Boxing
Taylor-Serrano bout meets hype with crowd of 19,000 at MSG
Raucous atmosphere marks key inflection point for women's boxing
Kremlev to again face Van der Vorst for IBA presidency
The International Boxing Association has announced that Boris van der Vorst will return to challenge Umar Kremlev for its presidency at elections scheduled for next month
MTK Global to close amid Kinahan scrutiny
Boxing agency MTK Global is to cease operations as the fallout continues from the sanctions imposed on the company’s co-founder, Irish promoter Daniel Kinahan.
MTK Global chief Yalen departs amid Kinahan fall-out
Bob Yalen has resigned as chief executive of boxing agency MTK Global, citing personal reasons amid the “particularly intense” recent pressure surrounding the company and its ties to Irish promoter Dan…
IMG selling global rights to Kambosos-Haney, Foxtel deal secured
IMG has been appointed by DiBella Entertainment to sell the global media rights for the forthcoming lightweight world title fight between George Kambosos Jr
Stan Sport acquires exclusive rights to Fury-Whyte heavyweight showdown in Australia
Stan Sport, the subscription streaming service of media group Nine Entertainment, has acquired exclusive rights in Australia to the upcoming heavyweight boxing title fight between Tyson Fury and Dillian…
Foxtel, Top Rank and DBE team up to stage Kambosos v Haney
Australian broadcaster Foxtel has partnered with boxing promoters Top Rank and DiBella Entertainment (DBE) to arrange a lightweight world title fight between Australia's George Kambosos Jr and America's…
Discovery deal lands Probellum exposure across Europe, Indian subcontinent
The Discovery Sports division of media group Discovery has agreed a broadcast rights deal covering Europe and the Indian subcontinent with Probellum, the fledgling global boxing promotion and media company
Wasserman Boxing signs multi-event deal with Channel 5
The Wasserman Boxing agency has entered into a multi-event rights agreement with UK commercial broadcaster Channel 5
New boxing promoter Probellum agrees Whisper tie-up, DAZN to show Canelo on PPV
UK-based sports production company Whisper has agreed a deal with Probellum, the fledgling global boxing promotion and media company
Buzzer adds DAZN to growing roster of partners
Live sports mobile platform aligns with global streamer
Schmidt named WBSS chief executive as Highlight rejuvenates boxing ambitions
World Boxing Super Series has named Thomas Schmidt, previously managing director of media rights at Team Marketing, as its new chief executive
Stan Sport to air Sonny Bill Williams bout on new PPV service Stan Event
Stan Sport has confirmed it will broadcast the upcoming bout between New Zealand rugby player-turned-boxer Sonny Bill Williams and Australian rules football star Barry Hall on a new pay-per-view platform
Stan Sport ‘set to show’ Sonny Bill Williams bout on new PPV service
Stan Sport, the streaming service of Australian media group Nine Entertainment, is set to broadcast New Zealand rugby player-turned-boxer Sonny Bill Williams’ upcoming return to the ring against former A…
Aiba becomes IBA as governance reforms approved
The International Boxing Association has continued its efforts to prove to the International Olympic Committee that it is worthy of a place on the programme for the 2028 summer Olympic Games by adopting…
McLaren issues second stage of Aiba governance probe
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has expressed its belief it is on the “right track” to reform” after the second report commissioned into its governance crisis detailed the extent of the bout-…
Top Rank secures Amazon Prime Video rights deal in Japan
Boxing promoters Top Rank and Teiken Promotions have unveiled a partnership with Amazon Prime Video Japan to livestream multiple events in 2021 and 2022.
Aiba postpones Women’s World Boxing Championships
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has postponed its Women’s World Boxing Championships from this December until March next year due to ongoing problems caused by the Covid-19 health crisis.