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Boxing makes long-awaited return to CBS
AP
The last time CBS telecast a fight in prime time, Muhammad Ali was in the ring - 38 years ago.
Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter did their best to ensure the wait won't be anywhere near so long for the next such boxing show.
Thurman defended his WBA welterweight title on Saturday (Sunday AEST) with a 12-round unanimous decision over Porter.
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The bout was fierce and packed with action from the beginning until the final bell.
Back in 1978, Ali lost to Leon Spinks in that last CBS fight.
Lou DiBella, promoter of this card, claimed the network couldn't have had a better show for their return.
