Matchroom Boxing has announced an agreement with Rakuten Ticket, Inc. and international company Never Say Never (NSN) that will bring a series of major events to Japan.
According to a statement, this milestone deal will see Matchroom stage ‘three major world-class events per year in Japan’ over the next three years, with all events broadcast on DAZN.
Although the broadcast will be live and worldwide, it excludes Asia.
Frank Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Matchroom Boxing, said, “The future of boxing in Japan is incredibly bright. We are delighted to seal this historic partnership with Rakuten Ticket, Inc and NSN. Japan is an important, strategic market for us to operate in and by bringing our world-class boxing events to this great country, we will not only showcase some of the finest fighters on the planet, but we will help establish some of the country’s leading domestic talents who will undoubtedly prosper on the world’s stage in years to come.”
Joe Umemoto, President of Rakuten Ticket, Inc. added, “We are very happy to contribute to the development of boxing in our country. The partnership with NSN and Matchroom will provide many opportunities for Japanese boxers”.
Joel Borràs, President and Founder of NSN, commented, “It is a huge source of pride for our company, after three years installed in Japan, to be involved in such an important project that will allow the Japanese public to enjoy a first-class show”.
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