Top Rank Boxing is preparing to end its broadcasting relationship with ESPN when their current contract expires in August 2025. According to Top Rank CEO Bob arumThe promotion does not intend to stick to a single media partner in the future. Instead that will Spread its events across various platformsSimilar to how other major sports leagues work.
Arum told Sports business journal‘s Adam Stern That box is still a big unused market and said it is optimistic about the continued conversations with various potential partners. One of the probable candidates is Daznwhich has invested a lot in boxing and battle sports over the past few years.
“There is a lot of question for content,” Arum said, referring to the rise of streaming services and alternative platforms such as YouTube. He also pointed out that boxing is relatively cheap to produce compared to other sports, which can make it attractive to broadcasters looking for cost-effective live content.
Top Rank’s current agreement with ESPN, which started in 2017, includes 54 direct opportunities annually About ESPN’s channels and ESPN+. The volume can be divided between various partners under the new strategy that Arum is pursuing.
There is no word about how many top rankings are looking financially, or when a new set of transactions will be completed. But with the ESPN era falling, the promotion clearly moves to a more flexible, multi-platform future.
Top rank box: achievements over the years
Founded in 1973 by Bob ArumTop Rank has become one of Boxing’s most successful and influential promotions and formed the sport for more than five decades. Here is an explanation of his most important achievements:
Legendary fighters have developed
Top rank has built and promoted some of the largest boxers in history, to name just a few:
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Muhammad Ali – Promote its most iconic battles during the 1970s.
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Sugar Ray Leonard – Help him convert a mainstream star.
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Oscar de la hoya -Then his career launched and made him an attraction for a pay-per-view.
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Manny Pacquiao – Increase itself to global super tail with market fights.
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Floyd Mayweather jr. – promoted him early in his career before becoming the biggest draw of Boxing.
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Vasiliy Lomachenko, Terence Crawford, Shakur Stevenson, and Theofimo Lopez – More recent world champions have developed among the top ranking banner.
Important broadcasting partnerships
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ABC, HBO, Showtime and ESPN – Top Rank has worked with all the largest American sports networks over the years.
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The promotion Prolonged agreement with ESPN (2017–2025) Helped bring box back to the mainstream cable and streaming -audiences, produce 54 direct opportunities annually.
Global expansion
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World title fights and great opportunities in The USA, Mexico, Japan, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and the Middle East.
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Played a key role in promoting international stars and bridging global fanbases.
Olympic talent pipeline
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Known for signing top amateur and Olympic boxers.
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Helped transition decorated Olympic manner like George Foreman, Michael Carbajal, Andre Ward, Vasiliy Lomachenko, and Shakur Stevenson in successful pro careers.
Consistent World Title Production
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Over the decades have promoted top rank Hundreds of world title fights over almost every weight section.
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The promotion has a reputation for Developing fighters from early stages to championship level.
Opportunity innovation
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Top rank was one of the first ones Produce closed circuit TV and early ppv eventsHelp change how fans watched big fights.
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The integration of boxing with mainstream entertainment and media during the sport -boing of the sport.
Last updated on 04/16/2025