Boxeo Telemundo celebrates its 25th Anniversary as the longest-running boxing program on US Spanish-language television

Boxeo Telemundo, the longest-running boxing program on US Spanish-language television, sets a historic milestone in 2014 by becoming the first show of its type to celebrate 25 consecutive years on the air. The show celebrates its first quarter century with an impressive lineup of matches this spring, starting March 14. In tribute to the legendary show, Telemundo’s cable channel, mun2, will air the special series Lo Mejor de Boxeo Telemundo every Saturday in March at 12pm/11am C/9am P, presenting defining moments in the history of Hispanic boxing.“It’s a true privilege to celebrate a quarter century watching champions be born. Since 1989, the leading protagonists in Hispanic boxing have faced off on Boxeo Telemundo, and they will continue to do so for many years thanks to the fans’ support,” said Jorge Hidalgo, executive vice president for Sports at Telemundo Media.Boxeo Telemundo was launched in 1989 with hosts Tony Tirado and the unforgettable triple world champ from Nicaragua, Alexis Arguello. Boxing expert René Giraldo joined the team that same year, followed in 1999 by acclaimed sportscaster and commentator Jessi Losada. Giraldo and Losada, the longest-serving boxing narrator/commentator duo on US Spanish-language television, are the current hosts alongside reporters Kaziro Aoyama and Ana Jurka.