The premium cable network credits a declining viewership with the decision to leave boxing full time by Brian Campbell @BCampbellCBS moments ago • 4 min read Operating with a noticeably reduced budget in recent years despite maintaining the facade as a destination for boxing on premium cable, HBO announced Thursday it will be leaving the fight business following 2018 after 45 years.An HBO Sports statement confirmed the initial report from The New York Times, which brought a sad end to an era in which the network brought class and high production value to the sport, which included many of the biggest pay-per-view events in history and breakthrough programming like the often duplicated “24/7″ pre-fight documentary series which debuted in 2007. ”Going forward in 2019, we will be pivoting away from programming live boxing on HBO,” the statement read. “As always, we will remain open to looking at events that fit our programming mix. This could include boxing, just not for the foreseeable future. We’re deeply indebted to the many courageous fighters whose careers we were privileged to cover. ”We are a storytelling platform. The future will see unscripted series, long-form documentary films, reality programming, sports journalism, event specials and more unique standout… Read full this story
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