Ppv.com announced it has extended its exclusive relationship with legendary boxing journalist and blow-by-blow announcer Jim Lampley through 2024. Lampley, who ended his nearly five-year hiatus from boxing to work the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo super middleweight world championship fight for Ppv.com, in September, will continue to co-host the service's viewer chats in real time for the fights it will be live streaming and provide fight week on-site commentary, reports and original video content. Lampley's next event with Ppv.com will be the twelve-round super middleweight battle of the undefeateds between former champions David "El Monstruo" Benavidez and Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade, live from Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Nov. 25th.
“Who knew it would be so much fun to provide live chat during big fights on Ppv.com? Lance Pugmire knew, and he told me so, and via that friendship a great new relationship arrived," Lampley said. “I’m delighted to be headed back to Las Vegas for Benavidez vs Andrade, and looking forward to frequent Ppv.com engagements going forward. Sharing with Lance, responding to fans, being in the ringside discussion -- live chat rocks!!
"Jim Lampley is back at ringside right where he belongs and based on fan reaction at the Canelo-Charlo fight and from viewers who tuned in on PPV.COM, boxing is for the better for it. Jim is rarin' to go for the upcoming David Benavidez - Demetrius Andrade fight where he will be chatting live from Mandalay Bay on Saturday, November 25," said, Dale Hopkins, President and CEO of inDemand and Ppv.com.
Ppv.com does not require a subscription. It will offer Benavidez vs. Andrade for $74.99 in the U.S. and Canada.
Lampley is a recipient of the Boxing Writers Association of America’s (BWAA) Sam Taub Award for Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism, and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in its 2015 class. He served as anchor and commentator for “HBO World Championship Boxing” for 30 years, and has covered numerous Olympic Games during his long and distinguished career in sports broadcasting.
