Top Rank Boxing is preparing to end her broadcasting relationship with ESPN when her current contract expires in August 2025. According to CEO for Top Rank Bob ArumThe promotion is not planned to adhere to one media to move forward. Instead, it will Distribution of its events through multiple platformsLike how other major sports league championships work.

Arum said Sports Business MagazineAdam Stern This boxing is still a widely exploited market and said it is optimistic about the ongoing talks with many potential partners. One of the potential candidates DAZNThat has invested heavily in boxing and combat sports in recent years.

“There is a lot of demand for content,” Arum said, noting the rise of broadcasting services and alternative platforms such as YouTube. He also pointed out that the boxing is relatively inexpensive to produce it compared to other sports, which may make it attractive for broadcasters who are looking for an effective living content.

The current Top Rank deal with ESPN, which started in 2017, includes 54 live events annually Via ESPN and ESPN+channels. This folder can be divided between multiple partners under the new strategy followed by ARUM.

There is no word yet about the highest rank that he is looking for financially, or when a new set of deals will be completed. But with the end of the ESPN era, the promotion is clearly turned towards a more flexible and multif platform future.

The highest boxing boxing: Achievements over the years

Founded in 1973 by Bob ArumThe first rank has become one of the most successful promotional offers in boxing, and the formation of sports for more than five decades. Here is a collapse for her main achievements:

The legendary applicants have evolved

The highest rank was built and promoted by some of the greatest boxers in history, to name a few:

• Muhammad Ali He promoted his most famous battles during the 1970s.

• Sugar Ray Leonard – Help him convert him into a major star.

• Oscar de la Hoya -He released his career and made him the attractiveness of payment for each offer.

• Mane Bacoyao – Raise it to the global stars with the battles of marquee.

• Floyd Mayweather Junior He promoted him early in his career before he became the largest boxing lot.

• Vasiliy Lomachenko, Terese Crawford, Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez The most modern world champions were developed under the banner of the highest rank.

Main broadcast partnerships

• ABC, HBO, Showtime and ESPN Top Rank has worked with all American sports networks over the years.

• Promotion Long-term deal with ESPN (2017-2025) Help returns boxing to the dominant cable, the flow of fans, and production 54 live events annually.

Global expansion

• The battles of the world title and major events were held in The United States, Mexico, Japan, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and the Middle East.

• She played a major role in strengthening international stars and filling the global fans bases.

Olympic talent pipeline

• It is known for the signature of the highest amateurs and Olympic boxers.

• Help in moving Olympies decorated like George Foreman, Michael Carbagal, André Ward, Vasily Lomakinko, and Shakur Stephenson In successful professional jobs.

Consistent global title production

• Throughout the contracts, the highest rank has been upgraded Hundreds of world title fights Almost every section of weight.

• Promot it with a reputation Nami fighters from the early stages to the tournament level.

Creating the event

• It was the first rank among the first to Closed circuit TV production and early PPV eventsHelping to change how fans watch big battles.

• He was a pioneer in merging boxing with the prevailing entertainment and media during the sporting cable TV mutation.