero: Episode 2

8:00-9:00 PM – Floyd Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya

9:00-10:00 PM - Robert Guerrero vs. Michael Katsidis

Tuesday, April 30

7:30-8:00 PM – ALL ACCESS: Mayweather vs. Guerrero: Episode 3

8:00-9:00 PM – Floyd Mayweather vs. Ricky Hatton

9:00-10:00 PM – Robert Guerrero vs. Selcuk Aydin

Wednesday, May 1

4:00-5:00 PM – Mayweather vs. Guerrero Press Conference

8:00-9:00 PM – Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez

Thursday, May 2

8:00-9:00 PM – Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosely

9:00-9:30 PM – Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz

Friday, May 3

6:00-6:30 PM – Mayweather vs. Guerrero Weigh-Ins

11:30 PM -12:00 MIDNIGHT – ALL ACCESS: Mayweather vs. Guerrero: Episode 4

Saturday, May 4

Following the fight – Post-fight analysis and Press Conference

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Lucas Matthysse vs. Mike Dallas Jr. Recap & Replay Information

In case you missed it, Saturday night’s tripleheader on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ended with a bang when Matthysse defeated Dallas Jr. with a stunning first round knockout in the main event.  Also, Jesus Soto Karass won a majority decision over Selcuk Aydin and Jermell Charlo knocked out Harry Joe Yorgey in the eighth round.

Catch the replay of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast in its entirety tonight on SHOWTIME EXTREME

Tuesday, January 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

Also available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND

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LUCAS MATTHYSSE SCORES THUNDEROUS FIRST-ROUND KNOCKOUT WIN OVER MIKE DALLAS JR.

Jesus Soto Karass And Jermell Charlo Impress On

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Tripleheader

Replay This Tuesday, January 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 27, 2013) – WBC Interim Super Lightweight Champion Lucas Matthysse scored a one-punch knockout win over Mike Dallas, Jr., in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas last night.  The knockout came via a short counter right hand at 2:26 of the opening round.  Matthysse advanced his record to 33 wins, two losses with an impressive 31 knockouts.  The dangerous Argentine is now looking for the biggest names in the 140-pound division. 

The tripleheader will replay Tuesday, January 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME^®.

In one of the evening’s co-features, Jesus Soto Karass won a majority decision overSelcuk Aydin in a 10-round super welterweight fight.  Soto Karass simply outworked Aydin from the opening bell, continually pushing forward and controlling most of the rounds.  The scores were 97-93 twice and 95-95.  Soto Karass’ record improved to 27 wins, eight losses and three draws with 17 knockouts. 

In the SHOWTIME^® telecast’s opening bout, highly regarded 154-pound prospectJermell Charlo took a step up in competition and knocked out rugged Harry Joe Yorgeyin the eighth round of a 10-round super welterweight fight.  Charlo, the undefeated student of respected trainer Ronnie Shields, looked impressive with poise, speed and power.  The young 22-year-old prospect improved to 20 wins with 10 knockouts and is a man to watch at super welterweight.

The SHOWTIME tripleheader was presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona with Matthysse vs. Dallas presented in association with Arano Box Promotions and Goossen Tutor Promotions, Aydin vs. Soto Karass presented in association with Arena-Box Promotion and Charlo vs. Yorgey presented in association with Banner Promotions.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, and follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @TheJointLV,@hardrockhotellv, @SHOsports, follow the conversation using or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxingor www.facebook.com/ShoBoxing.

LUCAS MATTHYSSE vs. MIKE DALLAS JR.: FRIDAY’S WEIGHTS

Tomorrow/Saturday From Hard Rock Hotel & Casino In Las Vegas,

LIVE On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (10 p.m. ET/PT)

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 25, 2013) – All the boxers competing on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and SHOWTIME EXTREME tomorrow, Saturday,January 26, made weight Friday at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. 

The always-exciting, hard-hitting WBC Interim Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas Matthysse (32-2, 30 KO’s), of Trelew, Argentina, will defend against confident, upset-minded Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (19-2-1, 8 KOs), of Bakersfield, Calif., in the main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live on SHOWTIME^® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

In what will be an exciting co-feature, Selcuk Aydin (23-1, 17 KO’s), of Trabzon, Turkey, will be opposed by Jesus Soto Karass (26-8-3, 17 KO’s), of Los Mochis, Mexico, in a 10-round junior middleweight match.  Jermell Charlo (19-0, 9 KO’s), of Houston, Texas, collides with Harry Joe Yorgey (25-1-1, 12 KO’s), ofBridgeport, Pa., for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight Title in the opening bout of the SHOWTIME telecast.

