Foothill Ranch, Calif. – July 28, 2009 – iBN Sports, an internet broadcast sports television network, has partnered with Frank Luca’s Crown Boxing to bring expanded pay-per-view boxing coverage to the iBN Sports Al Bernstein Boxing Channel. The partnership provides Crown Boxing the opportunity to expand its reach by broadcasting live events online hosted by Al Bernstein at www.ibnsports.com. The first event will feature a bout between Oliver “Atomic Bull” McCall and Franklin “Yah-Yah” Lawrence in a battle for the IBA Heavyweight Belt at Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, August 21.
“The Crown Boxing shows are competitive and exciting, and that’s the kind of boxing we want to bring the fans on iBN Sports,” Says Al Bernstein. I’m looking forward to being ringside for these matches and I am delighted we can show them on the Al Bernstein Boxing Channel.”
About iBN Sports
iBN Sports is an internet-based television broadcast network providing world class coverage of live sports, archived footage on-demand, news, highlights and other unique programming that reveals the compelling stories of the sports world. Current and past programming has included professional and amateur sports alike from local high schools to international federations. A sampling of these sports includes: mixed martial arts (MMA), Independent Baseball, Pro Cycling, boxing, surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motocross and high schoold football, basketball and baseball. iBN Sports markets and distributes sports content through its alliance of global media partners, sports channels, clubs, governing bodies, sponsors, radio, television, print, restaurant chains, and web partners. Production and content are driven by an experienced group of Hollywood branding, design, and media experts. iBN is headquartered in Orange County, California and operates worldwide through its partnerships and affiliates.
About Crown Boxing
Matchmaker Frank Luca brings over forty years of experience to this Las Vegas based fight promotion company. The company seeks to invigorate boxing by bringing style, class and professionalism back to the sport. The family owned business prides itself in maintaining quality, style, class and excitement in not only each event they promote but in every fighter involved.
