Today, two-time world heavyweight champion Briton Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) officially announced the signing of a long-term contract with the DAZN streaming service, which will now have exclusive rights to broadcast the boxer’s fights. So far, Joshua has partnered with Sky Sports.
According to some unofficial data, the new deal will bring Anthony $ 100 million a year and provides for a minimum of two fights a year on DAZN PPV.
In addition, as part of the deal, Joshua became a shareholder, special advisor and brand ambassador for DAZN. As Special Advisor, Joshua will join Streaming’s Strategic Advisory Board.
“I am entering a new phase of my career with a new training environment, new coaches and now a new broadcaster,” commented Anthony. “Negotiations at this level take time, so I’m glad that everything has been successfully completed, and now I can fully focus on giving the fans and DAZN what they want – knockouts in our glamorous division.”
Recall that in August, Joshua will try to regain the WBA / WBO / IBF world titles in a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs), whom he lost on points in September last year.
“You will definitely see another Joshua. Anthony’s coaches talked about preparing for Usyk
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