TV picks for June 20-21: 'Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell,' boxing on BET, 'BattleBots'

June 19, 2015 at 10:08PM
FOR USE WITH FYI_TV CONTENT ONLY. BATTLEBOTS - The robot shrapnel will fly in the BattleBox this summer, with expert play-by-play analysis from veteran sports broadcaster Chris Rose, and color commentary from former UFC fighter Kenny Florian. Hosted by celebrated sports anchor Molly McGrath, "BattleBots" premieres SUNDAY, JUNE 21 (9:00- 10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/David Moir) CHRIS ROSE
Sports broadcaster Chris Rose provides play-by-play analysis to “BattleBots.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

London calling

In the second episode of "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell," Strange's magic talents improve, so he goes to London for an apprenticeship with Mr. Norrell. Good thing this is set during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 1800s so we don't get a cameo from David Copperfield. 9 p.m. Sat. BBC America

Boxing on BET

Are you ready for a boxing championship live on TV with no pay-per-view fees? BET Networks and Roc Nation Sports (founded by Jay Z, remember?) are teaming up for BET's first fight: WBA super-middleweight world champion Andre Ward (27-0, 14 KO's) vs. England's Paul Smith (35-5, 20 KO's). It's a 12-round bout. 9 p.m. Sat. BET

Start your remote controls

It's the premiere of the reboot of "BattleBots," which features fights between remote-controlled robots. What's new this time is there are no longer weight classes. All robots are treated equally. Get ready to bot! 8 p.m. Sun. KSTP, Ch. 5

JON BREAM

In this June 1, 2015 photo, Andre Ward smiles while being interviewed in Hayward, Calif. Super Middleweight champion Andre Ward is ready for his 19-month layoff to come to an end Saturday, June 20, 2015, when he takes on England's Paul Smith in a non-title fight. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Ward (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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