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BERNARD HOPKINS BATTLES WINKY WRIGHT
Excerpt from HBO website dated May 5, 2007
Two of boxing's most notable fighters face off on Saturday July 21 at 9:00 PM ET/
6:00 PM PT, live on HBO Pay-Per-View
When boxing historians look back at the current era of boxing, two names will stand out
among the finest of this generation -- Bernard Hopkins and Winky Wright. But for these
fierce competitors, being one of the elite isn't enough. On Saturday, July 21st, at the
Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, live on HBO Pay-Per-View,
Hopkins and Wright will battle one another to claim supremacy.
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"I'm back and my record speaks for itself," said Hopkins, the former undisputed
middleweight champion whose Ring magazine light heavyweight belt will be on the line
in this 170-pound bout. "I was champion for over ten years, had 20 defenses and a win
over a man they said was the best light heavyweight in the world, Antonio Tarver. Winky
Wright is a good fighter, but I'm a great fighter, and I'll prove that once again on July
21st."
"I'm glad that Bernard stepped up to the plate to fight me when no one else wanted to
take the challenge and I respect him for that," said Wright. "But that will all go out the
window when we step into the ring on July 21st. I'm younger, faster, stronger and better
than Hopkins and he knows it."
A true legend of the game and a future Hall of Famer, the Philadelphia native Bernard
'The Executioner' Hopkins (47-4-1, 32 KOs) ruled the middleweight division for over a
decade and defended his title a record 20 times, defeating the likes of Oscar De La
Hoya, Felix Trinidad, William Joppy, and Glen Johnson. In 2005, he would lose his title
in controversial fashion to Jermain Taylor, and after another disputed loss in their
rematch, many believed Hopkins' best days had passed. But in June of 2006, at the age
of 41, the Philadelphia native moved up in weight for the first time in his career and was
brilliant dominating the top 175-pound fighter in the world, Antonio Tarver, en route to a
lopsided decision win. Hopkins announced his retirement immediately following his
monumental accomplishment but shortly thereafter, decided he was still physically and
mentally capable of fighting big fights against his elite peers. On July 21st, Hopkins will
again look to show the world that age "ain't nothin' but a number" when he takes on
Winky Wright.
The pride of St. Petersburg, Florida, 35-year old southpaw Winky Wright (51-3-1, 25
KOs) took the long road to boxing stardom. A standout amateur, Wright was forced to go
overseas to get fights in the early part of his career, but it was in his opponents'
backyards that he learned the finer points of the game and developed the mental
toughness that led him to the world junior middleweight title in 2001. Wright would
defend his title six times (including two wins over Shane Mosley) before moving up to the
middleweight division and nearly shutting out Felix Trinidad in 2005 in one of the most
masterful performances in years. Two fights later, Wright would fight to a controversial
draw with Jermain Taylor in a fight most believed he won, but with a win over former
world champion Ike Quartey last December, Wright is back in the win column and ready
for his showdown with 'The Executioner.'
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Table of Contents
1). Profile & Contact Information ...................................................................... 4
2). Market Reach................................................................................................. 5
3). Sponsorship Assets & Justification............................................................ 9
4). Additional Items Available ......................................................................... 11
5). Event Short Term Packages....................................................................... 12
6). Multi-Event Long-Term Packages.............................................................. 14
7). Quick Look At Ronald “Winky” Wright ..................................................... 16
8). Updates........................................................................................................ 17
9). Photos.................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Mandalay Bay-Las Vegas
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SPORTS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
1). Profile & Contact Information
a). Event
Winky Wright vs. Bernard Hopkins Fight
July 21st, 2007
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
b). Event Summary
Winky Wright vs. Bernard Hopkins fight on July 21st, 2007, at the
Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will be aired
live on HBO Pay-Per-View.
The telecast will be distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be
available to more than 61 million pay-per-view homes. It will be also
available in High Definition television for those viewers who can receive
HD.
Wright (51-3-1, 25 KOs) is coming off a unanimous decision over Ike
Quartey and a controversial draw with middleweight champion Jermain
Taylor. Hopkins (47-4-1, 32 KOs), a longtime champion in the
middleweight division, last fought against Antonio Tarver in June, winning
a light heavyweight title in what was at the time Hopkins' retirement fight.
c). Organization
Round One Endorsements, Inc.
