Matchroom Boxing and DAZN sign five-year global rights deal

[KiwiRider]

How many actual current fights are you guys geting a month?
I'm on month 2 of my subscription to DuZN, the NZ version, and there is bugger all happening per month. Maybe 2 shows, the rest is historical matches, some documentary series about a soccer poof, and a chat show I wouldn't give the steam off my piss on a winter's morning.
No small hall stuff either.
Not even sure I will be renewing the subscription next month because even at £1.20 a month, it's barely worth it.

In the U.K. we’re getting the same as I expect you are. Will be worth sticking with it given the 3 Fight Camp shows planned at the end of July/early August.

Yeah, righto. I'll hang in to see if it happens. I'd be spewing if that was UK only though.

[3132DW]

How many actual current fights are you guys geting a month?
I'm on month 2 of my subscription to DuZN, the NZ version, and there is bugger all happening per month. Maybe 2 shows, the rest is historical matches, some documentary series about a soccer poof, and a chat show I wouldn't give the steam off my piss on a winter's morning.
No small hall stuff either.
Not even sure I will be renewing the subscription next month because even at £1.20 a month, it's barely worth it.

In the U.K. we’re getting the same as I expect you are. Will be worth sticking with it given the 3 Fight Camp shows planned at the end of July/early August.

Yeah, righto. I'll hang in to see if it happens. I'd be spewing if that was UK only though.

Usually June/July are not prime months for Boxing - Matchroom have 3 fight camp....Leeds/Liverpool in UK and Spain/Italy cards to announce.

Monday will give you idea as the TV crew and 3 Fight Camp shows are announced.

[Counter-puncher]

what's coming up on DAZN in the next few weeks, anything good?

[a force]

Only 16 UK shows is abysmal.

[maverick23]

Only 16 UK shows is abysmal.

They said at least 16 and there will be NextGens on top of that.

I’d rather 16 top shows than 25 average ones so let’s see what happens.

[garethhop]

Matchroom are going to go balls out on the Fight Camp cards no doubt about it. They need to drive subscriber numbers and the 3 cards in 3 weeks is the way to do it with the promise of a big event in Leeds in September also,

I'm really looking forward to those.

The question though is what comes next. And with a real dearth of UK stars, particularly those ready to partake in big fights (the PPV type main events that Eddie says would have been on Sky but will now be on standard DAZN cards), with Eddie saying he is taking his UK stable around the world, I think there's big questions about those UK based shows.

Plenty of women's world title fights to come.........

[Ruthless-RKO]

DAZN chief James Rushton excited over prospect of women boxers headlining shows

Women’s boxing might be a major beneficiary of Matchroom linking up with DAZN as the streaming service’s co-chief executive James Rushton is eyeing major events headlined by the likes of Katie Taylor.

Promoter Eddie Hearn last week announced a “ground-breaking” five-year deal with the platform for the UK and Ireland, which is believed to run into nine figures, as he ended his long-term union with Sky Sports in boxing.

The partnership with Sky has helped to establish a number of Hearn’s fighters as household names, including Taylor, who has topped a fight bill on more than one occasion, although there was scrutiny when the Irish fighter’s contest against Natasha Jonas last month was on the undercard of Derek Chisora’s heavyweight bout versus Joseph Parker.

However, having seen the numbers female competitors pull in in other territories, Rushton plans to explore alongside Hearn ways to move women’s boxing forward, with undisputed world lightweight champion Taylor at the forefront of the push.

Rushton told the PA news agency: “We’ve been a massive supporter of Katie Taylor throughout her career, she’s boxed on a lot of DAZN USA shows.

“If you look at her rating and other women’s boxers’ ratings they are incredible and in comparison to male boxers. Why is that? Because they’re amazing athletes putting on amazing shows.

“We have in the past and will definitely now with this deal with Eddie talk about how do we put on fights where Katie and other female boxers are the headliners of some of those big nights.

“It’s something we’re very committed to, not because we think it’s the right thing to do – and we do think it’s the right thing to do in terms of being a promoter of equal sport with men and women – but also because it makes sense.

“They do numbers, they’re amazing shows. Absolutely, 100 per cent, we’re very excited about working with Eddie to deliver that.”

