Super Channel SPORTS scores new World Boxing Super Series

EDMONTON – Super Channel has nailed the Canadian rights to World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) for its nascent sports programming sub-brand Super Channel SPORTS.The inaugural season of the World Boxing Super Series will feature two weight classes, 16 fighters, and a total of 14 main events starring the top 15-ranked fighters of the four major federations: WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO. In each weight class, eight boxers will battle it out in a bracket-style elimination tournament as they compete for the Muhammad Ali Trophy and $50 million in prize money.The WBSS kicks off September 9 and will include four quarterfinals (September...