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For a deeper look into the shift in the boxing broadcast landscape and the conclusion of the Top Rank/ESPN deal, watch this analysis: What Happened to Top Rank? YouTube• Mar 10, 2026
As of April 2026, the era of has largely concluded. After an eight-year partnership that began in 2017, the exclusive deal between Top Rank and ESPN officially expired in July 2025. The Current Landscape (April 2026) ESPN Top Rank Boxing
It brought world-class fighters like Naoya Inoue , Tyson Fury , and Terence Crawford into millions of homes without a pay-per-view cost. For a deeper look into the shift in
ESPN utilized its standard sports broadcast polish, including the "State of Boxing" studio shows and expert commentary from figures like Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas . Cons (Broadcast Quality Issues): The Current Landscape (April 2026) It brought world-class
While Top Rank is no longer the primary boxing partner, ESPN continues to air select events from other promotions. For instance, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), led by Jake Paul, signed a multi-year deal in March 2026 to air women's boxing (MVPW) on the network.