ESPN, ESPN To Debut Golden Boy Boxing on March

ESPN and Golden Boy Promotions announced a multi-year, international agreement for a series of fights to be televised live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. The first fight, from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, CA, is March 23.

In the first year of the deal, ESPN will televise 18 fight cards throughout the U.S., in both English and Spanish, and on its wholly-owned and affiliated networks in Latin America, Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, and parts of Asia.

ESPN is a flagship network with a history of showcasing and bringing audiences into the world of boxing, making this deal a natural fit for Golden Boy Promotions, says Oscar De La Hoya, chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. Having worked with ESPN in the past, we know first-hand that its multiple TV and digital platforms represent a must-watch for casual and die-hard sports fans. I'm thrilled that Golden Boy's talented stable of fighters will be showcased before a wide audience who will have the opportunity to watch and follow the sports' current and future world champions.

From the moment Tecate partnered with Golden Boy in 2016, our mandate has been to bring fight fans closer to the action which has included interactive Fan Fests before major bouts and the immersive Bold Punch app, says Gustavo Guerra, Tecate Brand Director. Now we're excited to play an integral role in giving fans more access to an incredible stable of boxing talent through Golden Boy Fight Night on ESPN.

In addition to in-the-ring action, ESPN will also feature Golden Boy Media and Entertainment content on multiple platforms, including:

Golden Boy's Classic Fight Library

In the Ring,half-hour interviews with a range of fighters

Mano-A-Mano, an original half-hour series featuring fighter training

The Ring TV Express, three-minute highlights of full fights

Podcasts hosted by Oscar De La Hoya and other Golden Boy talent

Boxing fans are always looking for new, dynamic content, and this alliance will give fans fresh and original programming across the most well-known platform in the sports world, says David Tetreault, EVP of Media and Entertainment for Golden Boy Promotions.

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