DAZN AND WBD: A NEW ERA OR JUST MORE NOISE ACROSS THE POND?

Right, listen up, fight fans! A major shake-up is brewing across the Atlantic, and while it's not directly on our cobbles, it's worth a gander. DAZN and Warner Bros. Discovery have inked a deal for a monthly boxing series in the US. The Ring broke the news, and it's got everyone talking. Is this the shot in the arm American boxing needs, or just another platform vying for eyeballs in an already crowded market? Only time will tell if this delivers proper tear-ups or just more mismatches.

For us Brits, we’ve seen our fair share of broadcast deals come and go. Remember when Frank Warren brought boxing to ITV, or the Sky Sports golden era? This new venture aims to bring top-tier talent to Max and TNT Sports in the States, promising up to 10 live fight nights a year. That’s a decent schedule, no doubt. The hope is to unearth the next Roy Jones Jr. or Oscar De La Hoya, but let's be honest, those chins of granite don't grow on trees. It’s a bold move, and if it brings more quality fights to the global stage, then fair play. But until we see the calibre of bouts and the fighters stepping through those ropes, it’s just another headline. We'll be watching from over here, ready to call it as we see it. No fluff, just facts, like always.