''KO Nation'' is an American
television series
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which featured up-and-coming
boxers in a
hip-hop format. Shown on
HBO every Saturday afternoon (later moved to late-night in January 2001) from May 6, 2000 until August 11, 2001, the show featured dancers and hip-hop performances, and was hosted by
Fran Charles and
Kevin Kelley. Former ''
Yo! MTV Raps
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''
video jockey
A video jockey (abbreviated VJ or sometimes veejay) is an announcer or host who introduces music videos and live performances on commercial music television channels such as MTV, VH1, MuchMusic and Channel V.
Origins
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Ed Lover was the "face" of the show, and was the ring announcer. The show ultimately failed to attract its target audience, drew low
Nielsen ratings, and was cancelled on August 11, 2001.
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Hip hop television
Boxing television series
HBO original programming
Boxing on HBO
2000 American television series debuts
2001 American television series endings
English-language television shows
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