By: Sean Crose
“New stage in my career, new training team and new broadcaster @DAZNBoxing”. So, former multi-talented heavyweight athlete Anthony Joshua posted on social media Monday. Joshua, who has long been a signature British attraction, is based Sports sky, has officially switched to the DAZN streaming service. Perhaps the move comes as no surprise, as Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has long worked with DAZN. “DAZN Group, the global sports entertainment company, has confirmed a groundbreaking agreement that will allow Joshua’s future fights to be broadcast on DAZN’s sports entertainment platform to customers around the world. gender”, the news service.
“I am entering a new phase in my career,” Joshua is quoted as saying, “with a new training environment, a new coach and now a new broadcaster,” Anthony Joshua said. “Negotiations at this level take time so I’m glad it’s over and now I can fully focus on giving the fans and DAZN what they want, knockout continue in the flashy department.” Of course, Hearn is delighted with this latest development in the career of his most notable boxer. “We have had a successful partnership with DAZN for many years now,” he said, “and this new announcement with Anthony Joshua underscores why they continue to set the standard for the future of sports broadcasting. ”
The contract is said to be a long one – although there are no exact details. Several outlets are reporting that Joshua of London will earn nine figures for sparring several times a year. Without a doubt, this is a very good time to be Anthony Joshua. “DAZN’s vision and passion for innovation is what drew me to the partnership,” said the warrior. “They are leading the digital landscape in sports and the future of sports broadcasting. I really look forward to a long and successful partnership.”
Joshua’s first bout of the new contract service could be his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, which is supposed to take place in Saudi Arabia in August. If that’s the case, it is. a risky move for DAZN, as Joshua was easily beaten by Usyk as the Ukrainian won the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles last fall. However, Joshua is currently showing nothing but confidence, as is DAZN. “AJ is a hugely popular and influential sports athlete,” said DAZN honcho Shay Segev. “His association with us and his investment in our business means a lot. This agreement is his seal of approval for our vision and our direction as a business. We applaud his passion, his drive and – most significantly – the huge audience he attracts. ”
* Cover photo: Getty
