IMG, Frank Warren Boxing renew video archive deal
October 24, 2022
IMG has announced the renewal of its long-standing, video archive partnership with Queensberry Promotions Limited (QPL), the parent company of Hall of Fame boxing promoter and manager, Frank Warren, with a permanent three-year rolling contract.Under the agreement, all upcoming matches and events produced and promoted by Queensberry will be made available on IMG’s digital archive platform, IMG Replay, adding to the company’s existing QPL archive which includes over 450 digitised fights dating back to 1993 and growing. IMG will also hold the rights to sublicense this content to territories across the world.The Frank Warren Boxing archive is a treasure trove for boxing and sports enthusiasts as it contains footage of some of the biggest fighters in boxing history, including Mike Tyson, Naseem Hamed, Frank Bruno, Joe Calzaghe, Nigel Benn, and Ricky Hatton. Frank Warren’s current line-up includes modern day boxing stars such as Tyson Fury, Joe Joyce, Daniel Dubois, Anthony Yarde, Zach Parker and Raven Chapman.Frank Warren, Chairman of Queensberry, said: “IMG Replay is a fitting host for our ever-growing stockpile of memorable fights. Our archive is one of the deepest in world boxing and it is a source of personal pride to have these great occasions digitised and distributed to new and existing audiences across the globe. The beauty of our business is that the next big fight is always the most important one and our archive will continue to increase with more and more major fights, year on year.”Tom Barnes, Vice President of IMG Replay, added: “From Frank Bruno’s world heavyweight title win to Naseem Hamed’s legendary fight against Kevin Kelley at Madison Square Garden, Frank Warren has organised some of the most memorable fights in boxing history and shaped many of the sport’s biggest names. Over the last five years, we have worked together to digitise and market over 400 fights and bring them to audiences around the world. We are delighted to renew our long-term archive partnership and give current and future generations a chance to witness the journeys of some of boxing’s all-time greats.”