Wasserman Boxing has agreed an extension to its free-to-air broadcast rights agreement with Channel 5.
Having worked together on coverage for five fights in 2022, the renewal sees the relationship between Wasserman and Chanell continue into 2023
The deal also involves British booker maker Ladbrokes as a major sponsor and was delivered in association with investment group Infinitum Entertainment.
The schedule will begin with a world title fight for Manchester boxer Lyndon Arthur, who takes on Argentina’s Braian Nahuel Suarez for the IBO World Light Heavyweight Championship on Friday 24th March at the University of Bolton Stadium.
This is followed by Harlem Eubank returning to London’s legendary York Hall to take on Mexico’s Christian Uruzquieta on Friday 31st March.
Wasserman Head of Global Boxing Kalle Sauerland, said, “Ladbrokes is one of the world’s leading entertainment brands and we’re delighted to be working with them to bring first class, free-to-air boxing to British public. We have an action-packed schedule planned for 2023, that is going to see huge fights, big names and upcoming stars all feature, live and free on Channel 5.”
Kelly Rose, Head of Brand Marketing at Ladbrokes, commented, “We’re thrilled to partner with Wasserman Boxing bringing entertaining, top-drawer free-to-air fights on Channel 5 in 2023. It’s going to be an incredibly exciting year ahead and we can’t wait for the knockout action to get underway.”
