Hearn's first Matchroom USA on DAZN is going against McGregor's UFC return

[becauseihaveto]

Oct 6 is the Chicago card on DAZN.

UFC just announced Khabib vs. Conor for Oct. 6.

Bad luck, Eddie.

[Mammoth]

McGregor taking another L

[boliodogs]

Why is it bad luck for him?

[Hatesrats]

Nurmagomedov will choke him out.

[TheCell8]

It depends what kind of card and the kind of money he has invested into that card. As far as I'm concerned Joshua isn't fighting so it's not a big deal.

[MasterPlan]

Earn with Hearn.

[Dr.Cool]

It doesn't matter. Hearn isn't going to get much U.S. subscribers for the first card. So he probably won't have any big fight on that date. DAZN will be like every other network that carries boxing, some cards will be great, some will suck, and most will fall somewhere in the middle.

What will really hurt Hearn, is if Wilder-Fury does happen later this year. AJ is Hearn's trump card. He is the cash cow, he is the one fans will want to see. But with him refusing to fight Wilder, and Fury stepping up to the plate, that will really take a bite out of American's interest in AJ. And then if AJ ever does want to fight the best, it will be on ppv anyway.

Saunders-Andrade is a good match up though. Hearn will need a lot more fights like that if he wants a big piece of the U.S. market. But I don't think the U.S. market is a big deal to Hearn. Because where it is available now, they have other big draws, like some top soccer/football leagues. DAZN isn't like espn+ where boxing is the only reason to get it. For many in the U.S. it might be, but in Europe, it will have other sports that people want to watch.

[lanker rom]

It doesn't matter. Hearn isn't going to get much U.S. subscribers for the first card. So he probably won't have any big fight on that date. DAZN will be like every other network that carries boxing, some cards will be great, some will suck, and most will fall somewhere in the middle.

What will really hurt Hearn, is if Wilder-Fury does happen later this year. AJ is Hearn's trump card. He is the cash cow, he is the one fans will want to see. But with him refusing to fight Wilder, and Fury stepping up to the plate, that will really take a bite out of American's interest in AJ. And then if AJ ever does want to fight the best, it will be on ppv anyway.

Saunders-Andrade is a good match up though. Hearn will need a lot more fights like that if he wants a big piece of the U.S. market. But I don't think the U.S. market is a big deal to Hearn. Because where it is available now, they have other big draws, like some top soccer/football leagues. DAZN isn't like espn+ where boxing is the only reason to get it. For many in the U.S. it might be, but in Europe, it will have other sports that people want to watch.

do you think american fans or UK fans oppinion would change more if tyson fight happens. I personally think it would be the UK fans because they are more knowlegable about AJ. whereas here in America we don't know him or Tyson. The fight really benefits wilder who we are starting to embrace

[Chrismart]

Kind of a strange thread for an alt to open his account with

As for DAZN, it's not ideal to have your US debut on the same night as one of combat sports biggest draws. It is what it is though. I honestly don't think they will open up with big numbers anyway, it's long haul and needs to grow.

McGregor being back is great news. A massive and tough fight as well. Really looking forward to it. I'll be tuning in to the UFC live, if the DAZN card is being shown here on SKY I'll record it and watch it the next day.

BT Sports just about squeezing this big event in before they lose their UFC rights.

[koolkc107]

But wait...there's more.

They are now projecting November 10th or 17th for Wilder vs Fury.

Either date is potentially bad news for Hearn.