Channel 5 Seals Wasserman Boxing Deal
Commercial broadcaster Channel 5 has signed an exclusive multi-event deal with promoter Wasserman Boxing that will showcase British talent on UK terrestrial television.
The deal will secure five free-to-air fight nights for Channel 5 in 2022 that will also be streamed live on My5 and available on demand. The free-to-air fight nights will be delivered in association with Infinitum Entertainment and William Hill.
Formed following the acquisition of leading European promoter Team Sauerland by global sports company Wasserman, Wasserman Boxing promotes a number of British boxers, including Chris Eubank Jr, Josh Kelly, Nathan Gorman, Harlem Eubank and Linus Udofia.
Caj Sohal, Head of Sport at Channel 5, said, “We are very excited to be partnering with Wasserman, one of the world’s largest sports marketing companies, to continue to bring top class fights free-to-air in the UK.
“With the industry expertise of the Sauerland brothers and the incredible reach of the Wasserman agency, our audience can look forward to some unforgettable nights of boxing live and free on Channel 5.”
Wasserman Head of Global Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, added, “This is a major move that is going to revolutionise free-to-air boxing in the UK. We all know the brilliant numbers that Channel 5 does with boxing and we feel with these great partners we can take this to a whole new level.
“We are going to deliver premium events featuring breathtaking productions, filled arenas and incredible match-ups. Also expect a surprise or two in the build-ups.”
