ESPN2 to air 48 shows in 2006

By Raj Sharma

16/10/2005

ESPN2 to air 48 shows in 2006

ESPN reports that it is planning to broadcast 48 live boxing shows on ESPN2 next year, an increase from the 40 the network aired during 2005.  Thirty of the telecasts will take place on the long running Friday Night Fights series, which returns in January from its autumn hiatus. The other 18 shows will air on a “Wednesday Night Fights” series that will run between the months of April and August. No mention was made if ESPN will increase its financial commitment to improve the competitive quality of the broadcasts. source: ESPN.com