In this special video put together by HBO Boxing, we get a look back at all of their biggest and best fights of the year. In just a few minutes, we see highlights and some quick, hard-hitting action of everything they put on the air in 2011, recapping the best and most memorable moments, and the big name fighters who headlined the cards. Take a look back at the year that was in 2011 on HBO Boxing.
The network had plenty to offer, with big names like Sergio Martinez and Canelo Alvarez dominating their opposition, Wladimir Klitschko taking on David Haye, Nonito Donaire flattening Fernando Montiel in two rounds, the thrilling battle between Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto, Bernard Hopkins beating Jean Pascal to become the oldest champion in the history of the sport, the rubber match between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, the controversial ending to Floyd Mayweather vs. Ortiz, the Cotto-Margarito rematch for pride and revenge, the return of James Kirkland…. and much more.
You can rewind all of the great boxing action from 2011 with this official HBO Boxing recap, and while it’s easy to criticize the powers that be for some of the fights we did and didn’t see on the network, when wrapped up in a neat two-minute package like that, it’s certainly a memorable year of fights!