Showtime picks up Joshua fights

US pay-television broadcaster Showtime has signed a deal to broadcast coverage of fights featuring British heavyweight world champion boxer Anthony Joshua.

Showtime struck the deal with Matchroom Boxing, Joshua’s promoter.

The length of the multi-fight deal, which will be exclusive in the US, was not disclosed.

The first fight to be covered by the agreement will take place on June 25 when Joshua takes on American challenger Dominic Breazeale in London.