(PRESS RELEASE) -- “The Fight Game With Jim Lampley” kicks off its seventh season WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Hosted by the four-time Sports Emmy® winner, who has hosted HBO Boxing since joining the network in 1988, the show is a provocative, engaging and informative experience that delves into intriguing storylines, newsmakers and issues that are top-of-mind in boxing.
Segments on this edition of THE FIGHT GAME include: an examination of Canelo Alvarez’s temporary suspension after testing positive for the PED Clenbuterol, which has postponed his mega-fight with Gennady Golovkin; new correspondent Kelefa Sanneh’s in-depth look at one of the toughest challenges in boxing, making weight; Daniel Jacobs’ sit-down with THE FIGHT GAME’s Andre Ward before his April 28th middleweight showdown with Maciej Sulecki at Barclays Center; and a survey of the latest news with Lampley.
Immediately following the show’s April 18 debut, fight fans can log on to hbo.com for an exclusive overtime segment hosted by Lampley.