PBC’s leading pay-per-view events will continue to be available through Prime Video, while DAZN subscribers will receive a schedule of non-pay-per-view cards beginning September 19 and October 17.
The agreement brings a deep roster of fighters to DAZN, including David Benavidez, Sebastian Fundora, Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, Tim Tszyu, Lamont Roach Jr., Jaime Munguia, Brandon Figueroa, Mario Barrios, Erislandy Lara, Gary Antuanne Russell and Jesus Ramos Jr.
DAZN CEO Shay Segev described the agreement as a pivotal moment for the company.
“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. 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.”
PBC spokesperson Tim Smith said the move creates new opportunities for both the promotion and its fighters.
“PBC is thrilled to align with DAZN to showcase world-class boxers and events on the global home of boxing. 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.”
The deal further cements DAZN’s position as boxing’s dominant global streaming platform. With PBC now joining Matchroom, Queensberry, Top Rank, Golden Boy, Boxxer, Salita Promotions, MF Pro and TGB Promotions, the vast majority of boxing’s leading promoters now operate under the same digital distributor. While promotional rivalries and network exclusivity have historically complicated major fights, the new alignment gives DAZN access to many of the sport’s biggest stars and could make cross-promotional events easier to deliver in the future.
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