Press Release: November 19, 2024 By DAZN -
Ariel x Ade to debut today, Nov. 19
Show will air every Tuesday at 5PM ET / 10pm UK
The show will offer in-depth coverage, expert analysis, and exclusive insights each week with tentpole episodes around the sport’s biggest fights
Eight on-location specials will be broadcast with exclusive appearances from some of the biggest names in the sport
New York, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 – DAZN, the global home of boxing, is pleased to announce the premiere of a new boxing show hosted by award-winning sports journalist Ariel Helwani and leading broadcaster and DAZN pundit Ade Oladipo. Debuting today, Nov. 19, Ariel x Ade will stream live exclusively on all DAZN platforms and will be available on demand via all major podcast providers and Uncrowned, the new combat sports media brand from Yahoo Sports and Ariel Helwani.
The weekly show, produced by Uncrowned, will air every Tuesday at 5pm ET / 10pm UK. The show will deliver the latest news, interviews with top fighters, and a deep dive into past and upcoming matchups. Ariel and Ade will also debate the biggest topics in boxing.
Shows will primarily be recorded in-studio. In addition, there will be eight special episodes filmed on location at major premium pay-per-view (PPV) events throughout the year, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at boxing's most anticipated nights.
World-renowned combat sports journalist, Ariel Helwani, said, “Ade and I have been talking about doing this show for well over a year, so I’m so incredibly excited that we are finally here. I consider him not only one of the best sports broadcasters in the world, but also a great friend, and that’s what will make this endeavor so special. The time is right for all of us to launch this show, and while I genuinely enjoy working with Ade, make no mistake about it: I will happily disagree with all his wacky boxing takes.”
Leading boxing presenter and DAZN fan favourite, Ade Oladipo, said “I can’t wait to get going with Ariel Helwani. I think he is one of, if not the biggest, combat sports journalists in the world. We have been speaking about doing this for well over 12 months and I think it’s perfect timing now. Boxing is in as good and as healthy a place as it has ever been with big fights happening all over the world nearly every month and I can’t wait to put Ariel in his place every Tuesday. It’s going to be fun and I look forward to getting started.”
As DAZN continues to lead the way in the boxing space, this show marks another milestone in its commitment to engaging and informing the global boxing community. Whether you're a dedicated boxing fan or just getting into the sport, this show will provide unmatched commentary, analysis and coverage delivered by two of the most prominent and well-respected voices in the industry.
Don’t miss the first episode on Nov. 19 and tune in every week to stay up-to-date on the latest in boxing!
About DAZN
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ABOUT UNCROWNED
Yahoo Sports and award-winning journalist Ariel Helwani have teamed up to launch Uncrowned, a new combat sports media brand. Uncrowned is home to comprehensive MMA, boxing, and wrestling coverage, including The Ariel Helwani Show, The Craic with Petesy Carroll, and written reporting and analysis from Helwani and a world-class team of combat experts.
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