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Fans prepared for a huge boost in subscription after another PPV promise

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Turki Alalshikh DAZN PPV is Dead again

Boxing fans can soon take part in the seismic shock after the second promise that the salary for the view is the past in the last seven years.

In 2018, Dazn began a campaign stating that “PPV is dead” three years before setting up its own paid platform. At that time, costs increased significantly for subscribers of over USD 200 per year, as well as additional live premium events.

Now, with the next four years less than the impressive PPV numbers for events with stars such as Canelo Alvarez and Ryan Garcia, this means another thought.

A familiar promise: Oath “No PPV” Alalshikha

With the support of the investor of Saudi Arabia Turki Alalshikh, Dazn has once again concluded a contract to eliminate PPV fees for willing sport clients.

In a statement a few hours before Canelo VS TEKSCECE CRYFFORD will go on sale for the Netflix event in September, Alalshikh gave fans to hope that these additional high bills were already a past.

“A great meeting with my brother Shay (SEGEV), general director of Dazn. We have a great vision of growing boxing and deciding: there is no more pay-per-view,” said Alalshikh.

“Starting from our Ring magazine show in November, the whole season of Riyadh and the Ring events will be free for Dazna subscribers.

“The PPV model damaged boxing and we will no longer support it. We are with fighting fans,” he added.

Inevitable result: Dazna subscription costs set to SOAR

However, this advertisement contributed with immediate skepticism from many critics who had false hopes. In addition to the potential future reversal of PPV costs, the price of Dazna subscription will inevitably boost.

DAZN currently costs from USD 224.99 to 359.88 USD, depending on whether you choose the monthly FLEX plan: USD 29.99 per month, which can be canceled at any time, the monthly savings plan is $ 19.99 per month, paid in 12 months (requires annual commitment), or in the annual plan in the amount of USD 224.99 per year, which is paid out in comparison with 18.75 USD).

It is not written in stone that prices will rise, but WBN understands that DAZN will introduce up-to-date fees in 2026.

Undoubtedly, there will be a period of the honeymoon, during which fans will accept the lack of PPV charges for wonderful events.

It will inevitably fall when the lowest prices “annual plan” becomes much more costly than today.

What does DAZN cost now?

The abolition of per View remuneration, which cost the United States fans around USD 250 a year, if they buy four bonus shows, can cause an boost in the annual plan to around USD 299.99 to compensate for losses.

It all depends on how much Alalshikh losses and his supporters will allow them before they get the future profit.

However, as in 2018, the promises of an inexpensive boxing television model, which will not have any future surprises, will not be fully realized by the most vital people – subscribers.

If they are not willing to pay, he will have to be one more thought.

The “Netflix of Boxing” promise is still polarizing when Dazn costs. Since the premiere of Dazna in 2018, the standard annual Netflix package increased by only USD 84.

The boost in Netflix prices since 2018 caused an boost of 63.7% for the standard plan (by USD 10.99 to USD 17.99) and an boost of 78.6% for the premium plan (13.99 to 24.99 USD).

The monthly boost in Dazna plan (+200%) is far ahead of Netflix, reflecting aggressive corrections of Dazna prices in order to finance the portfolio of sports rights.

However, its annual plan boost (+125–139.9%) is closer to the premium netflix level boost.

Only time will tell how much more fans can expect to pay now when “PPV is dead”.

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Snoop Dogg Stars in Boxing Drama ‘The Faith of Long Beach’

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According to. Snoop Dogg is set to star in an upcoming boxing drama titled Deadlinewho first informed about the casting. The Long Beach native will appear alongside Brandon Perea, known for his role as Jordan Peele in the film.

The project is more of a feature film than a series. Eric Amadio, who previously worked on the FX series, is writing and directing. Snoop’s exact role has not been revealed.

History

Per Deadline, it follows a tranquil street fighter raised in a Long Beach group home, torn between a troubled past and a future in professional boxing, trying to leave the backyard brawls behind and following his estranged father into the sport. Amadio described the film as both a coming-of-age boxing picture and a story about faith, presenting the theme as having faith in yourself when no one else has it, and having faith in people who refuse to give up on you.

