Checkd Dev Unveils Boxing News App with bet365 Integration
Checkd Dev, a subsidiary of the award-winning Checkd Group, has announced the release of its new Boxing News app. This development follows a strategic long-term agreement with iD Sports Media, a prominent entity in boxing sports. Designed for both iOS and Android platforms, the app is poised to be the definitive resource for boxing enthusiasts worldwide, offering the latest news, expert opinions, and videos from the esteemed Boxing News team.
In addition to comprehensive boxing coverage, the app introduces engaging free-to-play (FTP) prediction games, interactive live scorecards, and seamless bet placement functionalities in collaboration with bet365, a leading operator in the igaming industry.
This initiative marks the commencement of a multi-year collaboration between Checkd Dev and iD Sports Media, launching at a time when boxing is experiencing one of its most thrilling eras. The Boxing News app is set to enhance the fan experience for upcoming major boxing events, including Tyson Fury’s highly anticipated undisputed title fight against Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua’s encounter with MMA icon Francis Ngannou, among others.
The app will also offer exclusive content from the award-winning Boxing News editorial team, providing unparalleled insights and comprehensive coverage of key events in the boxing calendar. Established in 1909, Boxing News has maintained its status as a leading publication for unbiased and quality boxing journalism. The new Boxing News app aims to merge this legacy of excellence with the latest in digital technology to serve boxing fans around the globe.
Adam Patton, Checkd Dev Managing Director, said: “We think there is a clear gap for a product like this within boxing, and it’s fantastic for us to be able to partner with someone with the credibility and long-standing tradition such as the Boxing News. We are delighted to deliver a product that we believe will resonate strongly with boxing enthusiasts all over the world.
“The combination of Checkd Dev’s unrivalled knowledge when it comes to sports betting technology and the contacts and expertise of the iD Sports Media team is a winning one. This launch is the first step in what will undoubtedly be a long and successful partnership.”
Rob Tebbutt, Managing Director of iD Sports Media, said: “In seeking a partner to deliver the Boxing News app, we looked to identify a developer that could create a compelling product with a slick and intuitive user journey.
“Checkd Dev has provided an app that succeeds in engaging with the audience we know so well. With 2024 shaping up to be a huge year for the sport, we are convinced the Boxing News app will establish itself as a must-have for boxing fans and become an essential part of fight nights for hardcore and casual boxing fans alike.”
Neil Fairweather, Chief Marketing Operations Office at bet365, said: “The team at Checkd Dev have created an app that will help to bring boxing fans closer to the action than ever before. The Boxing News app is a very engaging product, based around a brand identity that has roots going back more than a century.
“We look forward to working in partnership with both iD Sports Media and Checkd moving forward, as the boxing world prepares for a heavyweight title bout of historical significance.”
