Mike Costello will lead the team of presenters and analysts.
DAZN and Matchroom have unveiled the on-air talent roster for boxing on the broadcaster.
The pair recently signed a five-year deal that sees Matchroom fights shown on the broadcaster, which will begin in the UK and Ireland from July.
Mike Costello becomes lead commentator, leaving the BBC after 15 years as boxing and athletics correspondent, with Maya Jama, who has appeared across the likes of the BBC, Channel 4, and more, alongside talkSPORT’s Laura Woods as presenters.
Former WBC cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew, and ex-WBO Middleweight World Champion Andy Lee will offer insight, and former IBF middleweight world champion Darren Barker and expert analyst Chris Lloyd resume their partnership from Matchroom’s pre-match build-up shows.
DAZN Group EVP Joseph Markowski said: “This stellar line-up of broadcasters underlines our commitment to bringing in a new era of global boxing, providing fans with the very best experience, as we roll out fights and wider programming on a scale never seen before. Each presenter will bring their own unique perspective and style to our coverage, as we take a fresh approach to this fast-growing sport, and will engage existing and new fans alike.”
Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn added: “It’s a real mixture of industry legends and fresh new talent that will give us the credibility and the energy to drive this new era forward. Mike Costello has long been the fan favourite for live boxing commentary, and we are honoured to welcome him to the team. Maya Jama is now one of the leading broadcasters and personalities in British television, and brings a great new perspective to the audience to the audience, as a boxing fan and well-known sports presenter.”
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