For those looking back at the partnership, it is generally viewed through two lenses:
For a deeper look into the shift in the boxing broadcast landscape and the conclusion of the Top Rank/ESPN deal, watch this analysis: What Happened to Top Rank? YouTube• Mar 10, 2026 ESPN Top Rank Boxing
Some fans found the commentary heavily biased toward Top Rank’s promoted "house" fighters, which occasionally felt like a marketing exercise rather than objective sports coverage. For those looking back at the partnership, it
While Top Rank is no longer the primary boxing partner, ESPN continues to air select events from other promotions. For instance, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), led by Jake Paul, signed a multi-year deal in March 2026 to air women's boxing (MVPW) on the network. For instance, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), led by
Long-term viewers often criticized the broadcast for "mid-round" replays and commercials that cut over corner instructions between rounds.
Reviews of recent Top Rank shows on their new platforms have been mixed. While the promotion continues to develop elite talent like Keyshawn Davis and Xander Zayas , the lack of a major linear TV reach has led some critics to call it a "ghost promotion" compared to its peak. Review of the "ESPN Era" Legacy