Anthony Joshua has officially signed for DAZN, meaning the broadcaster will now show all of his fights in the UK. It marks a major step away from Sky Sports for AJ, which had previously broadcast all of his professional fights in the UK.
Anthony Joshua said: “I am entering a new phase in my career with a new training environment, new coaches and now a new broadcaster. Negotiations at this level take time so I am pleased to have it all wrapped up and now I can fully focus on giving the fans and DAZN what they want, knockouts in the glamour division.
“I’ve been working with DAZN and following its progress for a long time. We have enjoyed a really successful partnership in the US for many years and I know the team and understand the passion and drive of the business.
“DAZN’s vision and passion to innovate is what attracted me to the partnership. They are leading the digital landscape in sport and the future of sports broadcasting.
“I am really looking forward to a long and successful partnership.”
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DAZN had previously shown AJ’s fights outside of the UK. However, it will now broadcast all of his bouts to a UK-wide audience for the first time.
Joshua’s promoter, Matchroom Boxing, recently signed a mega five-year deal with DAZN, which was reportedly worth over $100million.
Matchroom’s chairman, Eddie Hearn, said he was looking forward to working with the broadcaster for AJ’s fights.
Hearn said: “We have been successfully working in partnership with DAZN for many years now and this new announcement with Anthony Joshua emphasises why they continue to set the standard for the future of sports broadcasting.