Joshua vs Parker: Heavyweight world title unification clash to be shown in Ultra HD
Friday 23 March 2018 17:56, UK
In a world first for pay-per-view boxing, Sky Sports Box Office will show the Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker unification fight in Ultra HD on March 31.
Sky Sports will become the first broadcaster to show a pay-per-view boxing fight in Ultra HD when Anthony Joshua returns to Cardiff to fight Joseph Parker.
Sky Q customers in the UK and Ireland can look forward to every round in stunning Ultra HD with picture quality four times that of HD television.
Viewers with Sky Q will be able to immerse themselves in the boxing, with all the undercard fights also being broadcast in the extra detail and clarity of Ultra HD.
This will allow customers to experience the sheer power and drama in incredible slow motion as never before seen on live TV, as Joshua's looks to defend his world heavyweight titles.
The fight is currently available to buy in Ultra HD and with both fighters boasting unbeaten records, it will certainly not be one to miss.
Adam Smith, Sky Sports Head of Boxing, commented: "With the addition of Ultra HD, this will be a night of boxing like you've never seen before.
Every punch and movement during the fight will be amplified on screen and each drop of sweat will be enhanced with four times better picture quality. The technology enables Sky Sports Box Office to bring you closer to the action in the ring than ever before."
Alongside PPV boxing in Ultra HD, Sky Q customers can continue to watch every F1® grand prix and all 124 Premier League matches in Ultra HD.
Sky will also continue to broadcast selected England cricket fixtures in Ultra HD throughout the summer, allowing customers to watch the most comprehensive range of sports in the enhanced detail and clarity of Ultra HD.