What boxing is on TV this week? How to watch Farooq v Winters

There are plenty of reasons to be excited about boxing in 2019 with some of the world’s hottest names gearing up for major fights.

Anthony Joshua – and the rest of the boxing world – was left stunned by his defeat to outsider Andy Ruiz Jr in June, and he will be gunning to reclaim his belts as soon as possible in a rematch.

But there are plenty of terrific fights to be aired every week, aside from mega-bouts involving the likes of Joshua.

The UK boxing scene has plenty of talented stars capable of lighting up arenas across the country.

Sky Sports and BT Sport have picked up the rights to many big nights of boxing – but what do they have to offer this week?

RadioTimes.com has rounded up the full boxing schedule for this week including how you can watch the action live from home.

What boxing is on TV this week?
Saturday, August 17
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, UK

UK: BBC Scotland from 10:15pm, undercard on BBC Online

US: TBA

Kash Farooq v Duane Winters (British bantamweight title)

Boris Crighton v TBA

How to watch boxing on TV and online in the UK

The majority of major boxing events will be broadcast live on Sky Sports or BT Sport – with some fights designated for Pay Per View (PPV).

Sky Sports subscribers can catch fights on Sky Sports Action or stream bouts via the SkyGo app.

Sky customers can add the complete sports package to their deal for just £23 per month or subscribe to individual sports such as boxing so that you only pay for what you enjoy.

For bouts on BT Sport, there are multiple ways to get the channels.

If you’re already a BT Broadband customer, you can add it to your existing contract for an additional £10.00 per month. For new customers, broadband and BT TV packages start at £39.99 per month.

How to watch boxing online in the US

Fans can watch many fights live in the US via DAZN.

The streaming service is available in a monthly or annual plan with prices as low as $8.33 per month.

Check out the latest DAZN deals for the biggest fights in world boxing
An annual pass will boast coverage of the biggest names in boxing throughout 2019 and into 2020.

DAZN also offers access to live MMA fights in the US.

Major fights coming up in 2019

• 24th August: Sergey Kovalev v Anthony Yarde (WBO Light-Heavyweight title)
• 31st August: Vasyl Lomachenko v Luke Campbell (WBA, WBO, WBC Lightweight titles)
• 14th September: Tyson Fury v Otto Wallin (WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title)
• 28th September: Errol Spence v Shawn Porter (WBC, IBF Welterweight titles)
• 7th December: Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz Jr (IBF, WBO, IBO, WBA (Super) Heayweight titles)