Boxxer Announces New Broadcasting Deal with BBC
The British boxing promoter Boxxer has announced a new broadcasting agreement with the BBC. Under this deal, select fight events will be televised on BBC Two or BBC Three, and also available on iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. The broadcasts are set to begin by the end of the year, with specific dates and main event details to be revealed soon.
Transition from Sky Sports and Past Partnerships
Following their departure from Sky Sports, which chose not to renew their four-year contract, Boxxer will now showcase their fights across BBC platforms later this year. Their previous partnership with NBC in the United States also concluded earlier this year with limited results.
Implications and Future Plans
This development raises questions about whether Boxxer plans to hold additional events before the BBC broadcasts commence and where those events might be streamed. It seems unlikely they will keep their entire roster inactive for several months, suggesting potential interim arrangements.