ESPN and Top Rank go the distance

ESPN and Top Rank are going the distance, announcing “the most comprehensive, exclusive rights agreement in the history of boxing” in a seven-year deal runs that runs through 2025 and includes 54 events per year, as well as a full offering of exclusive shoulder programming, classic fights and studio content. Top Rank on ESPN content will air on ESPN linear networks or stream on ESPN+ with an annual breakdown that includes 18 events on ESPN; 12 exclusive, prime time events on ESPN+; 24 premium international events on ESPN+; and undercard coverage of all 54 events on ESPN+. Subscribers to ESPN+ will also have access to a variety of new and existing boxing content throughout the year.

Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN President and Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks, said: “ESPN is thrilled with this new long-term agreement with Top Rank, which represents the most innovative and comprehensive relationship in the world of boxing today. By creating and distributing significantly more Top Rank events and boxing content, ESPN and Top Rank will jointly cultivate upcoming fighters and fights, creating the stars of tomorrow while providing fans with the sport’s best content in a more personalized manner.”

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