Watch WEIGH-IN LIVE: Mayweather vs. Berto

Weigh-in Live: Mayweather vs. Berto was a one-hour special episode of Showtime's popular sports program, SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. The show aired on Friday, September 11, 2015, one day before one of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year. The special gave boxing fans around the world an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the weigh-in ceremony of the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Andre Berto. The ceremony is a pivotal moment in any boxing event as each opponent can see and gauge their own and their competitor's conditioning and mental state before the fight.

The show was hosted by the iconic boxing announcer, Jim Gray, who was joined by expert analysts Al Bernstein, Steve Farhood, and Paulie Malignaggi. Additional reporting was by Brian Custer, who kept the crowd energized before, during, and after the weigh-in. The SHOWTIME team kept the audience on the edge of their seats during the event, providing live commentary throughout the ceremony.

The weigh-in was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and participants included not only the main event fighters but also their undercard opponents. The ceremony began with the participants being introduced to the crowd, and each boxer got cheers from the fans supporting their camps.

As the weigh-in progressed, the audience's excitement mounted as it became more apparent that the fighters had taken the weight limits seriously. In the end, both Mayweather and Berto made weight, and their undercard action was set to go, creating even more hype for the main event.

The analysts shared their insights and opinions on both fighter’s physiques and previous performances, all in the attempt to get a hint of how the big fight would turn out. Gray, Malignaggi, Bernstein, and Farhood managed to create an immense amount of suspense and excitement with their in-depth knowledge of the sport.

The SHOWTIME team also captured exclusive interviews with both fighters' trainers, giving audiences greater insight into the fighters' preparation for the event. Special interviews with other renowned boxers such as Bernard Hopkins and Lennox Lewis lent further weight to the analysis of the undercard and main event.

The special ended with both fighters standing off against each other while Shadowboxing for the media and fans. Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s impressive agility and speed delighted the crowd while Andre Berto's power and speed captured his supporters' hearts. In the end, both fighters seemed determined to beat the other and, as expected, put on a spectacular showdown.

The special Weigh-in Live gave loyal boxing fans an exclusive insight into the technical mastery of the sport and the drama of what would become one of the most talked-about matches of the year. Showtime’s team of experts brought their A-game, providing audiences with their most in-depth insights, opinions, and perspectives on the boxers' training, background stories, and the fight ahead. The show primed audiences to tune in for the next day’s fight and drew new fans into the world of boxing.

The program also received rave reviews, with viewers commending the mix of behind-the-scenes insights with hands-on analysis, thereby giving audiences an unparalleled experience. In conclusion, Weigh-in Live: Mayweather vs. Berto was a complete boxing package that left nothing to chance and was an excellent precursor to the fight.