1088 Quigley Ct
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Winky Wright, Boxer
Damian Ramirez, CEO
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d). Representative
MediaBuys, LLC
Exclusive Sponsorship Representative
Chick Ciccarelli, CEO
Telephone: (818) 755-5020
Fax: (818) 755-5021
Email: sponsorships@mediabuys.com
2). Market Reach
a). Event Audience Appeal:
National / International
b). Event Media Coverage:
There is major media coverage associated with this opportunity in both
press attention and in viewership. HBO is known as Premium Cable and
is available for an extra fee at the discretion of cable TV subscribers.
HBO Pay-Per-View is known for distributing the most premiere
professional sporting events in the world.
• HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to more than 61 million payper-view homes
• Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather Jr. boxing bout PPV attracted
2.15 million households (1.23 million cable and 925,000 satellite) who
paid $54.95 for the biggest PPV payday in history: $118 million and
change gross revenue. The previous record was 1.99 million buys for the
Tyson-Holyfield fight. If you include the $19 million-plus live gate (another
record) plus millions more in revenue from foreign TV sales,
merchandising, sponsorships and closed circuit sales, the fight will gross
in excess of $150 million.
• Further airing of the fight will be distributed on HBO, HBO2 and
InDemand
• Tremendous press coverage will be expected before, during and after
the event
c). Event Measurement:
All measurement data is provided by third party verification services.
Audience is measured in ticket sales and Nielsen reports related to PPV
activity. Broadcast promotional advertising can be measured by “run
affidavits”. Event attendance is measured by ticket sales.
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d). Boxing Fan Base:
Boxing fans are enthusiastic, devoted and often “fanatical” about the
sport. Age and ethnicity demographics shift with each weight division and
how a boxing match is delivered (such as live event, cable programming
or pay-per-view). Talented boxers on the rise often have a cult-like
following. Unlike years past where the heavyweight division led the
charge in fan-base, now many of the middle and lower divisions are the
hottest tickets with the most exciting and entertaining fighters. Winky
Wright and Bernard Hopkins fall into that category.
The fans of boxing have traditionally represented a 35-64 year old white
male at home watching a boxing match on a major broadcast network,
but due to the influx of music industry celebrities into the boxing world and
the MTV generation becoming adults who grew up watching cable
television, boxing fans are beginning to become younger (18-34) and the
age demographic has become more widespread (18-54). With the
popularity of fighters like Oscar De La Hoya, women now have more
interest in the sport than ever before.
e). Target Demographics:
i). GENDER:
86%
Male
14%
Female
ii). *RACE:
82.5%
12.5%
4%
1%
White
Hispanic
Black
Other
iii). AGE:
29%
48%
23%
A18-34
A35-49
A50+
iv). EDUCATION:
34%
HS Graduates
11%
College Graduates
6.5%
Post-Grad Degree holders
48.5%
Other
v). MARITAL
26%
53%
03%
11%
07%
STATUS:
Single
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
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vi). EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
55%
Full Time Employees
12%
Part Time Employees
06%
Not Employed
14%
Retired
13%
Other (Students, Homemakers, Disabled)
vii). HOUSEHOLD INCOME LEVELS:
6%
HH Income less than $25,000
15%
HH Income $25,000 - $49,999
43%
HH Income $50,000 - $59,999
22%
HH Income $60,000 - $74,999
8%
HH Income $75,000 - $99,999
4%
HH Income $100,000 - $149,999
2%
HH Income $150,000 or more
*Boxers have been identified with their ethnicity more than any other athletes in any other
sport.
Boxing has basically been a mirror of our cultural development, a social staircase into our
society. Throughout the years, each of America's ethnic groups has had its share of fistic
heroes to rally around. For the Irish, it was John L. Sullivan, "Gentleman" Jim Corbett and
Jack Dempsey. Jewish fighters making their way to prominence included Benny Leonard
and Barney Ross. The Italians had Rocky Graziano, Carmen Basilio and Marciano,
among others.
Black stars, many from equally underprivileged backgrounds, dominated the 1960s and
'70s, contributing - in the form of Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman and others
a new wave of cultural icons. The stars of today are Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Winky
Wright.
