Comments Thread For: Hearn Confirms Five-Year DAZN Deal For UK Shows, Ends Long Run With Sky Sports

[KTFOKING]

Ah OK, so they are really gonna try to get people to buy in early at the low price point. Guessing it ends up somewhere between 4.99 and 9.99 for the UK audience

I think 4.99 is certainly fair but 9.99 isn't bad either. That's what we pay around here but I'm guessing if they are able to get AJ after his next fight, then they will increase the price point and sell it as getting AJ fights for much cheaper than usual.

[sicko]

I LOVE the Matchroom Media thing something, similar to what UFC does in which they produce and release their own content instead of waiting on ESPN to promote their events they do it themselves on all their platforms which all has a huge following

Sucks for Sky!

[GreatMalenko]

All these boxers are very loyal to MTK global, so don’t be shocked if MTK pulls a Al Haymon (GBP promoting a lot of those Al fighters back then) getting themselves a *Tom Brown Promotions* and they too start *Advising/promoting* these boxers on Sky or BT sport themselves. Just that these boxers wouldn’t be able to say “Thanks Daniel” openly…

That's what Queensberry Promotions is and they have a TV deal with BT Sport but it doesn't pay what Sky was paying Matchroom. Its possible that when their deal with BT is up Queensberry / MTK move to Sky and can be more competitive but I'm pretty sure that Matchroom's main fighters are on long term deals.

[Oldskoolg]

You will watch Eggington/Cheeseman 2 and you will like it.

For the Wexford Brunch Championship of the World! Top flight of the world, Craig!

[Robbie Barrett]

breaking the uk first was always going to be a challenge, doing the way they did they also were able to form a partnership with sky and share shows which was mutually beneficial. Now they have formed the relationship with matchroom the decision to move away from sky has been made, this was probably not viable previously.

In regards to ppv , let’s wait and see. We will truly find out when Joshua fights next where is lands, I expect the deal with dazn includes at least his first fight as they will want him to draw subscribers. At what point will dazn increase subscription prices though - I imagine if Joshua fights soon they may do it after his first fight..

I believe Joshua has one more fight on his Sky deal. Very unlikely DAZN can match Sky PPV for UK revenue alone, Joshua might end up being Sky PPV in the UK and DAZN rest of the world.. Dillian Whyte also has a contract with Sky i believe,

[Dakuwaqa]

Watched the Ifilm London interview with Hearn. All looks very promising, think this is great for boxing. Streaming services really suit me.

[Kezzer]

I believe Joshua has one more fight on his Sky deal. Very unlikely DAZN can match Sky PPV for UK revenue alone, Joshua might end up being Sky PPV in the UK and DAZN rest of the world.. Dillian Whyte also has a contract with Sky i believe,

yeah i watched Eddie’s interview with ifl earlier. Outside of Joshua all uk matchroom events must be on dazn, so Dillian Whyte would only be on sky if they either hosted the event in another country Or came to a deal with dazn at that point. Or obviously if it wasn’t with matchroom.

also he said that dazn will not be raising the £1.99 price until after the 3 weeks of fight camp - so likely end of July. He also suggested the new price will be less than what people expect - I guess what do people expect? I previously expected £9.99 so maybe he means £4.99? But then again he could be thinking people expect it to be £20?

[Chrismart]

Looking forward to seeing how it pans out. The international cards can be quite spaced out at times, so it'll good to get more content to fill out the schedule.

Also looking forward to seeing the production. Hearn said he wanted a different feel/look from SKY, so I'm interested in seeing the commentary team.

[DClefthook]

“DAZN sucks… who wants an app… how can it compete with Netflix or Disney?!” -LDBC PBC ret@rd

DAZN has 600k subs and is equal to Netflix (208m subs) and Disney+ (108m subs)! -ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT IDIOT

[champion4ever]

What more can I say other than Congratulations Mr. Eddie Hearns? You've made your father very proud by expanding his company!