DAZN and Top Rank announced on Wednesday a multi-year partnership. The agreement brings Top Rank to DAZN.
The two companies discussed their partnership with a press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
In attendance were boxers signed to Top Rank, including WBC Featherweight World Champion Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington, former Champion & Olympic Silver Medalist, Keyshawn Davis, undefeated WBO Lightweight World Champion Abdullah Mason, and undefeated junior welterweight contender Emiliano Fernando Vargas.
This is what the fighters had to say:
Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington
On what it means to get a platform like this and stay active
“I got a little taste of fighting on DAZN in my last fight, as you mentioned, and the amount of recognition that just boosted ever since that fight has been incredible. Obviously, I was fighting for a world title, but the fact that it was on DAZN, I think that played a major part, and it’s something that I’m really looking forward to in the next steps of my career. I really do believe that we are going to bring nothing but excitement, and I feel like it’s the perfect puzzle piece in order to continue making boxing great.”
Keyshawn Davis
On his reaction to the announcement…
“I was definitely surprised hearing this announcement. DAZN’s been carrying the torch for a while now. They’ve been putting on major events, and now I feel that the whole world is starting to realize that.”
Abdullah Mason
On what fight he’s looking for…
“The strides we’ve been making since I turned pro, being the brightest young star in boxing, I feel like we can do the same thing with DAZN. Teamwork makes the dream work. I’m bringing the smoke to DAZN and we’re going to have a lot of fun.”
On fighting in Cleveland…
“Cleveland has been supporting me since day one…me and my brothers. They just announced ‘Mason Brothers Boxing Day’ in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 28, so we’ll be doing big things. I just can’t wait to go there and have my first main event. With DAZN, I feel like it’s going to be an amazing show.”
Emiliano Fernando Vargas
On what this deal means for him…
“This deal is going to give me a platform to shine on. I’m grateful to Top Rank and DAZN for this huge opportunity. There are no limits now; we can hop on any cards so I’m excited.”
Photo: Top Rank
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