Then came the emergence of Latin greats Roberto Duran, Salvador Sanchez and Julio
Cesar Chavez, culminating with crossover superstar Oscar De La Hoya. Hispanic fighters
and their fans are considered the sport's lifeblood.
f). Lifestyle Profile of Comparative Network:
Category
Men 18-49 Consumer
Automotive DM: Luxury Car
Car Value $30,000+
DM: Mini-Van
SUV
Cable
54.2
50.1
49.9
47.9
Index
197
182
182
174
Household
Recent Home Improvements
Bought Big Ticket Items/Past Year
45.6
45.3
166
165
Business
Domestic Busi. Travel Paid for by Company 50.5
Computers or Related Peripherals
49.0
Office Furnishings or Office Supplies
46.9
184
178
171
Electronics
Shopped Electronics Store/Past Year
Bought Audio Equipment/Past Year
44.8
44.0
163
160
Purch Power
Own Stock in Your Company
Personally Own Securities, $50,000K+
53.2
52.5
194
191
7
Avg. $450+ Monthly on Credit Card Exp
46.1
168
Internet
Connected Via Cable or DSL at Home
Used Internet Travel Site
Made Personal or Business Travel Plans
Made Purch for Personal or Business Use
52.7
51.1
49.1
47.7
192
186
179
174
Travel
Used Rental Vehicle in Last Trip
Spent 5+ Nights Away on Domestic Travel
46.7
46.6
170
170
27.5
100
Base Adults 18+
*Viewed ESPN Network
M18-49 viewing indexed to Adult 18+ viewing Source: MRI,Spring 2005
g). HBO Viewer (HBO Viewer: Scarborough USA)
Source: Scarborough Media Research, Scarborough USA Plus,
Aug 05 –Sept 06. Adults 18+ Cable Networks Watched pst 7
days: HBO. Data extrapolated through Strata Cable Qualitative.
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h). MoJo Network (Winky Promotions Roster Fights):
MOJO is the new 100% hi-def channel tailored to fit viewer interests from
exceptional food to extreme locales, from high tech toys to high stakes antics,
from Wall Street to easy street and the best of sports, music, movies and more.
MOJO, presented in the highest quality 1080i picture and 5.1 surround sound, is
available as part of the high-definition offerings from cable operators such as
Time Warner, Comcast, Cox Communications, Bright House Networks,
Cablevision, Mediacom and Patriot. MOJO is owned by iN DEMAND Networks,
whose shareholders are Comcast iN DEMAND Holdings, Inc., Cox
Communications Holdings, Inc., and Time Warner Entertainment Advance/Newhouse Partnership. MOJO is a 24-hour linear cable network, and is
not pay-per-view. It is available to cable subscribers with HD service in several
cable systems across the USA, usually at no additional charge other than the
cost of the HD cable tuner.
• Since launching the MOJO Programming Blocks in June 2006, response from
viewers has been extremely positive. MOJO on INHD resonates strongly with
Men 18 - 34.
• 38% of MOJO viewers have $100K+ HHI
• 89% of MOJO viewers are male Source: MOJO Awareness and Attitudes
Study, August, 2006
i). High Definition HouseHolds:
• HD HHs are upscale and educated: average HHI is $89,500 (42% higher than
the average USTVHH) and more than half of HD owners have 4+ years of
college (+42% more likely than they average adult) Source: LRG: 2006
• HD is the first-choice viewing destination. HD changes the way TV is viewed redirects the viewer from the 250+ channel universe to the exclusive HD channel
lineup (15 on average) Source: Magid 2005
• 64% of HDTV owners watch more TV programs in HD than they watch TV
programs that are not in HD. Source: LRG, 2006
• In 2006, 26% of HD HHs had more than one HD set, up from 11% in 2005
Source: LRG, 2006
• Currently, over two-thirds of all Network Prime Time shows are available in HD.
Source: Titan TV
3). Sponsorship Assets & Justification
(* = Winky Wright specific)
a). Non-media Entitlements or Assets
• Official Presenting/Event Title
• Official Sponsor/Athlete* Title
• Official Event Logo Usage
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• Official Winky Wright Logo Usage*
• Industry Exclusivity
• Arena signage (12,000-seat Events Center)
• Locker room signage (Pre and post fight exposure)
• Official event related apparel worn by athlete*
• Official event related apparel worn by corner-men*
• Official event related equipment - corner towel*
• Official event related equipment - water bottle*
• Official event related equipment - ring mat branding
• Official event related equipment - turnbuckle branding
• Official event related round card branding
• Post fight party with Winky Wright (celebrities)*
• 2 Ring-side (within 10 rows) tickets per sponsor
• Hotel accommodations
• Hospitality accommodations
• Product placement - sampling
• Ticket branding
• Press release distribution
• Photo opportunities*
• Ring tone & wallpaper downloads*
• Long-term tie-ins for future events with Winky Promotions’ stable of
boxing talent*
b). Media Entitlements
• HBO Pay-Per-View available to 61 million+ pay-per-view homes.