The main event on SHOWTIME EXTREME (8 p.m. ET/PT) will pit unbeaten 2008 Mexican Olympian Francisco Vargas (13-0, 10 KO’s) against Ira Terry (26-10, 16 KO’s), of Memphis, Tenn., in a 10-round junior lightweight bout.  Philadelphia’s Julian Williams (10-0-1, 5 KO’s) takes on Jeremiah Wiggins (10-1-1, 5 KO’s), ofNewport News, Va., in an eight-round super welterweight SHO EXTREME opener.

Tickets priced at $150, $100, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes, fees and services charges, along with a limited number of VIP suite seats priced at $125, are on sale at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

The SHOWTIME tripleheader is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T with Matthysse vs. Dallas being presented in association with Arano Box Promotions and Goossen Tutor Promotions, Aydin vs. Soto Karass being presented in association with Arena-Box Promotion and Charlo vs. Yorgey being presented in association with Banner Promotions.

WEIGHTS: Matthysse weighed 138.5 pounds, Dallas Jr. 139.5 pounds; Aydin tipped the scale at 149 pounds, Soto Karass 148.  Charlo and Yorgey each weighed 153.5 pounds. Vargas weighed 131, Terry 129; Williams weighed 154.5 and Wiggins, 151.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, and follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @TheJointLV,@hardrockhotellv, @SHOsports, follow the conversation using or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or www.facebook.com/ShoBoxing.

SHOWTIME® Boxing Returns to Super Channel; Exclusive Two-Year Deal Makes Super Channel the Home of Live SHOWTIME Boxing Events in Canada

 

EDMONTON (Jan 25, 2013) - Super Channel, Canada’s only national English pay television network and SHOWTIME Sports^® are pleased to announce an exclusive deal that will make Super Channel the home of SHOWTIME boxing events in Canada. Under this agreement Super Channel will air live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and ShoBox: The New Generation telecasts through 2014 to viewers in Canada.

The first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event under the new deal airs this Saturday, Jan 26 at 10 p.m. ET, live from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and features Lucas Matthysse (32-2, 30 KOs) taking on Mike Dallas Jr. (19-2-1, 8 KOs) for the WBC Super Lightweight Interim Championship. In the co-feature bouts, Selcuk Aydin (23-1, 17 KOs) faces Jesus Soto Karass (28-8-3, 17 KOs) in a Welterweight bout, and Jermell Charlo (10-0, 6 KOs) takes on Harry Joe Yorgey(25-1-1, 12 KO's) in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

“We are thrilled to be able to bring SHOWTIME back to our viewers in Canada.  Super Channel’s fight fans let us know just how much they missed these exclusive and exciting events and now we are able to consistently bring them all the SHOWTIME boxing that they want to see, live,” said Sandy Perkins, Super Channel’s Vice President of Programming. “We are very pleased to continue our relationship with SHOWTIME and proud that Super Channel continues to be a place where our viewers can go to see unique programming that can’t be seen anywhere else on television.”

“The Super Channel has been a great partner for us over the years,” said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports. “The Canadian sports fan has shown a voracious appetite for boxing so we are very proud to present our slate of world-class fights to the nation.  Not only does it increase the awareness of our brand throughout the country, it also gives the elite fighters competing on our network a broader stage on which to perform.”

About Super Channel

Super Channel is Canada’s only national English pay television network, consisting of two HD channels, four SD channels, and Super Channel On Demand. Super Channel’s vision is to expand the Canadian premium TV experience by offering a broad range of fresh, entertaining movies, series and fights. Super Channel is owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton-based media company. Super Channel is currently available on Bell TV, Shaw Direct, Rogers Anyplace TV, Shaw Cable, Cogeco Cable,  Access Communications, Bell Aliant TV, Source Cable, SaskTel, MTS, Novus,EastLink, TELUS  and other regional providers.  www.superchannel.ca

About Showtime Networks Inc.

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME 2™, SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME®, SHOWTIME BEYOND®, SHOWTIME NEXT®, SHOWTIME WOMEN®, SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE® and THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ XTRA. SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ HD, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND® and THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ ON DEMAND. SNI also manages Smithsonian Networks, a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution. All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®.

LUCAS MATTHYSSE vs. MIKE DALLAS JR. FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

This Saturday From Hard Rock Hotel & Casino In Las Vegas,

LIVE On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (10 p.m. ET/PT)

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 24, 2013) – President of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya and the fighters participating in Saturday’s first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and SHOWTIME EXTREME telecasts of 2013 participated in a final press conference Thursday at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. 

