BBC Radio 5 Live Signs New Matchroom Deal
BBC Radio 5 Live has signed a new exclusive radio broadcast agreement with Matchroom Boxing, extending their long-standing partnership.
Matchroom, which earlier this year signed a ‘game-changing’ global TV streaming deal with DAZN, will offer exclusive rights to a host of fights to 5 Live beginning last weekend with Leigh Wood’s WBA Weatherweight World Title win against Xu Can.
The deal will also cover Kid Galahad against Jazza Dickens and Joshua Buatsi (pictured above) taking on Ricards Bolotniks.
Frank Smith, CEO of Matchroom Boxing, said: “I am delighted that BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will be covering these three massive nights of action as we close out a huge summer of boxing.
“The all-British clash for the IBF Featherweight World Title between Kid Galahad and Jazza Dickens is set to be a cracker at the top of Fight Camp Week 2 this weekend and rising Light-Heavyweight start Joshua Buatsi takes a huge step up when he takes on Ricards Bolotniks at the top of Week 3.”
Louise Sutton, 5 Live Sport Editor, said: “BBC Radio 5 Live Boxing has provided superb live coverage of some colossal fights over this past year, with many more to come.
“This deal with Matchroom confirms another series of thrilling nights of action for fans to enjoy. We’re delighted to be providing UK boxing fans with live free-to-air coverage of each head-to-head, alongside expert analysis, opinion and some special guests.”
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