• HBO, HBO2 & InDemand additional airings
• Press conference participation
• Boxer endorsed pre or post event broadcast product spots *
• Audience exposure to pre-event marketing promotions
• Radio Interviews, Website Chats *
• MySpace Promotions *
• Winky Promotions Website *
• National & Regional Print & Broadcast Advertising promoting
Winky Promotions Roster Fights (Multiple Fight Packages). This includes
various Comcast networks and MSG *
• Broadcasting on Eurosport, (108 million
households, 54 countries and 20 languages)
Winky Promotions Roster Fights (Multiple Fight
Packages) *
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• Mojo HD Network Winky Promotions Roster
Fights (Multiple Fight Packages) *
• Documentary about Winky Wright's life as a boxer *
c). Event Current Sponsors (for this fight only)
Tequila Cazadores, Tecate Beer, Rockstar Energy Drink and Southwest
Airlines have already signed agreements for this fight and a Title Sponsor
has been selected.
Title Sponsorships for upcoming fights are available and multi-year
contracts can be accommodated.
d). Event Category of Sponsor Already Contracted (for this fight only)
Energy Drink, Tequila, Beer, Airlines
e). Trade or In-Kind as Payments
Yes, the promoters will consider a limited amount of in-kind or corporate
stock (in addition to cash contributions) for some sponsorship levels.
4). Additional Items Available
a). Documentary*
Starline Pictures is filming a documentary as an opportunity to experience
a day in the life of Winky Wright as he trains and prepares for his fight
against Bernhard Hopkins. Producer Jon Doscher will appear on the
following television and radio outlets to promote the film including:
• The Montel Williams Show
• ESPN’s Cold Pizza
• MSG Network
• Sirius Satellite Radio tour
• Hot 97
In addition, Starline Pictures will promoting the documentary through PR
firm Dan Klores Communications for exposure on various radio and
television shows throughout the country.
The production company is planning distribution via:
• A Limited Theatrical Release in minimum of six cities
• DVD sales and Rentals through Starline Pictures
• Domestic TV Sales including premium Cable Channels
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(HBO, Starz/Encore, BET, A&E, History Channel, ESPN, ESPN2,
ESPNClassic, The Biography Channel, Fox Sports World, Showtime,
etc.)
• Online Digital Distribution (Click Star, Indie Orbit, Von Go etc.)
Additionally, Starline Pictures has an open relationship with Mill Creek
Entertainment who will be heading discussions with retail outlets such as
Target, Wal-Mart, Virgin Megastore, Amazon.com, Overstock.com,
Buy.com, and Circuit City for retail distribution.
b). Roster of Additional Fighters from Winky Promotions
and Round One Endorsements, Inc.
Ronald “Winky” Wright (Middleweight)
Felix “Tito” Trinidad (Middleweight)
Marcus Johnson (Light Heavyweight)
Laila Ali (WBC Women’s Light Heavyweight Champion)
Jose Rodriguez (Jr. Middleweight)
Jeff Lacy (Super Middleweight)
Andre Berto (Olympian) (Welterweight.)
Darrell Madison (Heavyweight)
Juan Domingez (Featherweight)
Deferson Legrand (Middleweight)
c). Upcoming Event Dates for Winky Promotions Talent Roster
TBA
5). Event Short Term Packages
Short-term sponsorship packages (for this fight only) may be purchased and
levels are subject to availability. Rates are based on branding menu items
selected and additional sponsor needs. (Please note: Industry category
exclusivity may warrant an increased rate).
