Showtime Championship Boxing

Showtime Championship Boxing (1986- )

RunningSports show

The critically acclaimed SHOWTIME boxing series, Showtime Championship Boxing features young, talented contenders matched tough with a philosophy of competitive fights featuring the next generation of boxing stars that provide a proving ground for prospects determined to fight for a world title.

 

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 19:00 (90 min)

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2021-03-13Ronald Ellis vs. David BenavidezMar 13, 2021
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2020-10-24Leo Santa Cruz vs. Gervonta DavisOct 24, 2020
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2020-09-26Jermall Charlo vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko Part 2Sep 26, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Showtime Championship Boxing premiere?

Showtime Championship Boxing premiered on March 10, 1986.

Who were the commentators for the first episode of Showtime Championship Boxing?

The commentators for the first episode of Showtime Championship Boxing were Barry Tompkins, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Angelo Dundee.

Who was the first boxer to fight in Showtime Championship Boxing?

The first boxer to fight in Showtime Championship Boxing was James "Bonecrusher" Smith.

Who was the first boxer to win a championship in Showtime Championship Boxing?

The first boxer to win a championship in Showtime Championship Boxing was Marvin Hagler.

What was the main event of the first episode of Showtime Championship Boxing?

The main event of the first episode of Showtime Championship Boxing was a 10-round fight between Johnny Bumphus and Lorenzo Garcia.

Who was the youngest boxer to fight in Showtime Championship Boxing in 1986?

The youngest boxer to fight in Showtime Championship Boxing in 1986 was 17-year-old Mike Tyson.

Who was the oldest boxer to fight in Showtime Championship Boxing in 1986?

The oldest boxer to fight in Showtime Championship Boxing in 1986 was 34-year-old Wilfred Benitez.

Who was the first female boxer to fight in Showtime Championship Boxing?

Showtime Championship Boxing did not feature female boxers until the 2000s.

Who was the first Mexican boxer to win a championship in Showtime Championship Boxing?

The first Mexican boxer to win a championship in Showtime Championship Boxing was Lupe Aquino.

Who was the first Puerto Rican boxer to win a championship in Showtime Championship Boxing?

The first Puerto Rican boxer to win a championship in Showtime Championship Boxing was Wilfredo Gomez.

Who was the first African American boxer to win a championship in Showtime Championship Boxing?

The first African American boxer to win a championship in Showtime Championship Boxing was Michael Spinks.

Who was the first European boxer to win a championship in Showtime Championship Boxing?

The first European boxer to win a championship in Showtime Championship Boxing was Lloyd Honeyghan.

Who was the first Asian boxer to fight in Showtime Championship Boxing?

The first Asian boxer to fight in Showtime Championship Boxing was Fidel Bassa.

Who was the first boxer to win a championship in two different weight classes in Showtime Championship Boxing?

The first boxer to win a championship in two different weight classes in Showtime Championship Boxing was Sugar Ray Leonard.

Who was the most successful boxer in Showtime Championship Boxing in 1986?

In 1986, the most successful boxer in Showtime Championship Boxing was Mike Tyson, who won all of his fights that year by knockout.

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