Queensberry Promotions has entered into a multi-year media rights agreement with DAZN, making the sport entertainment platform the exclusive broadcast rights holder of their boxing events.
The deal, which is expected to start in April next year, would see fighters from Queensberry stable such as, Daniel Dubois, Zhilei Zhang, Fabio Wardley, Moses Itauma, Hamzah Sheeraz and female boxer Chantelle Cameron, broadcast exclusively on DAZN.
“This is a hugely proud moment for Queensberry, as we join forces with leading platform DAZN on an exclusive basis,” said George Warren, Queensberry Promotions CEO. Queensberry has undergone an unprecedented growth period over the past 18 months, and firmly established ourselves as a leading promotional and events company.
“Now with DAZN in our corner, we can further accelerate our positioning on a global scale. This deal is also fantastic news for boxing fans across the world as we combine our best-in-class stable of fighters with what we consider to be the most ambitious streaming platform in sport.”
The deal adds Queensberry to the likes of Matchroom, Golden Boy Promotions, and Misfits as global broadcast partners of DAZN. According to Frank Warren, Queensberry Promotions Founder and Chairman, the partnership is expected to help market the sport globally.
“I could not be more pleased that Queensberry is joining DAZN. This is a brilliant move for our fighters and, most importantly, for the fans. Their ambition and passion for the sport of boxing aligns perfectly with that of our own and we now look forward to putting on the biggest nights possible together.”
For DAZN, the deal with Queensberry would make their brand the topmost broadcaster in boxing having already sealed deals with other top promoters.
Pete Oliver, DAZN Group CEO of DAZN boxing business said “This deal makes DAZN the undisputed global home of boxing. We offer boxing promoters something no other broadcaster is able to deliver – international reach, unmatched production and an innovative, future-proof product. With Queensberry joining our roster and a guaranteed 150 fights per year, fight fans will not need to go anywhere else from April 2025.”
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