Rematch: Meet the Secret Cinema for sport recreating the Rumble in the Jungle August 30, 2022 Founder Richard Ayers and investor Trevor Beattie tell Frank Dalleres about Rematch, the immersive sporting experience bringing the Rumble in the Jungle to London in early 2023. Imagine for a moment that you could attend any sporting event of the past. What would you choose? The 1966 World Cup final? Botham’s Ashes? Serena’s first Grand [...]
Blurred lines: Athlete investors on rise as brands embrace new ways to partner with sport stars June 22, 2022 When Anthony Joshua and Dazn announced a new partnership last week, one of the most eye-catching aspects of the deal was that it involved the British heavyweight boxer acquiring a stake in the sports streaming platform. It was just the latest example of a prominent athlete cultivating a business portfolio to complement their sporting career. [...]
Big Sport Quiz of 2021: How much do you remember? December 20, 2021 From teenagers sweeping to Grand Slam tennis titles to England reaching a major football final, an Olympic Games like no other and the introduction of a brand new cricket competition, it has been a hugely eventful year in sport. Off the field it has been just as transformative, with private equity and, increasingly, cryptocurrency and [...]
Joseph Parker beats Briton Derek Chisora as he looks to win world title December 19, 2021 New Zealander Joseph Parker beat Derek Chisora on points as the heavyweight duo fought in a brilliant fight which was awarded on points. Parker controversially won on points when the two met back in May but this fight was a thrilling rematch. Parker made a brilliant start with Chisora facing a count in the fourth [...]
SPOTY 2021: Daley, Sterling and Storey included in nominees December 13, 2021 The BBC have this morning announced the six-name shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY). The six nominees are: diver Tom Daley, boxer Tyson Fury, swimmer Adam Peaty, tennis player Emmu Raducanu, footballer Raheem Sterling and Paralympic cyclist Dame Sarah Storey. The last 14 winners have been men, with the last female winner coming [...]
Amir Khan to fight Kell Brook in Manchester in February November 28, 2021 Boxing star Amir Khan will most likely fight Kell Brook in Manchester in February. Ben Shalom, the chief executive of promoters Boxxer, says an official announcement of the all-British clash is expected on Monday. Shalom told talkSPORT: “It’s no secret, for the past two months we’ve been trying to make Amir Khan against Kell Brook. [...]
Defeated but not deflated: Anthony Joshua thanks London after stunning loss to Oleksandr Usyk September 26, 2021 Anthony Joshua took to social media hours after his reign as world heavyweight champion was ended and a ‘Battle of Britain’ against Tyson Fury is in tatters following Oleksandr Usyk’s stunning win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Joshua said his world “is crumbling in front you” but he urged fans to be positive and thanked them [...]
Anthony Joshua signs new deal committing to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing for the rest of his career September 21, 2021 British boxing superstar Anthony Joshua has ended speculation about a split from Matchroom by committing to a new deal with the promoter for the rest of his career. Joshua signed the contract today, five days before his heavyweight world title defence against Oleksandr Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. “I have heard that [...]
American Airlines reject Amir Khan claims, saying boxer ‘refused to comply’ September 20, 2021 American Airlines has rejected claims by Amir Khan that he was escorted from a flight in the US by police “for no reason”, saying the British boxer “refused to comply” with multiple requests by the airline’s crew. In a video posted on Twitter, Khan said he was trying to fly to a training camp in [...]
DAZN to quadruple prices for UK subscribers weeks after luring boxing promoter Matchroom from Sky in £100m deal August 31, 2021 Sports streaming service DAZN has announced a four-fold increase in its monthly subscription fee for UK users. The platform will increase in price to £7.99 per month from the end of September, it told customers today. DAZN, which owns premium boxing rights, launched in the UK at an introductory price of £1.99 eight months ago. [...]