Al Bernstein Boxing Channel to Cover Live Pre & Post Dawson/Tarver Fight

Al Bernstein Boxing Channel to Cover Live Pre & Post Dawson/Tarver Fight

Weigh-in Also Broadcast LIVE Over iBN Sports Network

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- iBN Sports, a premier Internet-based broadcast sports television network announced that its Al Bernstein Channel (ABBC) will provide live weigh-in along with pre and post fight coverage of the October 11th light-heavyweight title match between Chad Dawson and Antonio Tarver from the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Al Bernstein and the iBN Sports team will be on hand to cover the weigh-in on October 10th, will also do reports before the match on October 11th and provide full coverage of the post fight press conference. All of this can be seen at http://www.ibnsports.com/.

The Dawson/Tarver coverage represents the first in a series of up to the minute pre and post coverage of premiere matches that the ABBC will offer to fans throughout 2008. The lineup will include Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins on October 18th, Vic Darchinyan vs. Christian Mijares on November 1st, Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malinaggi on November 22nd, and finally Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao on December 6th. All broadcasts can be viewed live at www.ibnsports.com for free as well as seen on-demand on the channel.

"This will be the first time in years that this kind of LIVE coverage will have been done at major boxing matches," said Bernstein. "I was an integral part of the live ESPN coverage for these kinds of matches for many years, and I know it provides fans with information that really helps them enjoy big boxing matches. Boxing fans have been underserved in recent years, but not anymore. We will give them the live pre and post fight coverage that will enhance their enjoyment of the fights. iBN Sports and the ABBC will be there to capture these exciting and interesting moments," said Bernstein.

"The iBN Sports team is truly excited by this venture with Al," said John Mudge, CEO of iBN Sports. "We believe this channel is unique and will provide an insider's perspective that only Al can bring," concluded Mudge.

Mr. Bernstein is available for interviews. Please contact mconley@ibnsports.com to schedule appointments.

About iBN Sports

iBN Sports is the premier destination of Live Internet sports network programming. Visit www.ibnsports.com and watch full screen, high definition (HD) video footage anytime, anywhere. Headquartered in Orange County California, iBN operates worldwide through partnerships and affiliates. For further information, please visit www.ibnsports.com.

About Al Bernstein

Al Bernstein is a well-known and respected boxing analyst on networks such as ESPN and Showtime. Al has also contributed articles as a featured writer for publications such as Ring Magazine and Boxing Illustrated.

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CONTACT: Michael Conley of iBN Sports, +1-480-473-3155,
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Web Site: http://www.ibnsports.com/

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