DAZN and Queensberry Promotions sign global media rights deal

DAZN is to be the exclusive global broadcast partner of Queensberry Promotions from April next year, where it will join Matchroom, Golden Boy Promotions, Misfits and others to deliver over 150 fight nights a year on the streaming platform.

Described as a multi-year media rights agreement with DAZN, the deal will make DAZN the exclusive home of Queensberry’s elite boxing events featuring champions Daniel Dubois, Zhilei Zhang, Fabio Wardley and Moses Itauma, alongside middleweight sensation Hamzah Sheeraz and leading female boxer Chantelle Cameron.

From left to right: George Warren (Queensberry Promotions CEO), Pete Oliver (DAZN Group CEO of DAZN boxing business), and Frank Warren (Queensberry Promotions Founder and Chairman)

DAZN said that unifying these promoters under a single global broadcast partner opens the doors for some of the sport’s most anticipated match-ups.

George Warren, Queensberry Promotions chief executive said: “This is a hugely proud moment for Queensberry, as we join forces with leading platform DAZN on an exclusive basis.

“Queensberry has undergone an unprecedented growth period over the past 18 months, and firmly established ourselves as a leading promotional and events company.

“Now with DAZN in our corner, we can further accelerate our positioning on a global scale. This deal is also fantastic news for boxing fans across the world as we combine our best-in-class stable of fighters with what we consider to be the most ambitious streaming platform in sport.”

Frank Warren, Queensberry Promotions Founder and Chairman added: “I could not be more pleased that Queensberry is joining DAZN. This is a brilliant move for our fighters and, most importantly, for the fans. Their ambition and passion for the sport of boxing aligns perfectly with that of our own and we now look forward to putting on the biggest nights possible together.”

And Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO said: “We are thrilled to welcome Queensberry Promotions to DAZN as we continue our mission to bring the best sports entertainment to fans worldwide. Queensberry’s reputation for delivering elite fighters and thrilling events aligns perfectly with DAZN’s commitment to innovation and growth in the sports media space.

“Together, we’re setting a new standard for boxing entertainment, and we couldn’t be more excited for what the future holds.”

Pete Oliver, DAZN Group CEO of DAZN boxing business added: “This deal makes DAZN the undisputed Global Home of Boxing. We offer boxing promoters something no other broadcaster is able to deliver – international reach, unmatched production and an innovative, future-proof product.

“With Queensberry joining our roster and a guaranteed 150 fights per year, fights fans will not need to go anywhere else from April 2025.”