iBN Sports Announces Official Launch of the Al Bernstein Boxing Channel

iBN Sports Announces Official Launch of the Al Bernstein Boxing Channel

Showtime's 'voice of boxing' brings luster to new channel

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- iBN Sports, a premier Internet-based broadcast sports television network has officially launched the Al Bernstein Boxing Channel (ABBC) over its iBN Sports network. The boxing channel is the collaboration between Al Bernstein and iBN Sports to create original programming exclusive to the world of boxing. Hosted by popular boxing analyst and commentator Al Bernstein, the channel covers boxing in greater depth, reporting from all the major fights, up close and personal interviews with the key figures in the sport, as well as highlights and boxing action throughout the boxing world. Fans of boxing can tune into iBN Sports and watch the ABBC over the Internet at http://www.ibnsports.com/ for both Live and ON-Demand coverage.

"The iBN Sports team is truly excited by this partnership with Al Bernstein," said John Mudge, Co-Founder of iBN Sports. "His passion and desire to elevate the sport and to bring it to the fans in a new and exciting way is evident. Al's vision for this channel and the power of internet TV that iBN Sports can bring to the partnership will make a major impact on boxing and boxing fans. It is a pleasure to work with a professional who has keen knowledge and insight about the sport, is well respected in the industry, and shares our drive and desire to provide more to the sports fans. We look forward to working closely with Al to build the Al Bernstein Boxing Channel into the premier source for boxing on the internet," said Mudge.

"I am very pleased with the way the channel has been launched, and equally pleased with the programming content we already have posted," said Bernstein. "Our fight coverage gives fans a chance to see video coverage of fights that are not being covered on television as they should be. Along with that, we offer interviews with major boxing personalities and others in the world of sports and entertainment, as well as commentaries and features. Very shortly we will be adding excellent boxing action as well. Our goal is to provide boxing fans with the first comprehensive boxing channel, and that is exactly what we are doing. I am very fortunate because I get to participate on great boxing television shows at the Showtime Networks, and now I get to contribute to the sport of boxing and its fans with this channel. This will be a fun journey for all of us who love the sport of boxing," concluded Bernstein.

About iBN Sports

iBN Sports is the premier destination of Live Internet sports network programming. Fans are provided both LIVE and On-Demand sports programming of world class competitions plus in depth news and information. Visit http://www.ibnsports.com/ and watch full screen, high definition (HD) video footage anytime, anywhere from amateur to professional sports such as Surfing, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Motocross, Drag and Auto Racing, Ultimate Fighting MMA, Boxing, Pro Cycling, Pro Baseball, High School, Ivy League College, Maccabi Games, AAU, and other high interest Action and Extreme Sports. Headquartered in Orange County California, iBN operates worldwide through partnerships and affiliates. For further information, please visit http://www.ibnsports.com/.

About Al Bernstein

Al Bernstein began his career in the 1970's with Lerner Newspapers in Chicago and eventually became a managing editor. In 1980, he joined ESPN as a boxing analyst for the Top Rank Boxing Series. Al continued at ESPN until 2003, during which time he also worked as a reporter for SportsCenter, covering major boxing matches, Major League Baseball, the NBA and the NFL draft. He also wrote and hosted the series Big Fights Boxing Hour for ESPN Classic. In 1992 and 1996 he served as the boxing analyst for NBC's coverage of the Summer Olympic Games. From 1999-2002 he was a sports anchor for Fox 5 news in Las Vegas. Since 2003 Al has served as the boxing analyst on Showtime for the Showtime Championship Boxing series. On radio, Al hosted "The Al Bernstein Sports Party" for four years on ESPN 920, the ESPN radio affiliate in Las Vegas. Al has also published "Boxing For Beginners," an instructional-historical book on boxing and has contributed articles as a featured writer for Ring Magazine and Boxing Illustrated. Currently, Al does celebrity appearances and shows at Native American and riverboat casinos around the country. Al is a Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of The Caring Place, a nonprofit facility in Southern Nevada that provides free services to those touched by cancer. This facility was co-founded by his wife, Connie. Please visit http://www.thecaringplacenv.org/ for more information.

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