The landscape of professional boxing broadcasting has seen a significant shift, with ESPN re-entering the sport through a multi-year deal with Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) new women’s boxing platform, MVPW. This partnership signals a renewed commitment to boxing for ESPN, which previously ended its deal with Top Rank. The first MVPW event under this new agreement is slated for April 5th in London, with further events, including one at Madison Square Garden, to be televised and streamed by ESPN. This move also complements ESPN’s increased focus on women’s sports coverage.
Meanwhile, Top Rank, a longtime player in boxing, has secured a new multi-year partnership with DAZN, marking a significant development after its split from ESPN last year. This deal will bring Top Rank’s extensive roster of fighters and archival content to the DAZN platform, positioning DAZN as a dominant force with most major promotions now residing there. Details for the inaugural Top Rank card on DAZN are expected soon, with reports suggesting an average of 8-10 events per year.
Beyond these major network and streaming changes, the boxing world continues to deliver exciting matchups. In March 2026, the sport saw Shakur Stevenson claim the WBO junior welterweight title from Teofimo Lopez Jr., and Ryan Garcia secure his first world championship. Further adding to the stacked calendar, Sebastian Fundora is set to defend his WBC super welterweight title against Keith Thurman on March 28th.
The increased focus on women’s boxing through the MVPW and ESPN partnership, alongside continued high-level competition across various weight classes, suggests a vibrant future for the sport. Fans can look forward to a dynamic schedule of fights across multiple platforms, with ongoing developments such as potential future deals for Golden Boy Promotions to be announced. This evolving broadcast environment ensures that boxing remains accessible and engaging for a wide audience.
