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			'''''Premier Boxing Champions''''' (PBC) is a ] promotion organized by ].

			== Production ==
			''Premier Boxing Champions'' is part of an effort by ]—best known as the representative of ]—to bring mainstream prominence back to the sport of boxing.<ref name=guardian-returntopt/><ref name=bleacherreport-hbovshaymon/> In the United States, although popular among a niche audience, most major boxing telecasts are relegated to ] channels (such as ]) and ], limiting their mainstream exposure. The mainstream popularity of ] has also had an impact on the popularity of boxing within the young adult market.<ref name=fastco-connected/> ''PBC''{{'}}s vice president of operations Lamont Jones explained that the goal of the promotion was to build ], noting that "the way the customer goes to the grocery store and sees ] on the steak and wants to buy it, we want the boxing fan to see to PBC on the telecast and know they can expect high-quality, competitive match-ups."<ref name=guardian-returntopt/><ref name=bleacherreport-hbovshaymon/>

			''PBC'' is distinguished from other promotions by its overall presentation and atmosphere, which is designed to incorporate technology and improve the viewing experience for both the in-arena and television audiences. Executive producer Michael Marto felt that the in-arena experience of boxing events had been compromised by the focus on their television broadcasts, leading to a lack of "entertainment" and poor sight lines for attendees. ''PBC'' events feature a ]-style stage setup known as the "Ring of Honor"; inspired by the ] and the stage setup of ]'s '']'', its centerpiece is a ]-like rig above the ring with an ] scoreboard screen and a circular marquee display At the end of the arena is the "Wall of Thunder", which features a stairway and ramps that fighters use to enter the arena on their way towards the ring—it features two displays at 18 feet in height, which flank a central display that is 32 feet in height. There are three different variations of the stage, optimized for different venue sizes.<ref name=pbc-roh>{{cite web\|title=Premier Boxing Champions to debut eye-popping "Ring of Honor"\|url=http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/premier-boxing-champions-debut-eye-popping-ring-honor-1\|website=Premier Boxing Champions\|accessdate=14 March 2015}}</ref><ref name=yahoo-pbcsetting>{{cite web\|last1=Iole\|first1=Kevin\|title=PBC setting resembles Olympics ceremony, Super Bowl production\|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pbc-setting-resembles-olympics-ceremony--super-bowl-production-082037085.html\|website=Yahoo! Sports\|accessdate=14 March 2015}}</ref> Film composer ] was commissioned to create theme and soundtrack music for the events.<ref name=guardian-returntopt/>

			New technologies are also heavily used during ''PBC'' events, which can be used to provide improved insight to viewers and the possibility for enhanced ] experiences; the technology company Aqueti developed camera technology for use during the events, such as a headband-mounted camera for the referee, "Round-a-Bout"—a circular frame with 36 cameras that can be used to provide a 360-degree view of the ring below and "]" effects, and 250-megapixel "microcameras" comprised of multiple ] processors linked together. ] and shorts are equipped with sensors for measuring the force of punches and other medical data respectively.<ref name=fastco-connected>{{cite web\|title=Connected Gloves and "Bullet Time": NBC Thinks Technology Can Make Boxing Cool\|url=http://www.fastcompany.com/3042958/nbc-primetime-boxing-connected-gloves-high-tech-cameras\|website=Fast Company\|accessdate=14 March 2015}}</ref>

			== Broadcasting ==
			As opposed to most major boxing events, Haymon sought carriage of his ''Premier Boxing Champions'' events on mainstream cable networks, and on the ]. Haymon reached multi-year deals with ] (] and ]), ] (]), ] (], ]) and ] to air ''PBC'' events through their outlets; rather than paying a traditional rights fee, the telecasts are ] to the networks in exchange for a cut of advertising revenue.<ref name=deadline-cbslacesup>{{cite web\|title=CBS Laces Up Live ‘Premier Boxing Champions’ Series\|url=http://deadline.com/2015/02/cbs-laces-up-live-premier-boxing-champions-series-1201375556/\|website=Deadline Hollywood\|accessdate=14 March 2015}}</ref><ref name=guardian-returntopt>{{cite news\|title=With boxing's return to prime-time network TV, Al Haymon makes his move\|url=http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/mar/06/with-boxings-return-to-prime-time-network-tv-al-haymon-makes-his-move\|accessdate=14 March 2015\|work=The Guardian}}</ref><ref name=bleacherreport-hbovshaymon>{{cite web\|title=Is HBO vs. Al Haymon Boxing's Next Big Fight?\|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2393981-is-hbo-vs-al-haymon-boxings-next-big-fight\|website=Bleacher Report\|accessdate=14 March 2015}}</ref>

