Boxing
ProSiebenSat.1 to launch combat sports platform
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has announced the launch of a new combat sports digital platform, ranFighting.de.
Fight Sports secures new carriage deal in France
Media company CSI Sports, the owner of pay-television channel Fight Sports, has agreed a carriage deal with French pay-television operator Bouygues Telecom.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From December 17 to January 20
Media rights clips from December 17 to January 20
NextVR moves into boxing with Fox Sports partnership
The Fox Sports division of US network Fox has partnered with virtual reality broadcast technology company NextVR to offer the first North American boxing matches broadcast live in virtual reality.
Golden Boy to launch new boxing channels on FilmOn TV Networks
Boxing promoter Golden Boy Promotions has secured a partnership with streaming service FilmOn TV Networks to launch two new channels dedicated to the sport.
Dave lands rights to Haye’s comeback fight
UK free-to-air entertainment channel Dave has made its first major move into the sports market by landing rights to British heavyweight boxer David Haye’s comeback fight later this month.
NTV Plus set to close combat sports and 3D channels
Russian pay-television broadcaster NTV Plus has said it will stop operating six channels, including Fight Club and its dedicated 3D service.
BoxNation seals Freeview carriage deal
Pay-television boxing channel BoxNation has secured a carriage deal with UK digital-television service Freeview.
DirecTV launches boxing virtual reality app
US pay-television operator DirecTV has launched an application, Big Knockout Boxing VR, that allows users to watch a boxing event in virtual reality from a ringside seat.
BoxNation targeting overseas expansion – report
UK specialist boxing pay-television channel BoxNation is drawing together investors to support a drive into Asian and east European markets, according to The Sunday Times.
Sony Six lands rights to Mayweather-Berto
Indian pay-television channel Sony Six has agreed a deal for rights to Floyd Mayweather Jr’s fight against Andre Berto, which takes place in Las Vegas tomorrow (Saturday).
Fight Sports continues Mayweather association
Pay-television channel Fight Sports has secured the rights to Floyd Mayweather Jr’s upcoming fight against Andre Berto in multiple territories across Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.
Sky lands UK rights to Klitschko-Fury
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky has acquired rights to Tyson Fury’s world heavyweight boxing title clash with Wladimir Klitschko on October 24.
Sky Deutschland maintains Mayweather connection for Berto fight
German pay-television broadcaster Sky Deutschland has acquired rights to Floyd Mayweather Jr’s fight against Andre Berto.
BoxNation lands Mayweather-Berto, Groves title bid
Specialist boxing pay-television channel BoxNation has secured the UK rights to Floyd Mayweather Jr’s fight against Andre Berto.
The Ring launches boxing streaming service
Boxing publication The Ring has said it will launch a live streaming and video on demand service next month.
Sky frontrunner to land UK rights to Klitschko v Fury
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky is set to secure broadcasting rights to the world heavyweight title fight between Wladimir Klitschko and Briton Tyson Fury, according to the Daily Mail.
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.