One of the most-feared punchers in boxing, WBC Interim Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas Matthysse will defend his title against dangerous Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. in the main event live on SHOWTIME^® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). 

Knockout artist Matthysse (32-2, 30 KO’s), of Trelew, Argentina, boasts a knockout percentage of almost 90 percent and is looking to make a statement in the 140-pound division against the determined Dallas Jr. (19-2-1, 8 KOs), of Bakersfield, Calif.

In the all-action co-feature, world-rated contender Selcuk Aydin (23-1, 17 KO’s) and Mexican warrior Jesus Soto Karass (26-8-3, 17 KO’s) collide in an important bout between respected and feared junior middleweights.  Jermell Charlo (19-0, 9 KO’s), of Houston, Texas, risks his unblemished record when he faces Harry Joe Yorgey (25-1-1, 12 KO’s), of Bridgeport, Pa., in a 10-round super welterweight special attraction that will open the SHOWTIME telecast. 

The SHOWTIME EXTREME headliner will pit unbeaten 2008 Mexican Olympian Francisco Vargas (13-0, 10 KO’s) against Memphis veteran Ira Terry (26-10, 16 KO’s) in a 10-round junior lightweight bout.  Philadelphia super welterweight Julian Williams (10-0-1, 5 KO’s) takes on Newport News, Virginia’s Jeremiah Wiggins (10-1-1, 5 KO’s) in an eight-round bout that will open the SHOWTIME EXTREME telecast at 8 p.m. ET/PT. 

Tickets priced at $150, $100, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes, fees and services charges, along with a limited number of VIP suite seats priced at $125, are on sale at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

The SHOWTIME tripleheader is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T with Matthysse vs. Dallas being presented in association with Arano Box Promotions and Goossen Tutor Promotions, Aydin vs. Soto Karass being presented in association with Arena-Box Promotion and Charlo vs. Yorgey being presented in association with Banner Promotions.

Below is what the executives and six of the fighters had to say on Thursday:

Oscar De La Hoya, President Golden Boy Promotions:

“We have one of, if not the strongest punchers in the 140 pound division in Lucas Matthysse, who is facing Mike Dallas Jr.  This is a fight that can take Dallas Jr. over the top and this is the type of fight that the fans will definitely enjoy because of the styles.  Styles make fights.  One thing for this year, 2013, is that I made sure that our matchmakers and everyone involved know that we need and we want exciting, exciting fights.  This event Saturday night will be very exciting.

“The co-main event features Selcuk Aydin.  Anyone who saw him fight Robert Guerrero knows he put on an incredible performance.  He is very talented.  Soto Karrass, what can I say about him?  He is a fighter who just keeps on coming, a fighter who’s well prepared and in your face. It’s going to be a tremendous fight.”

Lucas Matthysse:

“I’m a man of few words.  I’m in great shape and I am ready to fight.  What else can I say?  Bring it on.  This is a very important fight for me not only to win, but to look good.”

Mario Arano, Matthysse’s Co-Promoter:

“You will see the best Lucas Matthysse on Saturday.  We want to make sure Team Dallas knows we are not overlooking any fighter.  Saturday night will be a tough fight.  Lucas is focused and he trained hard.”

Mike Dallas Jr.:

“It’s big moments like this when you have to step up.  I’m ready to go.  Everybody dreams to be a world champion.  It’s every boxer’s goal.  I have the desire and ambition.  The only thing on my mind is getting a win.  I respect this fighter.  He is strong and tough, but I am ready to prove and show to everybody what I can do.”

Selcuk Aydin:

“I am ready.  We had a good training camp.  I want to put on a good fight on fight night.”

Ahmet Oner, Aydin’s Co-Promoter:

“I am excited to have Aydin back on SHOWTIME.  We are going to win this fight and move onto a bigger fight.”

Jesus Soto Karass:

“I am very prepared.  I know the task at hand and that is why I trained for two months inMontebello, Calif.  I won’t let this opportunity slip away.  I know what I am up against.  He’s a tough fighter, but that’s why I prepared 100 percent to make sure that I’m ready for anything.”

Jermell Charlo:

“At eight years old my brother and I got in the ring.  Come Saturday night, I’m going to show everyone that I’m supposed to be in the ring and deserve a title.  I’m going to show every fighter in this division what’s next.  I’m the next generation.  Look out for me.”

Harry Joe Yorgey:

“This is going to be a great show for boxing and a great show for the fans.”

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, and follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @TheJointLV,@hardrockhotellv, @SHOsports, follow the conversation using or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing orwww.facebook.com/ShoBoxing.