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How to watch and live stream Top Rank Boxing in 2023

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A titan among boxing promoters, Top Rank brings together the biggest names across weight classes and championships, promising quality coverage of world title events. Known as “Main Bout” in its early days, Top Rank was responsible for promoting Muhammad Ali’s fights and PPV broadcasts during the 60's and following years.

Over its tenure, Top Rank has promoted a star-studded cast including “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler, George Foreman, Manny Pacquaio, Floyd Mayweather, Vasiliy Lomachenko and Tyson Fury.

Top Rank remains one of the World’s top boxing promotional companies in the world, and the list of fighters on their roster continues to grow, featuring the likes of Joet Gonzalez, and Luis Alberto Lopez. There are plenty of fights to look forward to as we head into October.

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What TV channel has the rights to Top Rank Boxing?

Top Rank is now in an exclusive broadcasting partnership with ESPN, which means coverage of Top Rank boxing requires an ESPN+ subscription and access to the ESPN network. Around 54 Top Rank events will be broadcast annually via ESPN and ESPN+, as well as pre-and post-match programming, boxing match analysis, documentaries and shows.  

Keep reading for the low down on ESPN+ subscriptions and the best value TV services for access to Top Rank fights throughout the year.

Upcoming Top Rank Boxing TV schedule

DateFightLocation
09/23/2023Zhilei Zhang vs Joe JoyceOVO Wembley, London
10/14/2023Janibek Alimkhunuly vs Vincenzo GualtieriFort Bend Epicenter, Texas
10/28/2023Tyson Fury vs Francis NgannouRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
01/13/2024Artur Beterbiev vs Callum "Mondo" SmithVideotron Centre, Quebec City
  • How to watch Top Rank Boxing

    Essential for Top Rank Boxing

    Due to Top Rank’s broadcast partnership with ESPN, ESPN+ is a must-have for anyone wanting live and on-demand Top Rank coverage, as well as access to carded events in the line-up. In tandem, ESPN+ and ESPN will broadcast around 54 Top Rank events annually through the platforms. So, you’re guaranteed fights through subscription and access to Top Rank’s PPV cards. ESPN also features extensive sports archives, including hundreds of historic fights to tide you over in the weeks between big cards.

    Subscription plans & pricing

    PlanPrice
    ESPN+ $9.99/month
    ESPN+ annual subscription$99.99/annual
    ESPN+, Disney and Hulu$12.99/month

    The Disney bundle is the best value for money, as you get ESPN+ content with Disney and Hulu on top for only $3 extra, which gives you plenty of additional entertainment. However, if you want to keep your subscriptions lean and sports-focused, you can access ESPN+ Top Rank content for just $9.99/mo.  

    ESPN+ subscribers can also watch the 30 for 30 docuseries, which has great content for fans of combat sports across the board, including episodes dedicated to MMA and Wrestling. ESPN’s short film release of Blackfeet Boxing: Not Invisible also received glowing reviews when it came out. The platform is tailored to stream on the go, with an app available to download onto IOS and Android devices so you can bring the next fight, episode or match analysis to you wherever you are, whenever you want.

    Note: PPV cards will require additional payments on top of the monthly subscription.

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    Pros

     Watch sports live and on-demand

    Extensive Top rank boxing coverage

    A variety of sports content

    Flexible subscription

    Stream on the go

    Cons

    Basic ESPN channel not included

    Live sports include ads

  • Best value

    Hulu+Live TV includes FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, USA Network, and CNBC in its lineup which guarantees you every essential 2023 NASCAR channel. Naturally, motorsports fans who watch NASCAR may also want to dabble in Formula 1. Luckily Hulu+Live TV includes ESPN+ in subscription, which also brings you select motorsport events throughout the year.

    With an ESPN+ subscription, you also have full access to the ESPN archives, which include hundreds of hours of historical sports content and playbacks if you want to watch event highlights.

    Subscription plans & pricing

    PlanPrice
    Hulu (With ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (With ads) and ESPN+ (With ads)$69.99/month
    Hulu (No ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (No ads) and ESPN+ (With ads)$82.99/month
    Hulu (With ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (No ads) and ESPN+ (With ads)$74.99/month

    The service has unlimited cloud storage, so you can watch NASCAR live and on demand. It also allows you to stream on up to 2 screens simultaneously and is compatible with plenty of desktop and TV systems, including iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV & Fire Stick, Apple TV (4th gen), Chromecast, Xbox One & Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Samsung (select TV models), LG (select TV models), and Nintendo Switch.

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    Pros

    Includes ESPN+ with subscription

    Unlimited Cloud DVR storage

    Wide compatibility across devices

    Ad-ons include unlimited streams

    Cons

    Includes ads

    Limited regional channels

  • Best budget subscription for Top Rank Boxing

    Sling is one of the best value internet streaming providers on the market, with both its standard subscriptions under $50/mo. So, if you’re wanting Top Rank coverage as part of a budget-friendly TV subscription, it’s worth considering.

    Subscription plans & pricing

    PlanPrice
    Sling Orange$40/month
    Sling Blue$45/month
    Sling Orange & Blue$55/month

    A Sling Orange subscription features ESPN and ESPN2 in its channel lineup, which brings you the Top Rank boxing available through the TV broadcast network. ESPN+ is not available through Sling, however, a separate subscription to ESPN+ ($9.99/mo) alongside Sling will guarantee you all the broadcast Top Rank boxing events throughout the year, live and on-demand, for only $50/month. If you don’t mind a trimmed-down channel line-up and the limited DVR storage, a Sling Orange subscription combined with ESPN+ is a cost-effective subscription for Top Rank Boxing.

    Note: PPV cards will require additional payments on top of the monthly subscription.

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    Pros

    ESPN included with Sling Orange

    Affordable subscriptions

    Flexible membership

    50 hours DVR storage

    Cons

    Limited channel lineup

    Poor RSN coverage