Sports.com, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lottery.com Inc. (NASDAQ:
LTRY, LTRYW), announces that it has obtained the rights to live
stream the March 31 heavyweight title fight between Frazier Clarke
and Fabio Wardley. The live stream will now be available to view
for free for millions of sports fans in Africa, via the Sports.com
website.
Sports.com, in partnership with the
fastest-growing UK boxing promotional company, BOXXER and Sky
Sports in the UK and Ireland will live stream the highly
anticipated boxing match between Wardley and Clarke at the iconic
O2 Arena in London. Sports.com has entered into an agreement with
BOXXER to provide live coverage through the Sports.com platform in
Africa, working with local telecoms partners, such as Vodacom to
give free access to many millions of viewers.
This partnership underscores Sports.com’s
commitment to bringing inclusivity, innovation, and entertainment
to sports. BOXXER, known for its commitment to the grassroots of
the sport and for delivering sell-out world championship boxing
events, aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance the sports
viewing experience.
African based sports fans can sign up via local
mobile operators, such as their Vodacom connection to watch the
fight on the Sports.com platform. With a focus on providing more
content to sports fans in underserved markets through regions
including the Middle East and Africa, Sports.com is poised to be
the leading provider of sports content in frontier markets to
hundreds of millions of viewers.
Majed Al Sorour, President of Sports.com
and formerly CEO of Golf Saudi, Managing Director of LIV Golf, and
Board Member and Director of Newcastle United Football Club
commented:
“Our partnership with BOXXER marks a significant
step in making sport more accessible. Streaming the Wardley vs.
Clarke fight in Africa showcases our commitment to enhancing the
fan experience through digital innovation. This effort reflects our
broader mission to connect and engage sports communities globally,
particularly in emerging and frontier markets.”
Tamer Hassan, renowned actor,
entrepreneur, undefeated amateur boxer, founder of The Tamer Hassan
Academy of Acting and former owner of the Eltham and District
Amateur Boxing Club where Sir Henry Cooper learned the ropes
added:
“As a member of Lottery.com's Board and someone
with a deep connection to boxing, I see can see exactly how this
initiative aligns with our aim to support talent and provide fans
with engaging content. Streaming the Wardley vs. Clarke fight is
just the start, and I am excited to contribute my experience
towards expanding our content portfolio, particularly to broaden
fan access in regions such as MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa.”
Matthew McGahan, Chairman and CEO of
Sports.com, said:
“Our collaboration with BOXXER for the live
broadcast of Wardley vs. Clarke is the first of what we anticipate
will be many content partnerships. This deal is a model for future
collaborations that will unify content owners, broadcasters, and
mobile operators, broadening our horizons in the sports
entertainment landscape.”
BOXXER Founder and CEO, Ben Shalom,
said:
“We’re delighted to kickstart a partnership with
Sports.com – both BOXXER and Sports.com are focused on
innovation in their respective fields and bringing sport to wider
audiences around the globe. The event this Sunday headlined by
Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke’s mammoth clash will allow
Sports.com’s audience to watch a heavyweight grudge match that fans
have been clamouring for, for a long time. We can’t wait to get
started.”
The Sports.com app is available for download
from all major app stores and has been designed to transform how
fans engage with sports content. It includes innovative features
such as live streaming, interactive player engagement, and a social
media ecosystem tailored for sports enthusiasts.
For more information please
contact: press@lottery.com
About Sports.com
Sports.com is on a mission to become the premier
destination for sports entertainment, offering an unparalleled
array of interactive and engaging sports content. Our platform is
designed to connect fans, athletes, and sports influencers in a
unique digital ecosystem, making Sports.com the go-to destination
for sports enthusiasts across the globe.
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