Prizefighter sequence to return with £800,000 money pot – however not on Sky Sports
A well-liked boxing match is about to return with a brand new channel and format.
Prizefighter was a staple of Sky Sports’ boxing protection from 2008 to 2015. It noticed eight fighters begin with quarter-finals bouts earlier than semis and a ultimate, with the winner on the night time pocketing £32,000.
The 35 Prizefighter exhibits featured numerous weight classes, with well-known fighters like Michael Sprott, Matt Skelton, Audley Harrison and Danny Williams amongst these to determine over time. Nine years on from the final Prizefighter occasion, the present is getting a significant reboot.
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Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom steady is behind the plans which is able to see Prizefighter go worldwide. Given Matchroom’s tie-up with DAZN, the sports activities streaming service will broadcast the match, not Sky.
In one other main change, the present might be held in Japan with an enormous prize pot of $1million (£800,000) and can function each residence and home fighters. The occasion of the reincarnated Prizefighter might be a battle of the middleweights on March 31.
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The opening night time will see 4 quarter-finals over 10 rounds, with a bumper $100k (£80,000) knockout bonus on supply, cut up between the fighters who efficiently cease their opponent. As the match progresses, the latter bouts might be staged over 12 rounds.
British fighters Kieran Conway and Mark Dickinson, plus Ireland’s Aaron McKenna, will function towards opponents from Japan, France, America and China. Matchroom CEO Frank Smith stated: “This is a fantastic way to start our landmark three-year deal in Japan. Prizefighter was immensely popular with boxing fans in years gone by – and they will love this new inception of the $1million series.
“With a $100k knockout prize pot per event, the fighters will be going all out. It promises to be a thrilling spectacle, filled with tough 50-50 fights, that will capture attention around the world.”
