DAZN chief James Rushton excited over prospect of women boxers headlining shows

Katie Taylor is the undisputed world lightweight champion (Richard Sellers/PA)

Women’s boxing might be a major beneficiary of Matchroom linking up with DAZN as the streaming service’s co-chief executive James Rushton is eyeing major events headlined by the likes of Katie Taylor.

Promoter Eddie Hearn last week announced a “ground-breaking” five-year deal with the platform for the UK and Ireland, which is believed to run into nine figures, as he ended his long-term union with Sky Sports in boxing.