Sentence:  Boxing, once it was released from its legal restraints, was quick to revive and garnish its old rituals and ceremonials, the challenge and the response, the public weigh-in, the <WSD>fanfared</WSD> entrance of the gladiators, and the post-fight congratulations and recriminations -- all is extended as far as it will stretch. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Celebrated; greeted or publicized with enthusiasm or ceremony.