CSI Sports

What CSI Sports does

CSI Sports is a privately held multimedia company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Staten Island, New York, that acquires, produces, and globally distributes professional boxing and combat-sports content. The company is controlled by co-founders Richard and Craig Miele. Its core platform is the FIGHT SPORTS 24/7 linear television network (launched 2012), complemented by the FIGHTSPORTS.tv streaming site and the FIGHT SPORTS MAX app. The rights portfolio includes HBO World Championship Boxing, USA Tuesday Night Fights, K-1 (via partnership with M-1 Sports Media), American Ninja Warrior, and exclusive deals with marquee fighters including Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson.

CSI Sports monetizes through a diversified revenue model: pay-per-view event promotion and rights sales, broadcasting and licensing fees, subscription and linear carriage agreements with pay-TV and OTT distributors, and digital streaming subscriptions. Distribution spans 80+ million US households and 190+ countries via 200+ carriage agreements with partners including FanDuel Sports Network, Gray Television, U-NEXT, Digicel Play, SKYcable, StarHub, and Orange. The company serves two primary customer segments: B2B distribution partners licensing CSI Sports content for their platforms, and B2C consumers purchasing PPV access or subscribing to digital channels.

The company is positioned around two near-term event catalysts: the September 2026 Mayweather vs. Pacquiao II rematch (announced for Netflix PPV at the Sphere in Las Vegas) and a 2026 Tyson vs. Mayweather exhibition. Operational scale is small (11-50 employees), consistent with an asset-light rights-and-distribution operating model.

Name

CSI Sports

Legal name

CSI Sports

Website

https://csisports.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CSI Sports is a privately held multimedia company that acquires, produces, and distributes professional boxing and combat-sports content globally via its FIGHT SPORTS linear network, digital streaming platforms, and pay-per-view events for pay-TV operators and consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Media and Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113), Other Spectator Sports (711219), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Cable Networks (MPABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Combat Sports Pay-Per-View (PPV) & Premium Fight Event Promoters (MPAKAHAK), Combat Sports Event Promoters (Boxing, MMA, Wrestling) (MPAKADAF), Combat Sports Event Series & Tournament Operators (Grand Prix, leagues) (MPAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Fight sports broadcasting
• Boxing content rights
• Combat sports network
• Sports media distribution
• Pay-per-view boxing

Headquarters

HQ city

Staten Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Broadcasting Rights and Syndication: CSI Sports acquires exclusive global rights to major boxing and combat sports events, then syndicates this content to regional sports networks, international broadcasters, and streaming platforms. Revenue is generated through licensing fees for content distribution across 80+ million U.S. households and 190+ countries.
2. Pay-Per-View Events: The company controls rights to highest grossing pay-per-view events in boxing history including Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, Mayweather vs. De La Hoya, Tyson vs. Lewis. These events have generated billions in PPV revenue, with the original Mayweather vs. Pacquiao generating over $600 million in global revenue.
3. Network Subscription and Carriage Fees: FIGHT SPORTS 24/7 linear network generates revenue through carriage agreements with pay-TV operators globally. Network reaches 60+ countries through linear channel and is distributed through platforms including FanDuel Sports Network, regional sports networks, and international carriers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CSI Sports is a multimedia company that acquires, produces, distributes, and broadcasts fight-related content globally through its 24/7 linear HD network FIGHT SPORTS and digital streaming platforms (FIGHTSPORTS.tv and FIGHT SPORTS MAX). The company controls exclusive global rights to marquee boxing pay-per-view events (Mayweather, Pacquiao, Tyson), combat sports content (MMA, kickboxing, K-1, sumo, martial arts), and a large archived library including USA Tuesday Night Fights, distributed to over 80 million U.S. households and 190+ countries via regional sports networks, pay-TV operators, and digital services.

