The world of boxing is set to witness a historic moment as BOXXER, a prominent boxing promotion, is set to stage its first show on the BBC with a British heavyweight title fight. The vacant Lonsdale belt will be contested by Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV on September 27 in Birmingham. The highly anticipated showdown will be broadcast on BBC Two, marking a significant milestone for BOXXER and the sport of boxing as a whole. The promotion has announced an exclusive broadcast deal with the BBC, which will see BOXXER’s fights air on Saturday night primetime television and BBC iPlayer.

Exciting New Deal for Boxing

The partnership between BOXXER and the BBC is a significant development for the sport of boxing. According to Ben Shalom, the founder of BOXXER, the deal is a “multi-fight, multi-year” partnership that will bring big-time British boxing to a wider audience.

• Selected undercard fights, features, and behind-the-scenes content will also be available across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, and app, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport social channels.
• The new deal opens boxing up to all audiences, making the sport more accessible than ever.
• Full details of the first fight, undercard, and BBC Sport presenting team will be announced in the coming weeks.

The partnership is seen as a major coup for BOXXER, which has been working to establish itself as a major player in the British boxing scene. The deal is expected to bring in significant revenue for the promotion and help to increase its profile in the sport.

Key Figures Weigh In

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, has welcomed the partnership with BOXXER, stating that it is an “exciting moment” for the broadcaster and for boxing fans. Kay-Jelski believes that the deal will enable the BBC to showcase the next generation of British fighters and deliver top-tier national boxing moments to a wider audience.

• Boxing is a sport that we know deeply resonates with younger audiences, and this deal with BOXXER enables us to deliver top-tier national boxing moments to all audiences, wherever and however they want it.
• The partnership is a significant development for the sport of boxing, and we are excited to work with BOXXER to bring big-time British boxing to a wider audience.

Future Plans for BOXXER

Despite the success of the partnership with the BBC, BOXXER is expected to continue to promote other standout names from its roster, including Ben Whittaker, Adam Azim, Lauren Price, Caroline Dubois, and Callum Simpson.

• It remains to be seen whether BOXXER will be able to retain other standout names from its roster, including Ben Whittaker, Adam Azim, Lauren Price, Caroline Dubois, and Callum Simpson.
• Shalom confirmed to talkSPORT that despite his deal with the BBC, he will be involved in promoting the rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn on November 15, which is expected to land on DAZN.

Quote from Ben Shalom

“Partnering with the BBC to deliver big-time British boxing on Saturday night TV is a historic moment. We’re proud to bring the most entertaining British fighters to the biggest possible audience. This huge platform will give our fights the exposure they deserve and helps us take the sport to huge new audiences.”

The partnership between BOXXER and the BBC is expected to have a significant impact on the sport of boxing, bringing in new audiences and increasing its profile. With the first fight set to take place on September 27, fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the full details of the event.