“ShoBox: The Next Generation” has been around so long that the prospects it first showcased have all retired.
The Showtime boxing series, which focuses on up-and-coming young fighters, debuted in 2001, meaning it is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
ShoBox analyst and boxing historian Steve Farhood has played an integral role in the series. In this video clip, Farhood looks back at the past two decades and discusses what has allowed the series to endure.
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“I would make the argument that today as we speak in 2021, it’s more important than it’s ever been because prospects need to fight so it’s very important for ShoBoxto give them that opportunity, because without fights they don’t grow and without grassroots boxing, boxing doesn’t grow,” Farhood says in the clip.
Eighty-three fighters who have appeared on ShoBox have gone on to win world tittles, according to Showtime. Among them: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Tim Bradley and Nonito Donaire.
The series resumes tonight (Wednesday), with unbeaten junior welterweight prospects Mykquan Williams and Yeis Gabriel Solano facing off in a scheduled 10-rounder. The telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
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