DAZN Plans Four PPVs Before Christmas as Fans Cancel in Outrage Boxing fans are in for an exceptionally busy — and expensive — holiday season as DAZN schedules four major pay-per-view events before Christmas, with a fifth potentially landing just after December 25. The Upcoming PPV Boxing Calendar Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley – This Weekend Harlem Eubank vs Conor Benn 2 – November 15 David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde – November 22 Derek Chisora vs Dillian Whyte 3 – December 13 Adding to the festive congestion, a showdown between Naoya Inoue and Alan Picasso could hit DAZN PPV just two days after Christmas, creating a full month of marquee matchups for fans to keep pace with. DAZN Subscription Costs Compound the Pain All of these PPVs sit behind DAZN’s $224.99/year subscription, a figure many fans have criticized as steep — especially when stacked with multiple PPVs in rapid succession. The timing is ironic given Turki Alalshikh’s public promise earlier this year to abolish extra PPV costs, allowing subscribers to access all major bouts without additional charges. That pledge, so far, remains unfulfilled. Fans Voice Frustration Many boxing enthusiasts have begun voicing their displeasure — and some are cancelling their subscriptions altogether: “So much for Turki moving it away from PPV. I’ve cancelled mine too. You’re paying £15 a month for the small hall shows and £20 a go for everything else — it’s become ridiculous!” “I canceled my DAZN subscription expeditiously. I’m tired of the BS. I usually like going legit, but all these different subscriptions for little real value are getting ridiculous.” “Four PPVs on the run-up to Christmas and not even a discount for subscribers!” A Test of DAZN Loyalty For the streaming service, the end-of-year PPV schedule is a gamble. On one hand, DAZN can drive subscriptions and generate significant revenue from marquee fights; on the other, fans may grow frustrated with the rapid-fire schedule and added costs. In the streaming era, binge-watching a single PPV weekend is common, but multiple high-cost events in quick succession risk viewer burnout. With Parker vs Wardley kicking things off this weekend and Chisora vs Whyte 3 slated for mid-December, DAZN’s strategy seems clear: saturate the market with premium fights to dominate the holiday sports calendar. Whether fans will welcome the packed schedule or recoil at the price tag remains to be seen. Counting the Cost Boxing Fans, Here’s What It Will Cost You This Holiday Season: DAZN Subscription: $224.99/year Upcoming PPVs ($59.99 each): Parker vs Wardley – $59.99 Eubank vs Benn 2 – $59.99 Benavidez vs Yarde – $59.99 Chisora vs Whyte 3 – $59.99 Total PPV Cost: $239.96 Total Subscription + PPVs: $464.95 WBN Note: Chisora vs Whyte 3 may only be PPV in the UK or potentially could be off-PPV, but with the inclusion of Moses Itauma, a U.S. PPV broadcast is not ruled out. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN) since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism.

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Boxing Fans Slam Turki Alalshikh as Liar in Social Media Storm Months after promising a boxing revolution to end pay-per-view, Turki Alalshikh, the powerful chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and self-styled savior of modern boxing, now faces a searing global backlash after a shocking reversal that has made the Ring IV: Night of Champions card a $59.99 PPV—shattering his credibility with fans. The controversy erupted moments after Alalshikh posted a simple, cryptic hype line for Ring IV. Within minutes, replies turned toxic. Fans instantly accused the Saudi powerbroker of a complete U-turn on his pledge that all Riyadh Season boxing events would be free for DAZN subscribers. The $115 Crisis The backlash is intensified by the broader financial picture. DAZN recently announced a package deal where subscribers could watch two Pay-Per-View nights (including the Canelo Alvarez debut and a Times Square card) for $90—with individual purchases still sitting at the steep $59.99 mark. With the addition of charges for other premium events, fans had to pay up to $115 for three PPVs in a single week. This kind of financial burden, historically demanded only a few times a year for mega-fights, signals a dangerous “new normal” that boxing fans are unwilling to accept. Such costs are a far cry from Alalshikh’s previous promise, deepening anger and distrust. Turki Alalshikh’s previous mission to lower PPV charges to a fan-friendly $14.99 and $9.99 across the board appears to be officially dead, replaced by pricing similar to the Premier Boxing Champions model. Fans Erupt Over PPV ‘Lies’ The response was brutal, unfiltered, and relentless—classic Phil Jay territory for capturing raw fan sentiment: “You lied and said this would not be a PPV!” “Thought it was free to DAZN subscribers?” “A PPV that you said wouldn’t happen. Hope you get out of boxing soon.” The fury quickly escalated beyond complaints about pricing. Users labeled Alalshikh a “liar,” “deceiver,” and the “false prophet of free boxing.” The Pay Per View decision for the WBC light heavyweight showdown, Benavidez vs. Yarde, became the lightning rod for outrage: “Boxing brokers have lied enough to the public. Nothing is changing.” “People need to cancel their subscriptions after this blatant lie.” Ring Pass Plan Ignites Fury The stunning PPV u-turn directly contradicts Alalshikh’s solemn July guarantee: “I said it, and I meant it: boxing should be accessible, and no fan should pay extra for fights if they already subscribe,” he had declared, promising to abolish the “damaged” PPV model starting with this very November card. Instead, DAZN is reportedly ready to roll out the deeply unpopular ‘Ring Pass’ tier—a “subscription on top of a subscription”—forcing fans to pay again for fights previously promised free. Trust in Alalshikh’s word, once a cornerstone of Saudi boxing’s global appeal, has been shattered. Stacked Card in Crisis Ring IV is undeniably a marquee event. On paper, it reads like a heavyweight showcase of modern talent: David Benavidez defends his WBC light heavyweight title against Anthony Yarde, Devin Haney takes on Brian Norman Jr. for the WBO welterweight belt, Jesse Rodriguez faces Fernando Martinez, and Abdullah Mason clashes with Sam Noakes. Yet, the PPV uproar now dominates every conversation. Social media chatter threatens to eclipse what should have been a historic night in Riyadh, turning excitement into anger and casting doubt on the card’s commercial success. Silence Confirms PR Disaster Alalshikh has remained strategically silent, refusing to publicly address the outrage. In classic high-stakes boxing PR fashion, this silence only fuels speculation and amplifies fan fury. Every hour without comment strengthens the perception of betrayal, jeopardizing not only Ring IV but the credibility of Saudi-backed boxing on the global stage. The verdict from the boxing community is emphatic: fans feel lied to. The only question remaining is just how much damage this single, catastrophic reversal will do to the reputation of the man once heralded as the sport’s visionary. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN) since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism.

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Fans braced for HUGE subscription rise after another PPV promise - World Boxing News After DAZN promises to end the PPV model again, fans are bracing for a massive subscription price hike. WBN analyzes the inevitable costs.

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