RTÉ pounces for AIBA boxing rights

Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ has acquired rights for three boxing tournaments operated by AIBA, the sport’s global governing body.

The deal comprises rights for the 2015 men’s European Championships and the men's and women's World Championships in October 2015 and February 2016, respectively.

RTÉ will show live and deferred coverage of the events, with all bouts involving Irish fighters available live on the RTÉ 2 channel and the RTÉ Player digital service.

Live and highlights schedules for the World Championships will be disclosed at a later stage.