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Exclusive Partnership Impacts Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua
A significant broadcast change has been unveiled, with far-reaching implications for boxing stars Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
DAZN Becomes Global Distributor for Riyadh Season Events
Sports streaming service DAZN has sealed an exclusive partnership with Riyadh Season, spearheaded by Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh. DAZN, a key player in the boxing industry since 2018, recently launched a pay-per-view platform in 2022. The streaming giant has actively participated in all Riyadh Season events since its boxing market debut in 2023. Now, DAZN has been appointed as the global distributor and sole digital streaming app for Riyadh Season events, making it the go-to platform for sports content, including football and boxing.
Collaboration with Traditional TV Networks
Despite this exclusive deal, traditional TV networks like Sky Sports and TNT Sports will still have the option to broadcast fights on a pay-per-view basis. In a move that benefits boxing enthusiasts, DAZN, Sky, and TNT have joined forces to jointly broadcast major fight nights. For instance, the recent showdown between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev for the light-heavyweight undisputed title was aired on all three networks.
Future Broadcast Rights and Exciting Matchups
While Joshua's knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois was a highlight of Alalshikh's inaugural event in Britain, the upcoming rematch between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on December 21 raises questions about the broadcasting rights. It remains to be seen if DAZN, Sky Sports, and TNT will share coverage of this highly anticipated bout.
DAZN's Broad Portfolio
Aside from boxing, DAZN holds the UK rights for various sports, including NFL, Professional Fighters League MMA, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship boxing, and Saudi football. The collaboration between DAZN and Riyadh Season marks a significant development in the sports broadcasting landscape, promising an exciting future for fans and athletes alike.
