BLK Prime is planning to produce six major pay-per-view events in boxing 2023. The first event for BLK Prime in 2023 will feature a welterweight matchup between former 4-division world champion Adrien Broner (34-4-1, 24 KOs) and Ivan Redkach (23-6-1, 18 KOs). The scheduled 10-round bout, promoted by Christy Martin Promotions, will take place in Atlanta, GA in February. More information will be announced at a later date.
“The plan in 2023 is to make the most compelling fights in boxing,” said Chester Johnson, Vice President of BLK Prime Boxing. “The fans deserve to see the best fighting the best and we will do everything in our power to make that happen. We are open to working with everyone in the sport to bring back the glory days of boxing. Our platform is extremely functional and delivers a high-quality stream. Our cable and satellite pay-per-view distribution agreements with our domestic and international partners are in place for 2023 as well.”
On December 10, BLK Prime made its boxing PPV debut with WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford against David Avanesyan.
“I’m very humbled by everything that’s transpired in our first Pay-Per-View event,” continued Johnson. “Terence Crawford is an incredible fighter and proved he’s worthy to be showcased on the pay-per-view stage, as our buys did exceptionally well. Furthermore, we didn’t give away any outstanding complimentary tickets, so our gate did fantastically.”
As happy as I am for Christy Martin to get to promote a big card, I’m worried because Broner is the headliner. I still think BLK will ultimately try to feed him to Crawford if (WHEN) the Spence fight doesn’t happen next year.
Do you think Broner is a fool that will run to sign a contract to face Crawford? Broner knows that he doesn’t have that much left and Crawford, Enis or guys on that level aren’t on his mind
Yes, I most certainly do Burucho. I don’t think he would actually set foot in the ring, but if BLK puts a big contract in his face – ABSOLUTELY I would expect him to sign for the fight.
U call Broner bout the best fighting the best?
Good luck going forward is such bout is yo definition of the best fighting the best
BLK. prime will fail. Best fighting the best my ass. They already sound like CNN.
To JT….great post, I laugh a lot
“The best fighting the best…”
Adrien Broner vs. Ivan Redkach.
I think we have different definitions as to what the word “Best” means.
Anyone who would pay for this garbage has more money than brains.
Broner on pay per view? Pfft GTFOH. This over rated clown needs to take a hike and never he heard or seen from again
Glad the fight is happening, but would Not pay to see it
Not long ago this was USA Tuesday Night Fights. Everything is becoming a ppv cash grab grift. These unknown promotions talking to fans like they don’t know warmed up BS when they see it.
Bob
Bob
Thankyou bob.
Is boxing so dead that there are No sponsors and No networks that want to pay for good or even pretty good fights?
Tuesday Night Fights were better than this.
Does BLK stand for black?? Anyways, Broner never was and never will be PPV worthy.
Pay per view for this ishhhhhhhht!!!! This fight is not even worth on free national tv broadcasting!
will people really pay for this?
Love to see Ivan pull this one out. Good dude.