Your blow-by-blow account of where to watch the biggest bouts and how to catch big-name fights for less outlay.
Key points
- UK boxing broadcasts are offered by Sky Sports Box Office, TNT Sport Box Office, and DAZN, with TNT Sports offering major fights too
- Boxing in the UK tends to be shown through pay per view services, which can cost up to £25 per fight depending on who’s fighting.
- If you’re a dedicated boxing fan, you can choose between dedicated streaming services. You can also choose to bundle boxing channels with a broadband and TV package, which can sometimes help you make savings
- If you don’t want to pay for a regular subscription, then boxing highlights can be accessed online through platforms like the BBC, via iPlayer and its BBC Sport app and YouTube, which provides free access to a variety of highlight reels. Remember that you will need a TV licence to watch boxing on the BBC
What’s the best way to watch boxing in the UK?
If you’re a casual boxing fan who wants to watch the very biggest fights, then your best bet is probably to pay for fights on a one by one basis, known as pay per view (PPV). You can do so using Sky Sports Box Office or TNT Sports Box Office
For dedicated boxing fans, DAZN is the best option for watching fights from across the globe featuring up and coming stars and the best in the business.
DAZN operates on a subscription model, unlike PPV. However, to watch the biggest matches, such as those involving major names like Anthony Joshua or Katie Taylor you’ll still need to pay a one-off PPV charge.
What’s the difference in cost between streaming and pay per view boxing?
Boxing can be costly to follow, especially if you like to watch the biggest fights. You can save by taking out sports bundles with Sky Sports or through Virgin Media and EE, which includes TNT Sports.
However, almost all boxing matches are shown on PPV via dedicated box office channels. Fights can cost as much as £24.99 depending on who’s going to be in the ring.
DAZN costs £24.99 a month, but can also be snapped up on an annual basis for £119.99, a smarter option if you love watching boxing content.
Just remember you’ll still need to pay extra for matches amongst the biggest hitters. This makes boxing almost as costly as having a full sports package through Sky, Virgin or EE.
Where can I watch boxing highlights online?
For fans eager to relive the best boxing moments, several online platforms offer highlights. The BBC and YouTube provide easy access to these recaps, the former through its BBC Sport website and app.
When using the BBC, just remember that a valid TV license is required
This license legally enables viewing of live broadcasts and recorded content. YouTube offers a more flexible viewing experience.
It has a variety of highlights available for free, and offers a more comprehensive look compared with the BBC.
Where can I watch upcoming fights on TV?
Who's fighting? | When is it? | Where can I watch the bout? |
|---|---|---|
Joe Joyce vs. Filip Hrgovic (Heavyweight) | 5th April | DAZN |
Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello (Heavyweight) | 5th April | ESPN+ |
Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue (Middleweight) | 5th April | ESPN+ |
Tim Tszyu vs. Joey Spencer (Super Welterweight) | 6th April | Amazon Prime |
Dzmitry Asanau vs. Francesco Patera (Lightweight) | 10th April | ESPN+ |
Mary Spencer vs. Ogleidis Suarez (Super Welterweight) | 10th April | ESPN+ |
Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis (Welterweight) | 12th April | DAZN |
Dalton Smith vs. Mathieu Germain (Super Lightweight) | 19th April | DAZN |
Gabriela Fundora vs. TBD (Women's Boxing) | 19th April | DAZN |
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn (Middleweight) | 26th April | DAZN / Sky Box Office |
