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Joshua v Fury: DAZN and Netflix must work together for the good of Boxing and the audience
Making the greatest fights in the world used to be difficult in part because of the power and rivalry of the broadcasters, but most boxing fans thought that time had come to an end, with the involvement of Turki Alalshikh, Saudi Arabia and the development and backing of DAZN. DAZN has built its platform to become 'The Global Home of Boxing' forming broadcast partnerships with Golden Boy, Matchroom, Queensberry, Top Rank, Boxxer, Riyadh Season, The Ring, Eye of the Tiger, MF P

Matt Hooper
Jun 218 min read


DAZN and Matchroom Boxing Sign New Five-Year Deal to Extend Long-Standing Partnership
DAZN and Matchroom Boxing extend long‑standing partnership for another five years in the U.S. and the U.K., reinforcing DAZN’s position as the global home of boxing. The renewed deal guarantees a strengthened, year‑round schedule of world‑class boxing of more than 30 shows globally per year, combining premium Matchroom Boxing live events with original content. Matchroom Boxing also signs new partnership with DAZN’s Foxtel Group in Australia, bringing seven major events to Aus

DAZN Group
Feb 183 min read


Boxing: Anthony Joshua dismantles Jake Paul inside 6 rounds in Miami
Anthony Joshua knocked Jake Paul down four times across the fifth and sixth rounds of their 8-round fight in Miami, marking his return to competitive action after a 15-month absence with a victory. The former 2-time Unified Heavyweight Champion struggled in the opening rounds as Paul did well to avoid the hard-hitting Brit by running round the 22-foot ring, and bizarrely wrestling and falling to the canvas on several occasions. Joshua admitted in his post-fight interview that

Matt Hooper
Dec 20, 20251 min read


DAZN Revolutionises Pay-Per-View Model With “Ultimate” Pricing Plan that Includes Pay-Per-View Events
DAZN Ultimate is a comprehensive boxing subscription, including a minimum of 12 pay-per-view fight nights per year, saving fans more than £320 per year. More choice for fans in how they buy and watch world class events, complementing DAZN’s existing offer of top tier pay-per-view fights available on a standalone basis. Plan launches today in various markets across the world with Annual-Pay Monthly and Annual – Pay Upfront options. An introductory offer will be available in se

DAZN Group
Nov 7, 20254 min read


BBC's return to Boxing confirmed for 20 December, but seriously, BBC Three?
Callum Simpson defends European, British and Commonwealth titles against Troy Williamson in Leeds on December 20 The BBC and BOXXER today announced that Callum Simpson will defend his European, British & Commonwealth Super Middleweight Titles against Troy Williamson in a headline showdown at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on Saturday, December 20, broadcasting live and free-to-air on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. The event, titled The Future Now, marks the next chapter in the B

Matt Hooper
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Canelo v Crawford: Netflix should stick to what they are best at, and leave sports broadcasting well alone
2 old men sat behind a desk, not on site, sat chatting incessantly about what they know and what they have covered, and an MC at the venue shouting rubbish for 10 minutes before Canelo Alvarez arrives, Netflix's coverage of the so-called biggest fight of the century, has so far, been dismal. The so-called 'Grand Arrivals' were not anywhere near the level seen at the events in Riyadh, despite the fact Riyadh Season is the sponsor and the PIF is backing this event, that is due

Matt Hooper
Sep 11, 20252 min read
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