KO Nation is an American
television series 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[1]) 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 Rapsvideo jockeyEd 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.[2][3][4][5]