Inside TNT's unlikely bet to 'revive boxing' for the U.S. masses, 1.6 million viewers later

TNT has made a rare commitment among U.S. television networks to broadcast boxing, with its first two events drawing a combined 1.6 million viewers. Network executives are hopeful that an upcoming fight featuring Andy Ruiz will significantly boost those numbers and help revive mainstream interest in the sport. The article, published September 2, 2026, outlines TNT's strategy and ambitions for its boxing programming.