WINKY WRIGHT BOXING SPONSORSHIPS - SINGLE EVENT
Single
Package
Presenting
Single
Package
Gold
Single
Package
Silver
Single
Package
Bronze
Supporter
$350,000
$225,000
$175,000
$125,000
$10,000
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4
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Represented By: MediaBuys, LLC
Contact: Chick Ciccarelli 818-755-5020
Number of Sponsorships
Official Capacity
Corporate Naming in Event Title
Official Product/Service Status
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Use of Event Logo
Yes
Yes
Use of Organization Logo
Yes
Yes
Full Promotional Rights
Yes
Yes
Industry Category Exclusivity
Right of First Refusal on Future
Events
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Business Related Benefits
VIP Event Tickets
4 Ringside*
2 Ringside*
2 Arena
2 Arena
Discounted Admissions
Hospitality and Client
Entertainment Opportunities
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Use of Venue for Sponsor Functions
Use of Venue Volunteers for
Activation
Yes
Athlete / Performer Appearances
Yes
On-Site Sales Rights
Yes
On-Site Sampling
Yes
On-Site Promotions
Yes
Ability to Showcase Product
Specific Benefits for Employees
Hotel Accommodations
Post Party Admission
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
20 Guests
10 Guests
6 Guests
4 Guests
Photo Opportunities
Access to
Mailing/Attendee/Member Lists
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speaking opportunity
Yes
Yes
2 Guests
Brand Related Benefits
Photography/Footage Rights
Yes
On-Site Kiosk/Display Rights
On-Site Signage
Venue Signage
Yes
Yes
Center
Corner
Turnbuckle branding
Yes
Yes
Round Card Branding
Yes
Yes
Yes
Corner Towel Branding
Yes
Yes
Yes
Water Bottle Branding
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ticket Branding
Yes
Yes
Locker room signage (pre and post)
Yes
Yes
Post fight party signage
Yes
Yes
Apparel worn by athlete
Yes
Yes
Apparel worn by corner-men
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ring mat branding
Yes
Apparel Branding
Collateral Material Inclusion
ID and Feature in Event Media Buy
Television Ads
Yes
Radio Ads
Yes
Magazine Ads
Yes
Out-Of-Home
Yes
Newspaper Ads
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Internet Ads
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
International Television Broadcast
Yes
Yes
National Television Broadcast
Yes
Yes
Presence on Event Website
Additional Exposure Benefits
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Local Television Broadcast
Radio Broadcast
Webcast (live stream or ondemand)
Yes
Yes
PA Announcements
Yes
Yes
Internet Promotions
Press Announcements and Press
Kits
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ring Tone & Wallpaper Downloads
Access to
mailing/attendee/member lists
Yes
Yes
Jumbotron/large screen
Yes
Plasma or LED screens
Yes
Yes
On-Site Surveying
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Exit Surveying
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Media Awareness
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Event Analysis
Pre-Event Surveying
Full Pre-Event Measurement
Full Post-Event Measurement
Yes
*Ringside seats mean first 10 rows from ring.
6). Multi-Event Long-Term Packages
Long-term packages that allow sponsor a better return on investment by
leveraging sponsorship(s) over a multiple-fight, multiple-talent deal are available
and levels are subject to availability. Rates are based on branding menu items
selected, term length and additional sponsor needs. Additional items such as
Retail Activation programs, cross promotion with other sponsors and national ad
campaigns (television, radio, print, out-of-home and interactive) may also be
included in these packages. (Please note: Industry category exclusivity may
warrant an increased rate).
