President
Dean Chance
 Wooster, Ohio

SHOWTIME
CHAMPIONSHIP
BOXING
 October 7, 2000
MGM Grand Hotel/Casino
"The City of Entertainment"
Las Vegas, Nevada

TV Talent
Steve Albert
 Announcer
Bobby Czyz 
 Expert Analysis
Jimmy Lennon, Jr.
 Ring Announcer

BEHIND THE SCENES...
 Johnny Tapia / Paulie Ayala Event
televised on Showtime...the people 

On October 7, Paulie Ayala fought Johnny Tapia in a rematch that resulted in a win with a unanimous decision for him against Tapia. Judges Chuck Giampa and Jerry Roth had it 115-113 for Ayala.  Keith Macdonald had it 116-112 for Ayala.On October 7, Paulie Ayala fought Johnny Tapia in a rematch that resulted in a win with a unanimous decision for him against Tapia. Judges Chuck Giampa and Jerry Roth had it 115-113 for Ayala.  Keith Macdonald had it 116-112 for Ayala.

Mia Rosales-St. John who was suppose to be on tonight's card, but due to an injury and surgery to her foot, could not fight.

Lee Samuels, Public Relations for Top Rank, and Dean Chance, President of the IBA at the press conference....

Johnny Tapia at weigh-in held in the Cabaret Theatre  in the MGM Hotel, Las Vegas.

Paulie Ayala weighing in, with Jesse Reid, trainer of Tapia in the background. Jimmy Lennon Jr., ring announcer to the side of him.