Press Release: By DAZN – New York – February
25: Pound-for-pound
superstar Canelo Alvarez (57-1-2, 30 KOs) has signed a new two-fight deal with
Matchroom Boxing and DAZN. The first fight will see boxing’s biggest attraction
step up in weight to take on Dmitry Bivol (19-0, 11 KOs) in a bid for the WBA
light-heavyweight title from Las Vegas on May 7. The second fight in the
two-fight deal is set for September.Credit: DAZN
The May 7 blockbuster will be available to
subscribers around the world on DAZN, excluding Latin America and Mexico. In
the U.S. & Canada, the event will be offered exclusively on DAZN Pay-Per
View (PPV) - newly introduced for very select events to come - and
priced at $59.99 for current subscribers and $79.99 for new subscribers
(inclusive of a one-month subscription to DAZN).
Canelo Alvarez claimed the IBF
Super-Middleweight strap last time out against a tough Caleb Plant, becoming
the first boxer ever to become undisputed champion at Super-Middleweight. Prior
to that, the Mexican star picked up the WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring Magazine
Super-Middleweight titles against Callum Smith and Billy Joe Saunders
respectively, all within a year to make history and cement his spot as the
number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world, a memorable period that saw
the 31 year old bag numerous fighter of the year awards including ESPN, Sports
Illustrated and Ring Magazine.
Dmitry Bivol has been flawless in the paid
ranks and now bags the blockbuster showdown he’s been craving in the form of
boxing’s pound-for-pound king Canelo. Bivol picked up the WBA Light-Heavyweight
title in 2016 and has defended it an impressive ten times already to become of
the best active Light-Heavyweight fighters in the world.
“We’re delighted to continue growing our
long-term partnership with Canelo, beginning with a spectacular fight between
the pound-for-pound king and a very tough and determined champ in Dmitry
Bivol,” said Ed Breeze, DAZN EVP, Rights. “Both fighters were eager for this
battle, and we’re thrilled to make it happen around the world on DAZN as well
as in the U.S. & Canada by way of the introduction of DAZN PPV. It’s a
truly mega matchup and we look forward to broadcasting it to fight fans all
over the globe.”
“It is an absolutely honour to announce a
multi fight promotional deal with the pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez.
Canelo transcends boxing and is the biggest star in the sport and we look
forward to promoting some historic nights in 2022 live on DAZN PPV,” said
promoter Eddie Hearn. “First up, Saul takes on yet another champion, this time
in the shape of fearsome undefeated WBA Light-Heavyweight king Dmitry Bivol.
Fans can expect a thrilling all-action match up and we look forward the pair
coming face to face in San Diego next Wednesday.
Canelo Alvarez said: "I am very happy
with this fight against Dmitry Bivol. It is another great challenge for me and
my career -- especially as I go up in weight and face an exceptional light
heavyweight champion like Bivol."
“I am also very excited that we have this
fight slated for Cinco De Mayo Weekend -- May 7 -- for all the fans to enjoy.
We will be ready, like we always are."
“I always only wanted to fight the best! I
believe that the rest of my goals will begin materialize on May 7th!” said
Dmitry Bivol.
Andrei Ryabinskiy, World of Boxing president
said: “Bivol vs Canelo, this is going to be a very competitive and interesting
fight. I am very glad that we were able to make this happen, for Dmitry this is
a big chance!”
Bivol’s manager, Vadim Kornilov, said: “This
will be a great night of boxing where two of the best collide for the highest
recognition in the sport! The victor on May 7th will go on to become the
biggest name in boxing for many more years to come!”
2022 – At A Glance
Aside from the May 7 event, DAZN’s schedule
for U.S. subscribers in 2022 is strong as ever, including the below with dozens
more still to come:
- February 5: Carlos Cuadras vs. Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez
(Winner)
- February 12: Daniel Jacobs vs. John Ryder (Winner)
- February 19: Jaime Munguía (Winner) vs. D’Mitrius Ballard
- February 27: Lawrence Okolie vs. Michal Cieslak
- March 5: Chocolatito vs. Julio Cesar Martinez
- March 12: Leigh Wood vs. Michael Conlan
- March 19: Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Michael McKinson
- March 26: Kiko Martinez vs. Josh Warrington II
- April 9: Ryan Garcia vs. Emmanuel Tagoe
- April 30: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano
- May 7: Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol (Live Exclusively on
DAZN PPV)
The May 7 Canelo vs. Bivol mega matchup will
be on DAZN PPV in the U.S., marking the first of very occasional events to
come that will be sparingly offered to fight fans on top of a DAZN subscription.
This event is priced at $59.99 for current subscribers on the app and $79.99
for new subscribers (inclusive of one month’s subscription to DAZN).
The DAZN subscription in the U.S. is currently
priced at $19.99 a month or just $99.99 for an entire year (which equates to
only $8.33 per month). At this unrivalled value, existing subscribers will
continue to enjoy a stacked boxing schedule of at least 50 top-tier fight
nights annually, discounted PPV events, and an ever-growing slate of DAZN Originals
including many of the most fascinating stories and figures in boxing.
New subscribers to DAZN in the U.S. can
continue to take advantage of the current annual subscription cost of $99.99
until May 2. Those signing up for an annual subscription after May 2 will
be charged the new annual price of $149.99 (which still just equates to only
$12.50 per month). Existing subscribers will be grandfathered in at their
current $99.99 annual subscription cost for at least one year.
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