Amadio addressed both casting choices for the lead role in comments reported by Deadline, saying that Perea gave him the nuanced, complicated fighter the role required and that Snoop portrayed an real character who has seen every version of the kid and still puts his trust in him.

Production details

The film will be produced by Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Pictures along with Everlast Pictures. In a statement, Snoop said his company is proud to be a part of the project, calling it a story built on heart, grit, struggle and redemption, tied to the spirit of Long Beach.

Deadline first reported on the project in March 2022, when rapper and actor Common joined the cast of the film alongside Perea. Filming will begin in Los Angeles this summer.

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Canelo Alvarez says players have to earn their chance

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Image: Canelo Alvarez Under Fire For “Earn It” Comments At 168

Canelo Alvarez still talks like a central figure in the super middleweight division, even though he no longer holds all the belts after his loss to Terence Crawford.

“They have to fight each other and then I will choose the winner.” Canelo said to Mr. Verzace. “At some point we all have to earn what we deserve, right? And they have to earn it.”

The comments were notable because Canelo is no longer a world champion at 168, and yet he still speaks from a position that allows him to avoid the same path he believes others should follow.


Since his loss to Crawford last September and absence following elbow surgery, the 168-pound belts have spread to a up-to-date group of champions that includes Christian Mbilli, Hamzah Sheeraz, Osleys Iglesias and Jaime Munguia.

Despite the loss, Canelo will still have an immediate shot at winning the world title against Mbilli on September 12 in Riyad.

This has sparked criticism from some fans who believe the former undisputed champion should now prove himself against threatening rivals before being given another shot at the title.

Fighters such as Lester Martinez, Diego Pacheco and Bektemir Melikuziev were mentioned by fans as opponents that Canelo would normally have to face if he was treated as a standard fighter rather than boxing’s biggest commercial star.

Canelo also rejected the idea of ​​closely studying up-to-date names entering the division.

“I never check it,” he said when asked about the current situation in the super middleweight division.

For many fans, this reaction only reinforced the feeling that Canelo still sees himself as a cut above the rest of the division, even though he no longer holds all the belts.

But the Mexican star remains the sport’s biggest financial draw, which allows him to move on differently than most fighters after defeat. While younger fighters continue to try to establish themselves, Canelo returns to another championship fight.

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Junto Nakatani’s forthright verdict on Naoya Inoue’s powers

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Junto Nakatani’s honest verdict on Naoya Inoue’s power

Head coach Rudy Hernandez clearly remembers the moment Junto Nakatani revealed the level of power he experienced from Naoya Inoue’s punches.

The two Japanese stars faced each other in the highly anticipated matchup earlier this month, which took place at the sold-out Tokyo Dome stadium in front of approximately 55,000 fans.

Many expected Inoue to retain his undisputed super bantamweight crown as the ponderous favorite, but his dominance in the early rounds came as a surprise to most.

At last, “The Monster” scored a clear unanimous decision victorybut was forced to overcome Nakatani’s attack between rounds seven and ten.

At this point, “Large Bang” suddenly came to life after his much more measured approach in the previous rounds, and he seemed to no longer respect his opponent’s power.

According to his coach, Hernandez, it was a key moment that, if it had come earlier, could have been enough to secure a points victory.

Anyway, the experienced trainer said Boxing Scene what Nakatani thought about Inoue’s strength, while believing that a potential rematch with Inoue would surely go their way, being so confident in Nakatani’s abilities that he promised to retire if he was proven wrong.

“If we don’t beat it [Inoue] in a rematch, I will never coach players again. I will retire. I’m leaving because I truly believe we’ll kick Inoue’s ass in the rematch.

“The moment Junto told me [Inoue] doesn’t hit as difficult, it was a game changer. I wish he had told me that in the second or third round.

Hernandez adds that regardless of their earlier head clash, Inoue’s uppercut in round 11 ultimately broke Nakatani’s orbital bone.

From there, the three-weight world champion put up an uphill battle to complete the full 12 rounds, let alone pull off a major upset.

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