A Los Angeles judge could issue a ruling as early as today that would effectively block Fox Broadcasting Co. from airing its "The Next Great Champ" boxing reality series because the producers allegedly violated California boxing regulations in rushing the show into production. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lisa Cole surprised attorneys Tuesday by agreeing to consider the injunction requested by DreamWorks Television and Mark Burnett, creators of "The Contender," a rival boxing series set to debut this fall on NBC. According to the suit, Endemol repeatedly violated California regulations governing the promotion of boxing matches.

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