Sky Sports and Zuffa Boxing announce multi-year agreement for the UK and Ireland

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Exciting New Era for Boxing Fans in the UK and Ireland

There is wonderful news for sports enthusiasts across the United Kingdom and Ireland! Sky Sports and Zuffa Boxing have officially announced a fantastic new multi-year agreement. This exciting partnership confirms Sky Sports as the exclusive broadcaster for all Zuffa Boxing events in the region, ensuring that fans can enjoy a steady stream of world-class sporting entertainment right from home.

Thanks to this agreement, viewers can look forward to action-packed fight nights featuring at least five spectacular shows per year on UK soil. This deal builds upon Sky Sports' incredible legacy of bringing the biggest and best bouts to fans for over three decades. It represents a renewed commitment to showcasing the very best boxing talent, ensuring that the sport continues to thrive and inspire audiences throughout the country.

A Shared Vision for Elite Sport

Jonathan Licht, Sky Sports' Chief Officer for the UK & Ireland, highlighted the shared ambition between the two organisations. He noted that while Sky has been a long-standing partner to boxing for more than 30 years, this new era will focus on using their platform to build stars and showcase elite talent both here in the UK and internationally. Similarly, Dana White from Zuffa Boxing praised the UK's pivotal role in boxing history, describing the fans as some of the most loyal and passionate in the world. He confirmed that there is no bigger or better platform to showcase the best boxing than Sky Sports.

The celebration begins immediately with the first event to be broadcast: ZUFFA BOXING 05: CORTES vs. GARCIA. This thrilling main event is scheduled for Sunday, 5 April, live from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. It will feature rising contender Andres Cortes, who boasts a perfect record, taking on Eridson Garcia, who is coming off an impressive six-fight win streak. The card also includes a co-main event featuring a former world champion, promising an unforgettable night of sport.

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Published: 2026-03-18

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