Showtime will stop covering boxing after 2023. This echoes what HBO did five years ago. Furthermore, Paramount’s CEO, Chris McCarthy, told staff in a letter that Showtime will no longer produce sports content. This means the network will also stop broadcasting Bellator MMA. According to McCarthy, “shifting content priorities” caused the closure.
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Showtime will air its last two boxing events of this year. Stephen Espinoza, Showtime Sports’ president, felt deeply disappointed. Fans are questioning the mere crux of “what’s selling” vs. “what is needed.” Moreover, big names in boxing are questioning the sport’s future. Renowned names like Terence Crawford, Ryan Garcia, Eddie Hearn, and more expressed their dejection over the decision. Thus, shadowing the same emotions we have Claressa Shields.
Claressa Shields shared the collective emotion of the boxing fraternity
Claressa Shields is often seen expressing herself via tweets. Whether it be her musing or just venting out, she uses her Twitter account effectively. Her recent tweet thus expresses her sadness over the cessation of Showtime Boxing. Shields tweeted, “Sad day for boxing ! No more showtime.”
Sad 😢 day for boxing ! No more showtime