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Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez has reportedly taken part in negotiations to allow his upcoming fight against Christian Mbilli to be broadcast free‑to‑air in Mexico. The bout, scheduled for Saturday, 31 October in Saudi Arabia, will also be available on DAZN as a pay‑per‑view event. During the weigh‑in ceremony on Friday, 30 October, Rodolfo Vargas, a commentator for Box Azteca, confirmed that Álvarez had helped secure a deal that would let the fight air live on Azteca 7, the network’s flagship sports channel. Vargas said the Mexican champion’s involvement was crucial to making the broadcast possible, adding that the event “could not have been missed by all Mexicans” and praising Álvarez’s support. The possibility of a free broadcast had been uncertain in the weeks leading up to the fight. On 16 October, TV Azteca announced it would carry the match, but it was unclear whether the coverage would be live or delayed. A day later, reports suggested that the fight could only be shown on a delayed basis because DAZN held the live broadcast rights and the event was being sold as a pay‑per‑view. On 28 October, TV Azteca clarified that both the weigh‑in and the fight would be available live and free on Azteca 7 and its digital platforms. The agreement does not affect DAZN’s rights. The streaming service will continue to offer the fight as a pay‑per‑view event in Mexico and elsewhere, but Mexican viewers will also have the option to watch the bout for free on Azteca 7 or its online services. Article source: El Imparcial | Image credit: El Imparcial
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez has reportedly taken part in negotiations to allow his upcoming fight against Christian Mbilli to be broadcast free‑to‑air in Mexico. The bout, scheduled for Saturday, 31 October in Saudi Arabia, will also be available on DAZN as a pay‑per‑view event. During the weigh‑in ceremony on Friday, 30 October, Rodolfo Vargas, a commentator for Box Azteca, confirmed that Álvarez had helped secure a deal that would let the fight air live on Azteca 7, the network’s flagship sports channel. Vargas said the Mexican champion’s involvement was crucial to making the broadcast possible, adding that the event “could not have been missed by all Mexicans” and praising Álvarez’s support. The possibility of a free broadcast had been uncertain in the weeks leading up to the fight. On 16 October, TV Azteca announced it would carry the match, but it was unclear whether the coverage would be live or delayed. A day later, reports suggested that the fight could only be shown on a delayed basis because DAZN held the live broadcast rights and the event was being sold as a pay‑per‑view. On 28 October, TV Azteca clarified that both the weigh‑in and the fight would be available live and free on Azteca 7 and its digital platforms. The agreement does not affect DAZN’s rights. The streaming service will continue to offer the fight as a pay‑per‑view event in Mexico and elsewhere, but Mexican viewers will also have the option to watch the bout for free on Azteca 7 or its online services.
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