WINKY WRIGHT BOXING SPONSORSHIPS – MULTIPLE FIGHT PACKAGES
Multi
Package
Presenting
Multi
Package
Gold
Multi
Package
Silver
Multi
Package
Bronze
$500,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
Represented By:
MediaBuys, LLC
$400,000
$250,000
$175,000
$75,000
Contact:
Chick Ciccarelli 818-755-5020
$600,000
$350,000
$275,000
$125,000
$800,000
$450,000
$375,000
$225,000
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Number of Sponsorships
Number Of Fights
Included in Pkg
2 Fights
(Winky Only)
4 Fights
(3 WP Roster
1 Winky fight)
6 Fights
(5 WP Roster
1 Winky fight)
8 Fights
(7 WP Roster
1 Winky fight)
Official Capacity
Corporate Naming in Event Title
Yes
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Official Product/Service Status
Yes
Use of Event Logo
Yes
Use of Organization Logo
Yes
Full Promotional Rights
Yes
Industry Category Exclusivity
Yes
Right of First Refusal on Future
Events
Yes
Business Related Benefits
VIP Event Tickets
Discounted Admissions
Hospitality and Client
Entertainment Opportunities
Use of Venue for Sponsor
Functions
Use of Venue Volunteers for
Activation
4 Ring Per
Event
2 Arena Per
Event
2 Arena
Per Event
Yes
Yes
Yes
Athlete / Performer Appearances
Yes
On-Site Sales Rights
Yes
On-Site Sampling
Yes
On-Site Promotions
Yes
Ability to Showcase Product
Specific Benefits for Employees
Hotel Accommodations
2 Ring Per
Event
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
20 Guests
Per
10 Guests
Per
6 Guests
Per
4 Guests
Per
Photo Opportunities
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mailing/Attendee/Member Lists
Yes
Yes
Speaking opportunity
Yes
Yes
Post Party Admission
Brand Related Benefits
Photography/Footage Rights
Yes
On-Site Kiosk/Display Rights
On-Site Signage
Venue Signage
Yes
Yes
Center
Corner
Turnbuckle branding
Yes
Yes
Round Card Branding
Yes
Yes
Yes
Corner Towel Branding
Yes
Yes
Yes
Water Bottle Branding
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ticket Branding
Yes
Yes
Locker room signage
(pre and post)
Yes
Yes
Post fight party signage
Yes
Yes
Apparel worn by athlete
Yes
Yes
Apparel worn by corner-men
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ring mat branding
Yes
Apparel Branding
Collateral Material Inclusion
Feature in Event Media Buy
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Television Ads
Yes
Radio Ads
Yes
Magazine Ads
Yes
Out-Of-Home
Yes
Newspaper Ads
Yes
Yes
Internet Ads
Yes
Yes
Presence on Event Website
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Exposure Benefits
Intl Television Broadcast
Yes
Yes
National Television Broadcast
Yes
Yes
Local Television Broadcast
Yes
Yes
Radio Broadcast
Yes
Yes
PA Announcements
Yes
Yes
Internet Promotions
Yes
Yes
Press & Press Kits
Yes
Yes
Ring Tone & Wallpaper
Downloads
Yes
Yes
Jumbotron/large screen
Yes
Plasma or LED screens
Yes
Yes
On-Site Surveying
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Exit Surveying
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Media Awareness
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Webcast
(live stream or on-demand)
Yes
Event Analysis
Pre-Event Surveying
Full Pre-Event Measurement
Full Post-Event Measurement
Yes
*Ringside seats mean first 10 rows from ring.
7). Quick Look At Ronald “Winky” Wright
Boxing Record:
Championships:
Born:
Birthplace:
Age:
Weight Class:
Height:
Reach:
51 Wins - 3 Losses - 1 Draw (25 KO's)
Former Undisputed Junior Middleweight Champion
IBF Light Middleweight Title (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
WBA Light Middleweight Title (2004)
WBC Light Middleweight Title (2004)
WBO Light Middleweight Title (1996, 1997, 1998)
NABF Light Middleweight Title (1995, 1996, 2000)
USBA Light Middleweight Title (2000)
November 26, 1971
Washington, D.C.
35 years old
Middleweight
5' 10-1/2"
72"
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Hometown:
Strengths:
St. Petersburg, Florida
Southpaw with excellent skills, speed and movement.
Known for great defense
Punches in accurate combinations
Experienced against top opposition.
Pro highlights:
Family:
First undisputed 154-Pound World Champion in 29 Years
Two children
Interests:
When not in training, plays golf (shoots in the 90's, but has
dipped to high 80's), bowls (180 average), and plays basketball in all
the charity tournaments in Florida
8). Updates
• (June 26, 2007) HOTBOXINGNEWS.com LAS VEGAS: Ticket sales are surging, with
eager fight fans crowding the box office lines for this summer's match-up between two of
boxing's most venerable pugilists, Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins and Winky
Wright, in "Coming to Fight" for Hopkins' Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight title, July
21st at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. For Hopkins-Wright
"Coming to Fight" over 6,000 tickets have already been sold. With a little less than a
month to go, box office sales are already 35% more than what was registered for
Hopkins vs Taylor II in July 2005, and 30% more than Hopkins vs Tarver in June 2006.
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• (June 25, 2007) EASTSIDEBOXING.com: THE first half of 2007 is almost over and its
time to update our pound-for-pound ranking based on what the top boxers have
accomplished during this period, if any. Here is the Last Round’s pound-for-pound list as
of June 2007:
1) Floyd Mayweather Jr
2) Manny Pacquiao
3) Winky Wright
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