ESPN picks up rights for New Zealand heavyweight clash

US pay-television sports broadcaster ESPN has acquired rights for the heavyweight boxing clash between New Zealander Joseph Parker and German Yakup Saglam tomorrow (Saturday) night.

The fight is taking place in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

The clash will be shown on the ESPN3 online streaming service in the US, with a start time of 06.30am eastern time.

ESPN is also reported to be interested in acquiring rights for Parker’s next bout on August 1 against an as-yet unnamed fighter.