DAZN boxing announcers are David Diamante, Michael Buffer, Brian Kenny, Sergio Mora, Joe A. Martinez, Mike Costello and Juan Saura.
Da Zone has grown as a boxing top streaming service in recent years for boxing fans worldwide. It delivers live coverage of some of the biggest fights in the sport, such as the recent Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia bout.
The phenomenal level of the network's broadcasters is what really makes it stand out from other boxing platforms. Some of the most renowned figures in the sport are represented as its staff members of boxing commentators and analysts.
In 2018, the network expanded into the US with a focus on boxing after recruiting former ESPN CEO John Skipper. This included significant broadcast deals with DAZN promoter Eddie Hearn and Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez.
Da Zone announced to grow internationally in 2020, with a focus on its portfolio of international broadcast rights, including boxing, and original programming.
DAZN Boxing Commentators Tonight
The listed commentators are:
- Mike Costello
- Chris Lloyd
- Chris Mannix
- Sugar Ray Leonard
- Chris Algieri
- Barry Jones
- Corey Erdman
- Brian Kenny
- Mikey Garcia
- Ben Damon
These are some prominent names with years of experience in the ring and the broadcasting booth. With their in-depth research, knowledge, and proficient commentatory, they are capable of captivating the viewers.
Mike Costello has been the main boxing commentator for Da Zone since 2021 and he has spent 45 years at BBC Radio. Costello accepted the contract in June 2021 to commentate on their coverage of boxing, following a lengthy career as a boxing reporter for the BBC.
He began his career in 1979 working at BBC in the accounting department and later he became a broadcast assistant on the BBC World Service sports desk.
For years, Chris Lloyd has presented and provided commentary for Matchroom Boxing programs. He has also developed an entertaining relationship with former world champion boxer Darren Barker.
Lloyd is seen hosting the coverage of the weigh-ins and press conferences during the fight week and his double act with Barker has been broadcasted worldwide on Da Zone network.
Former professional boxer Sugar Ray Leonard joined the broadcast team with Brian Kenny, Chris Mannix, and Kay Adams in 2018. He has also worked as a boxing analyst for ABC, NBC, ESPN, HBO, and CBS.
Professional boxer Chris Algieri made his debut as co-host of Jomboy Media's Inside Boxing Live with Dan Canobbio. Algieri has established himself as one of the most renowned boxing experts, working as a color commentator for ESPN and Da Zone.
DAZN Boxing Broadcast Team
The following members are part of the broadcast team.
- Sugar Ray Leonard
- Brian Kenny
- LZ Granderson
- Michael Buffer
Having a talented and knowledgeable crew is extremely crucial. Da Zone has put together a top-notch team of commentators, analysts and reporters to give fans unmatched coverage of the sport.
Each member of the network brings their own unique perspective and area of expertise, resulting in a rich and enjoyable viewing experience.
Sugar Ray Leonard is a great boxer who has won many world championships and an Olympic gold medal. He delivers a depth of expertise and insight to his commentary on the game.
Leonard won the national AAU light welterweight title and the national Golden Gloves title in 1974. Also, he won the National AAU Light Welterweight Championship and the Light Welterweight Championship in the Pan American Games the following year.
Brian Kenny previously worked for ESPN and won three Emmys. He hosted Friday Night Fights on ESPN2 and anchored the 6:00 pm SportsCenter.
Before starting his own show The Brian Kenny Show on ESPN Radio, he co-hosted Kellerman and Kenny in New York City with Max Kellerman.
LZ Granderson handles the reporting duties for Da Zone and he is currently writing for the Los Angeles Times as a culture and sports columnist. Also, he co-hosted the popular ESPN TV program SportsNation and co-hosts livestream coverage of Marvel Studios' international premieres.
Michael Buffer signed a contract with the network in 2018 to be the only ring announcer for all of its boxing broadcasts, including agreements with Matchroom. He started out as a ring announcer, and by 1983, he was calling all boxing events promoted by Bob Arum's Top Rank on ESPN.
