TORONTO – Fight Network announced today that it has signed an agreement to launch by April 2013 in Turkey on D-Smart, a digital broadcasting platform in Turkey. Fight Network HD will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on D-Smart Channel 87.
“Fight Network is excited about the opportunity to penetrate the European and MENA markets with our launch in Turkey,” said Leonard Asper, CEO of Fight Network, in a release. “Our launch in Turkey is the just one of many major strategic moves to reach our goal of rapidly transforming Fight Network into a global brand. Fight Network-Turkey with its vast potential in the marketplace marks a significant step in our international expansion strategy.”
Fight Network airs programs focused on mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, judo, professional wrestling and other traditional martial arts, in addition to fight-themed drama series, documentaries and feature films.
“The brilliant and exciting content of Fight Network has huge appeal with sports fans in Turkey and will add more value to D-Smart’s rich array of content,” said Ali Güven, D-Smart CEO.
