Dave strengthens boxing portfolio with Hayemaker Ringstar deal

UKTV, the UK multi-channel broadcaster, has struck a rights deal with Hayemaker Ringstar, the joint venture between heavyweight boxer David Haye and promoter Richard Schaefer.

The exclusive three-year deal will include coverage of five fight nights in Britain and Ireland.

The rights will be exploited on UKTV’s free-to-air entertainment channel, Dave.

Dave made its first major move into the sports market by landing rights to Haye’s fight against Mark de Mori in January 2016.

Hayemaker Ringstar's fighters include Joe Joyce, Qais Ashfaq and Willy Hutchinson.