First off, the 24/7 show should be for EVERY major fight. In todays reality show driven world, this does a lot more for promotion then confrences and appearances.
Next up I would have some bigger fights on HBO and Showtime and cut back on PPV's. Also for PPV's, instead of just one big fight, I would greatly improve the undercard so at least 2 fights have a big feel to them. This is a cue from WWE and even UFC have better undercards then boxing.
Now for my major plan. First off we get a network or cable channel. We take another page from UFC and their highly successful show, "The Ultimate Fighter". Basically the same format and a reprise of "The Contender". A bunch of heavyweight boxers living in a house and training, split into two teams. Unlike the contender... the fights aren't shot gimmicky and are straight up uncut fights, like the Ultimate Fighter.
Now for the tie in. A little while back, George Foreman said he could make Mike Tyson into a champion again... well do it. A new reality show about the reconstruction of Mike Tyson. This one I would pitch to a premium channel so it can be uncut and raw. Team him up with Foreman and some of the best trainers available. Show all the trials and tribulations.
Now for the big event... You have the winner of the reality show vs. Mike Tyson. Yup. Thats right. The Young Tiger vs. The Old Lion. Whoever wins... boxing wins. Either you have an amazing comeback story, or you have the next big up and comer in boxing. Tyson can still draw, and people still respect him. This fight would draw, and then you can set the winner up against the heavyweight champ. And if you don't think Tyson is entertaining just watch this video below... Who else can say "I'll eat your asshole alive you bitch!' and "I'll fuck you till you love me you faggot!"
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