DAZN are in 'late-stage discussions' regarding a deal to purchase BT Sport, according to reports, in a move that would strengthen their position as key players in the boxing market.
The streaming service has made waves in the past five years since their introduction to the global market, with the aim of becoming the 'Netflix of sports' and causing quite a stir in the global sporting scene.
This year, DAZN outbid Sky to land exclusive rights for Serie A coverage in Italy and has rights for the Premier League in a number of territories across the world.
In the UK, DAZN is still in it's infancy but has found an avenue to success in boxing and signed a five-year agreement with Matchroom Boxing in the UK back in June - ending Eddie Hearn's long-term partnership with Sky Sports.
With plenty under their belt, DAZN could be strengthened further with a takeover of BT Sport and, while no agreement is in place, advanced talks are underway - and MEN Sport understands many in the industry are confident a sale will be agreed.
Having penned an agreement with Matchroom, DAZN are set to be the home of Anthony Joshua's fights and, if BT Sport is to be purchased, then they also look set to have the rights for Tyson Fury's bouts.
Fury's trilogy clash with Deontay Wilder this weekend is available via BT Sport Box Office but, with many believing an agreement with DAZN could be struck within weeks, it may be the final major boxing event under the BT Sport banner.
However, there's plenty of uncertainty around the make-up of a deal and how it would affect customers in the UK - with boxing still largely a pay-per-view product in these shores and it's unclear whether that would remain the case with DAZN or whether it would be part of the standard subscription.
A cross-licensing deal with Sky would also need to be discussed, with BT Sport and Sky Sports available to purchase on each service, meaning the satellite broadcaster would need to approve a deal.
BT could also decide to opt-in to a relationship with another player in sports broadcasting or to continue with the current model, managing the product in house.
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