During his illustrious career spanning more than four decades, Buffer has called the Volunteer 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup Finals, the MLB World Series, and the NFL Playoff games.
DAZN Boxing Presenters
The presenters on Da Zone network are:
- Canelo Alvarez
- Ade Oladipo
- Eddie Hearn
- Akin "AK" Reyes
- Barak Bess
- David Diamante
- Brian Kenny
- Dmitry Bivol
These presenters are important for conveying the excitement of boxing to viewers all over the world, whether they are presenting the fighters, commentating between rounds, or doing post-fight interviews.
Canelo Alvarez is the first and only boxer in history to hold the title of undisputed super middleweight champion. He has won numerous world titles in four weight classes, from light middleweight to light heavyweight, including unified and lineal titles in three of those weight classes.
In order to stream shows across the country, Eddie Hearn and the network dealt a contract in 2018. Also to fulfill the terms of the agreement, Hearn and Matchroom Boxing were to put on 16 shows in the United States that would only be broadcast on Da Zone in that country.
Hearn signed a contract in 2019 to promote KSI vs. Logan Paul, a professional boxing event between the two YouTube stars that took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on November 9, 2019.
The popular DAZN Boxing Show and Da Pull Up, which are broadcast on the network, are hosted by Akin "AK" Reyes and Kamal Barak Bess.
DAZN Boxing Reporters
The host on Da Zone network are:
- Todd Grisham
- Justin Shackil
- Claudia Trejos
- Louise Ransome
- Kay Adams
- Andy Scott
- Fraser Dainton
These reporters usually give viewers access to the events' backstage areas and inform them of the most recent improvements in the sport.
Todd Grisham is a sports reporter for Da Zone and Glory Kickboxing. He also worked as a sports reporter for UFC and a professional wrestling commentator for WWE.
Grisham was selected as one of ESPNEWS's primary overnight hosts and alternated between delivering updates for the ABC affiliates and America This Morning. At Glory 30, he became a member of the Glory broadcast crew as a backstage and post-fight interviewer.
Justin Shackil is a boxing host for the network and co-hosts a podcast with James Smyth of YES and David Cone. He is also the scoreboard host for New York Yankees and play-by-play broadcaster for YES Network, calling around 30 games for the Yankees.
Kay Adams is a sportscaster who hosted Good Morning Football on NFL Network for six years. Adams joined the Da Zone network in 2018, where she co-hosts each fight night broadcast on the live and on-demand sports streaming service.
DAZN Presenters
Some other presenters on the network are:
- Laura Woods
- Eddie Hearn
- Canelo Alvarez
- Ade Oladipo
- Diletta Leotta
- Laura Wontora
- Rob Palmer
- Barak Bess
- Dmitry Bivol
Laura Woods is affiliated with Da Zone, Talksport, Amazon Prime Video, and ITV. She contributes to the network's coverage of boxing and the women's championship league.
Woods also did behind-the-scenes interviews for Sky Sports YouTube darts coverage and also established herself as a Super Sunday pitch-side reporter working with Gary Neville.
Diletta Leotta has been presenting the Serie A broadcasts for DAZN since the 2018–2019 season. She is also eminent as the girlfriend of former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius.
Leotta and Francesco Facchinetti co-hosted the 2018 Miss Italia pageant, which was sponsored by La7 and was won by Carlotta Maggiorana. Also, she co-presented the Sanremo Music Festival's 70th anniversary in 2020.
Laura Wontora has been serving the network since 2021/22 for the Bundesliga season. She holds many years of experience in presenting sporting events and shows.
Wontora began working for Sport1 in July 2013 as a presenter and field reporter. She transferred to RTL Group in March 2017 and began working for Nitro as a presenter and reporter on the Bundesliga's Monday show during the 2017–18 season.
