PBC announces new broadcast deal, Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu to kick it off
Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) is headed to DAZN.
The news was formally announced through a press release and on social media on Thursday. Despite the move, PBC’s pay-per-view (PPV) events will continue to be available through Prime Video. The exact nature of the deal, such as length and the number of fight cards that will be broadcast each year, were not disclosed. Matthew Brown of Brunch Boxing was the first to report the news on Tuesday.
The fight card that will kick off the deal will be a PPV bout headlined by Errol Spence Jr. and Tim Tszyu on July 25. According to the press release, non-PPV cards will be taking place on Sept. 19 and Oct. 17. Who will feature on those fight cards will be announced in due course.
PBC headed to DAZN, stakeholders react
“PBC’s agreement with DAZN is a landmark moment for boxing, particularly in the U.S., where the sport has such a passionate and deeply engaged fanbase,” said Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, in a press release statement. “This partnership brings one of America’s most influential boxing brands onto DAZN and strengthens our position as the premier destination for the biggest fighters, promoters and events in the sport. As the global home of boxing, DAZN is committed to expanding access, elevating the fan experience and delivering the fights that matter most to audiences in the U.S. and around the world.”
“PBC is thrilled to align with DAZN to showcase world-class boxers and events on the global home of boxing,” said Tim Smith, PBC spokesperson, in the same press release. “Over the last decade, PBC has led the sport in major events featuring the biggest pay-per-view stars and the top champions across all weight divisions. This move represents a fantastic opportunity for the sport of boxing, and most importantly, the boxers.”
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S Saadeq Ahmed
Currently writing out of Toronto, Canada, Saadeq first became a boxing fan while living in Doha, Qatar. Looking to become more involved in the sport, he began writing about boxing and has had work published in outlets such as Seconds Out and Boxing Social. He looks forward to continue covering boxing on Big Fight Weekend.