Product overview

CSI Sports is a multimedia company founded in 1997 that operates as a unified platform for fight-related content acquisition, production, distribution, and broadcasting. The core product is FIGHT SPORTS®, a 24/7 linear HD network reaching 190+ countries and 80M+ US households, complemented by digital streaming platforms FIGHTSPORTS.tv and FIGHT SPORTS MAX. The portfolio includes live championship boxing events (World Class Championship Boxing, Mega Fights), MMA programming (MMA30, Fight Sports MMA), kickboxing (K-1 events), martial arts, sumo (FIGHT SPORTS GRAND SUMO), reality series (Fight Quest), documentaries, and acquired properties like American Ninja Warrior and USA Tuesday Night Fights® archives. The company also promotes live events including the Mike Tyson Invitational amateur tournament and major exhibition bouts like Tyson vs. Mayweather. Content is distributed domestically via regional sports networks and internationally through linear channels, digital streaming, and syndication agreements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FIGHT SPORTS MAX: Digital streaming app providing access to live championship events in Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, and Martial Arts; encore presentations of premium events; daily news across combat sports; and thousands of hours of VOD content including documentaries and classic bouts.
• FIGHTSPORTS.tv
• USA Tuesday Night Fights®
• FIGHT SPORTS GRAND SUMO

Products and services

• FIGHT SPORTS® 24/7 Linear HD Network Flagship 24/7 linear HD network broadcasting live championship boxing, MMA, kickboxing, K-1, martial arts, sumo, documentary, and reality programming globally via cable, DTH, and IPTV platforms; licensed to broadcasters, regional sports networks, and pay-TV operators.
• FIGHT SPORTS MAX Streaming App Subscription-based digital streaming app providing instant access to live championship events in boxing, MMA, kickboxing, and martial arts; encore presentations of premium events; daily combat sports news; and thousands of hours of VOD content including documentaries, reality programming, and classic bouts.
• K-1 Championship Kickboxing Live Events Live K-1 Championship Kickboxing events broadcast globally on FIGHT SPORTS network including Japan, France, Nordic/Baltic territories, Spain, Singapore, Indonesia, Korea, and Philippines under long-term rights agreement with M-1 Sports Media.
• Mike Tyson Invitational Amateur Boxing Tournament Promoted live amateur boxing showcase event providing a world-class platform for amateur boxers with professional-caliber production, created and headlined by Mike Tyson, held at Sahara Las Vegas.
• USA Tuesday Night Fights® Content Library Acquired iconic boxing series library from Comcast/NBC Universal containing thousands of hours of historical content with boxing legends, programmed and distributed through FIGHT SPORTS network and digital platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $600 million in global revenue generated from Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2015, remaining highest-grossing boxing PPV event
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• John SkippercoreOthers · 4 September 2025Renowned sports television executive John Skipper, former ESPN President and DAZN Co-Chairman, joined CSI Sports Board of Directors as Senior Executive Advisor. Brings decades of expertise in sports, streaming, and media landscape.
• M-1 Sports Media (K-1)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025Long-term agreement to secure global rights to broadcast K-1 Live Events, including in Japan through FIGHT SPORTS network. K-1 is the most high-profile kickboxing league worldwide. The agreement will launch with K-1's next Live Event featuring a heavyweight world championship main event.
• FanDuel Sports NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 June 2025Expanded partnership adding FIGHT SPORTS programming to 8 additional FanDuel Sports Network regional networks, increasing U.S. distribution presence across markets including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Tampa, Cleveland, Minneapolis, St Louis, Oklahoma City, and Milwaukee. Nationwide coverage now reaches 90% of Top 50 DMAs.
• M-1 Sports Media (K-1)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2024Business partnership formed for worldwide expansion of K-1. CSI Sports and M-1 Sports Media have been in discussions since 2023 regarding worldwide broadcasting rights of K-1 events. CSI Sports will deliver K-1 video content to fans worldwide together with M-1 Sports Media.
• Gray TelevisionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 June 2024Partnership extended FIGHT SPORTS distribution by over 6 million households, strengthening presence in markets across Georgia (Peachtree Sports Network), Connecticut (The Wax), Nevada (Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network), including Las Vegas and Reno.
• U-NEXTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 September 2022Exclusive distribution agreement to launch FIGHT SPORTS in Japan. Starting October 2022, FIGHT SPORTS became available on U-NEXT platform with 100 episodes of premium library content for SVOD viewing, plus live boxing events including Wilder vs. Helenius.
• Orange SpainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 October 2018Carriage deal in Spain with telco operator Orange for linear sports channel and digital service. Similar deal already in place with Orange in France.
• StarHub TVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 August 2018New carriage agreement with StarHub TV in Singapore extending major distribution in Southeast Asia. Network reaches over 40 countries with 200+ carriage agreements across Europe, Asia, and Caribbean.
• Matchroom Boxing and Duco EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2018Deal with promoters Matchroom Boxing and Duco Events for rights to Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker heavyweight world title fight, aired exclusively in over 30 countries.
• SKYcableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 September 2017Multi-year carriage agreement for 24/7 FIGHT SPORTS HD network in the Philippines. Programming includes live world title boxing events, championship kickboxing, K-1, MMA, martial arts, and exclusive reality and documentary programming.
• Digicel PlayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 June 2016Multi-year carriage agreement for 24/7 FIGHT SPORTS network to be carried on Digicel Play platform throughout the Caribbean, including Jamaica.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Matchroom Boxing: Matchroom Boxing, led by Eddie Hearn, is a global boxing promotion that stages major events including Anthony Joshua fights. CSI Sports has direct distribution relationships with Matchroom (e.g., Anthony Joshua vs. Parker rights deal), making them direct peers in promoting and distributing elite boxing.
• FloSports: FloSports is a subscription sports streaming service covering niche sports including wrestling, MMA, and combat sports. It is a direct peer in the SVOD combat sports streaming space, competing with FIGHTSPORTSMAX.tv for direct-to-consumer subscribers and event rights.
• DAZN: DAZN is a global sports streaming platform with significant combat sports content including boxing and MMA. It is a direct peer as both companies acquire and distribute premium boxing/fight sports content globally via subscription and event-based models, competing for promoter relationships and viewer attention.
• Top Rank: Top Rank is a premier boxing promotion founded by Bob Arum that promotes elite fighters and major events. It is a direct peer because both CSI Sports and Top Rank promote and distribute premium boxing content internationally, with Top Rank focused on promoter-side relationships with ESPN.

