HBO debuts the next installment of “Ring Life” on March 2 (9:45 p.m. ET/PT)) with the 12-minute show featuring middleweight champion Sergio Martinez, who turned 37 on Feb. 21 and defends his crown on HBO against top contender Matthew Macklin at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York on March 17. “Ring Life” chronicles the lives of fighters as they define the spirit of boxing, balancing work, family life, training, expectations and the pursuit of their dreams. Martinez, who is from Argentina, has made Oxnard, Calif., his home base in America and has been outspoken about various social issues, including trying to bring an end to child bullying.
HBO formally announced that there will be a “24/7” series to follow the build-up to the June 9 HBO PPV fight between Pacquiao and Bradley. The four-episode series debuts on May 19 (9:45 p.m. ET). “We are really looking forward to presenting this all-new edition of ’24/7′ in a style that only ’24/7′ can deliver,” HBO Sports president Ken Hershman said. “Manny and Tim have contrasting backstories, and we will spotlight these two compelling characters against the backdrop of a major title fight.” Episode 2 debuts May 26, Episode 3 is June 2 and the finale airs June 8, the eve of the fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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I’ve always liked the 24/7 series but will be passing on this one. I don’t care for the fight, but somehow 24/7 has almost lured me in in the past (I’ll admit because of the series I gave Vicotr Ortiz more of a shot than he truly deserved against Mayweather). So I guess it does what it’s meant to and peak’s interest on an otherwise (what I think will be) stale PPV main event.
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