Boxing
Matthew Mower | Is Anthony Joshua still a knockout when it comes to brand partnerships?
The British heavyweight is on the comeback trail and Matthew Mower of Publicis Sport & Entertainment believes brands should consider him a risk worth taking
Foxtel agrees exclusive pact with Australia’s No Limit Boxing
Australian pay-television operator Foxtel has agreed a multi-year rights deal with domestic promotion No Limit Boxing
IBA hits back at IOC’s governance claims
The International Boxing Association has claimed that it is being punished for a “culture of corruption” that was created by individuals from the “upper echelon” of the International Olympic Committee, after t…
IOC maintains IBA suspension amid ongoing governance concerns
The International Olympic Committee has upheld its suspension of the International Boxing Association amid continued concerns over the governance, financial transparency and sustainability of the governing…
Top Rank expands Bud Light partnership
Prominent boxing promoter Top Rank Boxing has expanded its agreement with Bud Light, in which the Anheuser-Busch brand will continue as the entity’s official beer sponsor and also become its exclusive h…
IMG secures host of international broadcast deals for Fury-Chisora
Media rights agency IMG has agreed a flurry of international broadcast deals for Queensberry Promotions’ all-British WBC World Heavyweight Championship fight between Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora.
IBA to debut new Pro Series in Abu Dhabi
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has unveiled plans to launch a new Pro Series in 2023, starting with an exhibition event at the forthcoming Global Boxing Forum in Abu Dhabi
IBA lands six-year Sting sponsorship
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has added equipment, footwear and apparel brand Sting to its sponsorship portfolio
Women’s World Boxing Championships to return to New Delhi
New Delhi in India has been awarded hosting rights for the 2023 Women’s World Boxing Championships.
IMG Replay renews Queensberry video archive deal
The IMG agency has renewed its worldwide video archive deal with Queensberry Promotions (QPL), the parent company of boxing promoter Frank Warren, through a permanent three-year rolling contract
IBA lifts ban on Russian, Belarusian boxers and officials
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has set up another potential dispute with the International Olympic Committee by announcing that Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials will now be able…
Virgin Media to offer Eubank Jr. v Benn on PPV
Pay-television operator Virgin Media has secured an agreement with streaming service DAZN which will enable its customers to purchase the fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn on October 8
DAZN tops up combat sports content with Prime Fight deal
DAZN Group has announced an agreement with Prime Fight for non-exclusive broadcast rights in global markets for King of Kings (KOK), MMA Bushido, and Dream Boxing, from October 2022 until October 2025.
IOC ‘extremely concerned’ after Kremlev retains IBA presidency without election
The International Boxing Association (IBA) will continue to be led by Russian official Umar Kremlev after its congress decided against holding fresh presidential elections, sparking fresh concern from…
SABC to sign three-year agreement with Boxing SA
The SABC and Boxing South Africa are set to sign a memorandum of understanding that ensures widespread coverage of the sport on the South African public broadcaster.
Wow Hydrate renews Boxxer sponsorship
Sports hydration brand Wow Hydrate has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the UK-based Boxxer promotion, SportBusiness understands
WBA taps CSMG to drive media, sponsorship in North America
The World Boxing Association has appointed sports and entertainment media company Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) to drive media rights and sponsorship sales in North America on an exclusive …
IOC reiterates boxing governance concerns, approves new venues for Paris 2024
The International Olympic Committee has said its concerns over the governance of the International Boxing Association (IBA) are “still ongoing”, while the governing body has approved a proposal to mov…