Emerging players

• Triller: Triller is a combat sports-focused streaming and event platform that has promoted major boxing events. It is an emerging player that competes directly with CSI Sports for streaming-first combat sports audiences and marquee event promotional opportunities.
• TKO Group Holdings (UFC): TKO Group operates UFC, WWE, and PBR and is the dominant combat sports promoter globally. While TKO primarily focuses on MMA/UFC league operations rather than third-party content distribution, both companies compete for combat sports audience attention and advertiser dollars.
• Glory Sports International: Glory is a leading kickboxing promotion and rights holder with a similar content portfolio to K-1. It is an emerging player in the combat sports rights market, competing with CSI Sports' K-1 programming for kickboxing audience attention and sponsorship.

Broad incumbents

• ESPN (Disney): ESPN is the largest U.S. sports broadcaster and historically the home of major boxing content. It is a broad incumbent in combat sports media with much wider sports coverage but overlapping rights, talent relationships, and audience for premium boxing events, including through Top Rank partnerships.
• Showtime Sports: Showtime Sports was a major U.S. combat sports broadcaster that held premium boxing rights for decades. Both CSI Sports and Showtime have legacy rights to elite boxing events and compete for premium fight distribution, though Showtime wound down its dedicated sports operations in 2023.

Regional players

• Premier Sports: Premier Sports is a UK/Ireland combat sports-focused pay-TV channel. It is a regional peer that operates a similar niche combat sports cable channel model in a specific geography, with comparable carriage-fee and content acquisition dynamics as FIGHT SPORTS in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fightsports
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/FIGHTSPORTS
• Facebookfacebook.com/fight-sports-113304255348298
• Instagraminstagram.com/fightsports
• TikToktiktok.com/@fightsports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csi-sports

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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