1996: Michael Moorer vs. Axel Shulz, one I'm sure everyone remembers (*crickets*), for the (vacant) IBF Heavyweight strap. Classic fights like Ali vs. Foreman and The Thrilla in Manilla (RIP Joe Frazier) were PPV events that later aired on television, as is still common. http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/11/9/2549677/ufc-on-fox-velasquez-vs-dos-santos-history-network-tv