Historic Alliance Between DAZN and Top Rank: A New Digital Era for Global Boxing
The official announcement was recently made regarding a multi-year broadcast agreement between the global streaming platform DAZN and the historic promotional powerhouse Top Rank, led by the legendary Bob Arum.
This strategic alliance not only redefines the industry’s business model but also ensures that our sport continues to evolve toward digital centralization, providing fans with easier access to today’s major cards as well as boxing’s historical legacy.
Alliance Highlights:
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Unprecedented Global Exposure: The Top Rank roster—featuring brilliant champions and blue-chip prospects like Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete, O’Shaquie Foster, Xander Zayas, and Keyshawn Davis—will now have a platform with a presence in over 200 markets worldwide.
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Boxing’s Historical Treasure Trove: DAZN will integrate Top Rank’s archive into its platform, spanning over six decades of history. Fans will be able to relive epic moments from legends such as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Durán, and Marvin Hagler, as well as the golden eras of Julio César Chávez, Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao.
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Consolidation of the Sport: With this deal, DAZN reinforces its position as the “Global Home of Boxing,” offering over 185 premium cards per year and promoting the consistent activity of elite athletes.
Bob Arum, Founder and CEO of Top Rank, highlighted the vision behind this union:
“Our mission has always been to work with the best fighters and make the best fights possible. This partnership with DAZN will be beneficial for everyone.”
For his part, DAZN CEO Shay Segev stated:
“This alliance sets a new standard for how boxing is experienced on a global scale.”
The WBC will always support initiatives that seek the growth of boxing, greater exposure for our champions, and, above all, the benefit of fans around the world. The marriage of Top Rank’s six decades of expertise with DAZN’s cutting-edge technology ensures that boxing remains at the forefront of global sports entertainment.
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