DAZN sports streaming service revealed the details of a billion dollar deal with London-based Matchroom Boxing and Bellator MMA that will it’s big push with a heavyweight world title fight.
Lance Pugmire of the LA Times reports that the subscription-based service kicks off its new deal with Anthony Joshua returning to Wembley Stadium to defend the WBA/WBO/IBF titles on against Russia’s Alexander Povetkin.
Anthony Joshua’s return to Wembley Stadium to defend his three heavyweight belts Sept. 22 against Russia’s Alexander Povetkin will launch the new $1-billion streaming venture DAZN, the company announced Tuesday.
The early fall schedule for DAZN (pronounced “The Zone”) will also include a stacked Sept. 29 Bellator MMA card in San Jose, a Chicago-based boxing card Oct. 6 and another Bellator show on Oct. 12.
The Chicago boxing card will include former welterweight champion Jessie Vargas and middleweight contender Demetrius Andrade.
Sports latest streaming service will launch Sept. 10 and allow subscribers a free one-month trial before a monthly fee of $9.99 begins. Fans who sign up during the trial period will be able to watch the following fights according to Boxing247.com.
• Sept. 22 – Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin
• Sept. 29 – Bellator: Gegard Mousasi vs. Rory MacDonald
• Oct. 6 – Card featuring Jessie Vargas, Demetrius Andrade
• Oct. 12 – Bellator: Matt Mitrione vs. Ryan Bader***
*** Simulcast with Paramount Network
DAZN joins ESPN + as the latest subscription-based service to carry boxing. The streaming service will also carry next season of the World Boxing Super Series.
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