Anthony Joshua is the only fighter in Hearn’s stable who will not automatically make the switch from July to DAZN, which is committed to screening at least 16 Matchroom UK shows annually.

The WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion, who has one fight remaining on his Sky Sports contract, will have to negotiate a separate agreement in order to appear on DAZN in the UK and Ireland although he has a contract with the global provider in other countries.

Rushton added: “It’s not a concern, per se, because if you look at the amazing talent they have in the stable in the UK and the US there’s an amazing amount of breadth and depth.

“Also, there’s an amazing amount of young talent coming through, we’re super excited about the future of Conor Benn for example and the history and the narrative there.

“Would we love Anthony Joshua to fight on DAZN? Well, yes, because he works for DAZN already, we broadcast AJ in all markets outside of the UK and Ireland right now. Will that change in the future? Who knows?

“We’re obviously a massive AJ fan but no we don’t have any concerns that AJ is not part of this deal because the quality of the fighters Matchroom UK and Matchroom US have is super exciting.

“We’re delighted, we love those guys, we’re excited for the boxing fans, we’re excited for the type of investment and type of show that we can put on and we can’t wait for the end of July.”

[NoScoutingReports]

[maverick23]

Some good fights.

[mickey1975]

None mind blowing like Kugan was going on when shown the list a few weeks ago. I was expecting at least Crawford-Spence the way he was..

[Ruthless-RKO]

M surprised he didn’t drive his Bentley up to Newcastle.

[maverick23]

None mind blowing like Kugan was going on when shown the list a few weeks ago. I was expecting at least Crawford-Spence the way he was..

Yeah - I was certainly expecting a better Benn fight. Let’s see how it ends up.

[garethhop]

None mind blowing like Kugan was going on when shown the list a few weeks ago. I was expecting at least Crawford-Spence the way he was..

Yep, I was hoping for something way in advance of that list. Best fight on there by some distance is one we already knew was happening.

Hopefully you get Fowler/Eggington and other stuff added.

Fully expect Whyte to be added too. They have to go balls out for this.

[maverick23]

None mind blowing like Kugan was going on when shown the list a few weeks ago. I was expecting at least Crawford-Spence the way he was..

Yep, I was hoping for something way in advance of that list. Best fight on there by some distance is one we already knew was happening.

Hopefully you get Fowler/Eggington and other stuff added.

Fully expect Whyte to be added too. They have to go balls out for this.

Whyte won’t be on Fight Camp. I think it’ll be pretty much everyone except him, AJ, Warrington and Taylor.

[garethhop]

None mind blowing like Kugan was going on when shown the list a few weeks ago. I was expecting at least Crawford-Spence the way he was..

Yep, I was hoping for something way in advance of that list. Best fight on there by some distance is one we already knew was happening.

Hopefully you get Fowler/Eggington and other stuff added.

Fully expect Whyte to be added too. They have to go balls out for this.

Whyte won’t be on Fight Camp. I think it’ll be pretty much everyone except him, AJ, Warrington and Taylor.

Hearns last interview indicated he didn’t want to fight in America and wanted a UK fight. They’ve got the cash to throw at him for this.

[maverick23]

Yep, I was hoping for something way in advance of that list. Best fight on there by some distance is one we already knew was happening.

Hopefully you get Fowler/Eggington and other stuff added.

Fully expect Whyte to be added too. They have to go balls out for this.

Whyte won’t be on Fight Camp. I think it’ll be pretty much everyone except him, AJ, Warrington and Taylor.

Hearns last interview indicated he didn’t want to fight in America and wanted a UK fight. They’ve got the cash to throw at him for this.

He may well fight in the U.K. next - it just won’t be during Fight Camp. They’ll want to get a decent crowd for him.

[margaret thatcher]

DAZN chief James Rushton excited over prospect of women boxers headlining shows

Women’s boxing might be a major beneficiary of Matchroom linking up with DAZN as the streaming service’s co-chief executive James Rushton is eyeing major events headlined by the likes of Katie Taylor.

Promoter Eddie Hearn last week announced a “ground-breaking” five-year deal with the platform for the UK and Ireland, which is believed to run into nine figures, as he ended his long-term union with Sky Sports in boxing.

