Top Rank CEO Bob Arum Excited for 'New Chapter' with DAZN Deal

The 94-year-old promoter expresses enthusiasm about Top Rank's multi-year partnership with the 'global home of boxing'.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:48pm

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After nearly a year of uncertainty following the end of their ESPN deal, Top Rank Boxing has signed a multi-year agreement to bring their events, library, and roster of fighters to DAZN. Founder and CEO Bob Arum expressed excitement about this 'new chapter' for the promotion, calling DAZN the 'global home of boxing' and promising to deliver the 'best fighters and the best fights' to fans watching on the platform.

Why it matters

The Top Rank-DAZN deal gives the streaming service a near-monopoly on major boxing events, as it already hosts all Matchroom Boxing and Queensberry Promotions cards. This partnership ensures Top Rank's top fighters and biggest fights will now be available exclusively on DAZN, a significant shift in the boxing television landscape.

The details

Under the new agreement, Top Rank will provide DAZN with 8-10 events per year, though the exact numbers have not been confirmed. Since losing their ESPN deal, Top Rank had been airing events on their own FAST channel, Top Rank Classics. That channel will likely no longer host live fights, as Top Rank's major bouts will now be exclusive to DAZN.

  • Top Rank's final show on ESPN was in 2025.
  • The Top Rank-DAZN deal was announced on March 18, 2026.

The players

Bob Arum

The 94-year-old founder, CEO, and longtime promoter of Top Rank Boxing.

Top Rank Boxing

A prominent professional boxing promotion company founded by Bob Arum in 1966.

DAZN

A global sports streaming platform that has become the 'home of boxing', hosting events from Matchroom Boxing, Queensberry Promotions, and now Top Rank.

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What they’re saying

“We're beginning a new chapter at Top Rank, as we've signed a multi-year partnership with the global home of boxing, DAZN. This agreement will bring our events, library and unparalleled roster to DAZN and their subscribers. Not only the current great fighters, but the fighters from yesteryear that are legendary in the sport... We're proud of the history we've built over the past six decades, and we're very excited about the next chapter. I look forward to bringing the best fighters and the best fights to fans everywhere watching on DAZN, which is the place to be to watch really great modern boxing.”

— Bob Arum, Founder, CEO, and Promoter of Top Rank Boxing

What’s next

The specific details of the Top Rank-DAZN deal, including the exact number of events per year, have not been confirmed publicly. As this new partnership takes effect, boxing fans will be eager to see which Top Rank fighters and matchups are featured on the DAZN platform.

The takeaway

This deal solidifies DAZN's position as the premier destination for watching the biggest names and most significant fights in professional boxing, as it now holds the rights to events from Top Rank, Matchroom, and Queensberry. For Top Rank, the DAZN partnership provides stability and a clear path forward after a period of uncertainty following the end of their ESPN agreement.