Boxing
Industry heavyweights to bring back Rumble in the Jungle as immersive theatrical event
Rematch, the immersive events company founded by Seven League’s Richard Ayers and backed by industry luminaries including DAZN’s John Gleasure and former Coca-Cola marketing director Ricardo Fort, has…
Anthony Joshua pens ‘career-long’ Matchroom Boxing deal
Unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed a ‘career-long’ promotional deal with the Matchroom Boxing promoter.
Kremlev: Debt-free Aiba has hit $50m commercial rights, hosting fee target
International Boxing Association (Aiba) president Umar Kremlev has said that the sport’s world governing body has cleared its debts and hit his specified $50m (€42m) target from sponsorship, broadcast and…
Aiba announces settling of $10m Benkons debt following Gazprom sponsorship
The International Boxing Association (Aiba), the sport’s world governing body seeking to implement reform and recover its role in organising boxing events at the Olympics, has announced today (Wednesday) t…
Aiba lands Gazprom backing for multiple events
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has agreed a sponsorship deal with Russian energy giant Gazprom
Cannabis tech company Weedmaps becomes official sponsor of Tyson-Jones fight
Mike Tyson's upcoming exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr. at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, has secured a sponsorship agreement with legal cannabis technology company Weedmaps.
Presidential hopeful Kremlev vows to wipe Aiba debt, attract $50m in sponsorship
Russian Boxing Federation (RBF) secretary general Umar Kremlev has made the bold claim that Aiba can raise $50m (€42.3
Round-Up: New Fifa international window, Royals deal challenges taboos, NZ North v South match returns, and more
Fifa has created a new international match window in 2022, from January 24 to February 1, to ease fixture congestion caused by the Covid-19 pandemic - Japan Today
Round-Up: BCCI denies further sponsor pressure, England tour of India postponed, Super Rugby Aotearoa sell-out, and more
Germany will not allow fans into football stadiums until at least the end of October - Reuters/CNA
Portimao in Portugal will host the final race of the 2020 MotoGP season - Reuters/CNA
Round-Up: WTA Tour restarts, IPL sponsor backlash, Chinese NBL to restart, and more
The restart of the Italian Serie A football season has been moved back a week to September 19 - Reuters/CNA
The WTA Tour restarted yesterday with the Palermo Ladies Open in Sicily, Italy - Reuters/ec/CNA
Round-Up: Joshua-Fury deal, T20 World Cup decision delayed, US Open measures deter players, and more
Boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed terms for two world heavyweight title fights, promoter Eddie Hearn has said - Sky Sports
Matchroom Boxing adds Wow Hydrate to sponsor portfolio
Matchroom Boxing has agreed a sponsorship deal with sports hydration brand Wow Hydrate.
The two-year deal names Wow Hydrate as the official sports hydration partner of Matchroom Boxing
MansionBet gets in on YouTuber boxing act
It’s not exactly McGregor-Mayweather 2, but there is no bigger match-up in the YouTuber universe than this Saturday’s fight between UK vlogger KSI and his US counterpart Logan Paul at the Manchester Aren…
World Series of Boxing extends with equipment supplier
The World Series of Boxing has extended its partnership with sports equipment manufacturer Sting.
Hublot backs Mayweather for McGregor clash
Swiss watchmaker Hublot has agreed a deal to sponsor Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the US boxer’s upcoming fight against mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor.
Corona supports McGregor v Mayweather
Mexican lager brand Corona Extra has become the official beer sponsor of the clash between boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor.
StubHub signs up to support World Boxing Super Series
Online ticket exchange StubHub has entered into a partnership with the World Boxing Super Series, a new elimination-style tournament that will launch this year.