The partnership with Sky has helped to establish a number of Hearn’s fighters as household names, including Taylor, who has topped a fight bill on more than one occasion, although there was scrutiny when the Irish fighter’s contest against Natasha Jonas last month was on the undercard of Derek Chisora’s heavyweight bout versus Joseph Parker.

However, having seen the numbers female competitors pull in in other territories, Rushton plans to explore alongside Hearn ways to move women’s boxing forward, with undisputed world lightweight champion Taylor at the forefront of the push.

Rushton told the PA news agency: “We’ve been a massive supporter of Katie Taylor throughout her career, she’s boxed on a lot of DAZN USA shows.

“If you look at her rating and other women’s boxers’ ratings they are incredible and in comparison to male boxers. Why is that? Because they’re amazing athletes putting on amazing shows.

“We have in the past and will definitely now with this deal with Eddie talk about how do we put on fights where Katie and other female boxers are the headliners of some of those big nights.

“It’s something we’re very committed to, not because we think it’s the right thing to do – and we do think it’s the right thing to do in terms of being a promoter of equal sport with men and women – but also because it makes sense.

“They do numbers, they’re amazing shows. Absolutely, 100 per cent, we’re very excited about working with Eddie to deliver that.”

Anthony Joshua is the only fighter in Hearn’s stable who will not automatically make the switch from July to DAZN, which is committed to screening at least 16 Matchroom UK shows annually.

The WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion, who has one fight remaining on his Sky Sports contract, will have to negotiate a separate agreement in order to appear on DAZN in the UK and Ireland although he has a contract with the global provider in other countries.

Rushton added: “It’s not a concern, per se, because if you look at the amazing talent they have in the stable in the UK and the US there’s an amazing amount of breadth and depth.

“Also, there’s an amazing amount of young talent coming through, we’re super excited about the future of Conor Benn for example and the history and the narrative there.

“Would we love Anthony Joshua to fight on DAZN? Well, yes, because he works for DAZN already, we broadcast AJ in all markets outside of the UK and Ireland right now. Will that change in the future? Who knows?

“We’re obviously a massive AJ fan but no we don’t have any concerns that AJ is not part of this deal because the quality of the fighters Matchroom UK and Matchroom US have is super exciting.

“We’re delighted, we love those guys, we’re excited for the boxing fans, we’re excited for the type of investment and type of show that we can put on and we can’t wait for the end of July.”

oh goodie lol

he who has the terri harper card, has the power

[garethhop]

Whyte won’t be on Fight Camp. I think it’ll be pretty much everyone except him, AJ, Warrington and Taylor.

Hearns last interview indicated he didn’t want to fight in America and wanted a UK fight. They’ve got the cash to throw at him for this.

He may well fight in the U.K. next - it just won’t be during Fight Camp. They’ll want to get a decent crowd for him.

Yep good point.

[Ruthless-RKO]

He’s slagging off Sky already. Didn’t take him long.

Also they are gonna sign a broadcast deal with a free-to-air channel to help promote DAZN.

I’m guessing it’s BBC.

[Boxerbeetle]

He’s slagging off Sky already. Didn’t take him long.

Also they are gonna sign a broadcast deal with a free-to-air channel to help promote DAZN.

I’m guessing it’s BBC.

Channel 5, from what I’ve read.

[Counter-puncher]

the Beeb do seem to love them some Camp Eddie, though

[Ruthless-RKO]

the Beeb do seem to love them some Camp Eddie, though

Yeh, plus Hearn has podcast on BBC.

More eyes on BBC than CH5

[Boxerbeetle]

BBC would be excellent, can’t see it myself though tbh. They’ve not been interested in boxing for god knows how long.

[maverick23]

BBC would be excellent, can’t see it myself though tbh. They’ve not been interested in boxing for god knows how long.

Eddie’s got a decent relationship seemingly with the BBC. His podcast and the recent Canelo documentary. Both are/were pushed on the BBC website too and they can provide free content which will make the bbc happy. Not sure whether they’ll be willing to dedicate much linear TV time to it though but we’ll see.

[margaret thatcher]

whatever eddie decides, i'll be there for him