			Haymon paid $20 million to NBC for its first 20 telecasts, which include five airing in primetime on the NBC network. Its first aired on March 7, 2015, and featured ] in a ] bout against ], and ] against ] in a ] bout. ] served as the host, joined by ] and ] as commentators.<ref name=nbc-contract>{{cite web\|title=NBC Sports Group Announces Multi-Year Deal For New "Premier Boxing Champions" Series\|url=http://blog.nj.com/north_american_precis_syndicate/2015/01/nbc_sports_group_announces_multi-year_deal_for_new_premier_boxing_champions_series_nbc_and_nbcsn_to.html\|accessdate=14 March 2015}}</ref><ref name=guardian-returntopt/>

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Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) is a boxing promotion organized by Al Haymon.

Production

Premier Boxing Champions is part of an effort by Al Haymon—best known as the representative of Floyd Mayweather, Jr.—to bring mainstream prominence back to the sport of boxing. In the United States, although popular among a niche audience, most major boxing telecasts are relegated to premium television channels (such as HBO) and pay-per-view, limiting their mainstream exposure. The mainstream popularity of mixed martial arts has also had an impact on the popularity of boxing within the young adult market. PBC's vice president of operations Lamont Jones explained that the goal of the promotion was to build loyalty, noting that "the way the customer goes to the grocery store and sees USDA on the steak and wants to buy it, we want the boxing fan to see to PBC on the telecast and know they can expect high-quality, competitive match-ups."

PBC is distinguished from other promotions by its overall presentation and atmosphere, which is designed to incorporate technology and improve the viewing experience for both the in-arena and television audiences. Executive producer Michael Marto felt that the in-arena experience of boxing events had been compromised by the focus on their television broadcasts, leading to a lack of "entertainment" and poor sight lines for attendees. PBC events feature a concert-style stage setup known as the "Ring of Honor"; inspired by the Colosseum and the stage setup of U2's 360° Tour, its centerpiece is a Jumbotron-like rig above the ring with an ultra high definition scoreboard screen and a circular marquee display At the end of the arena is the "Wall of Thunder", which features a stairway and ramps that fighters use to enter the arena on their way towards the ring—it features two displays at 18 feet in height, which flank a central display that is 32 feet in height. There are three different variations of the stage, optimized for different venue sizes. Film composer Hans Zimmer was commissioned to create theme and soundtrack music for the events.

New technologies are also heavily used during PBC events, which can be used to provide improved insight to viewers and the possibility for enhanced second screen experiences; the technology company Aqueti developed camera technology for use during the events, such as a headband-mounted camera for the referee, "Round-a-Bout"—a circular frame with 36 cameras that can be used to provide a 360-degree view of the ring below and "bullet time" effects, and 250-megapixel "microcameras" comprised of multiple digital camera processors linked together. Gloves and shorts are equipped with sensors for measuring the force of punches and other medical data respectively.

Broadcasting

As opposed to most major boxing events, Haymon sought carriage of his Premier Boxing Champions events on mainstream cable networks, and on the United States' major television networks. Haymon reached multi-year deals with NBC Sports (NBC and NBCSN), Viacom (Spike), CBS Sports (CBS, CBS Sports Network) and Bounce TV to air PBC events through their outlets; rather than paying a traditional rights fee, the telecasts are brokered to the networks in exchange for a cut of advertising revenue.

Haymon paid $20 million to NBC for its first 20 telecasts, which include five airing in primetime on the NBC network. Its first aired on March 7, 2015, and featured Keith Thurman in a welterweight bout against Robert Guerrero, and Adrien Broner against John Molina in a junior welterweight bout. Al Michaels served as the host, joined by Marv Albert and Sugar Ray Leonard as commentators.

Current fighters

References

^ "With boxing's return to prime-time network TV, Al Haymon makes his move". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
^ "Is HBO vs. Al Haymon Boxing's Next Big Fight?". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
^ "Connected Gloves and "Bullet Time": NBC Thinks Technology Can Make Boxing Cool". Fast Company. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
"Premier Boxing Champions to debut eye-popping "Ring of Honor"". Premier Boxing Champions. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
Iole, Kevin. "PBC setting resembles Olympics ceremony, Super Bowl production". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
"CBS Laces Up Live 'Premier Boxing Champions' Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
"NBC Sports Group Announces Multi-Year Deal For New "Premier Boxing Champions" Series". Retrieved 14 March 2015.

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