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FIGHT SCHEDULE 2008
Upcoming Fights!!

Saturday, May 31st -- CBS
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
- Kimbo Slice
vs. James Thomson
- Robbie Lawler
vs. Scott Smith
- Gina Carano
vs. TBA
- Brett Rogers
vs. Jon Murphy
- Phil Baroni
vs.Murilo Rua
Saturday, June 28th -- PPV
- Phil Baroni
vs. Murilo Rua
- Kelly Pavlik
vs. Gary Lockett
WBO/WBC middleweight championship
- Mike Alvarado
vs. Francisco Campos
Saturday, June 28th -- PPV
- David Diaz
vs. Manny Pacquiao
WBC lightweight championship
- Humberto Soto
vs. TBA
super featherweight
**You can sponsor any of these fights available**
 


Frequently Asked Questions


Thank you for your inquiry into our products and services. Here are a few of the commonly asked questions we receive when meeting with prospective sponsors.

1- How much does it cost to sponsor an event/fighter?

A. Please go to the Schedule Page for a complete listing of all available venues and fighters. If you need more specific pricing, please contact our marketing department at marketing@bigboxing.com. They can customize packages to meet your budget.

2- What is the amount of time needed previous to sponsoring a fighter/venue?

A. In most cases, we need 10 days to complete a sponsorship request. This goes for tattoos as well as events. If needed, we can accomplish many things in lesser time, but for the best quality work, we need 10 days.

3- When and Where can we sponsor events and fighters?

A. We have contracted with almost every major promoter and fighter, worldwide, in order to fulfill the special requests of our clients. If you have a particular event or fighter you desire, worldwide, in most cases fulfill your needs.

4- How is Cost decided?

Each event differs based on one simple rule. The more money a fighter receives to fight, the more money he is going to request from his sponsors. In the same respect, if a promoter receives a large purse for a fight card, then sponsor prices go up accordingly. To counteract this trend, we contract with the opponent in most major fights. For example: By tattooing or sponsoring the opponent of Fernando Vargas, your company saves money and receives the same exposure for the same bout. You can see many examples of this in our Photo Section

5- How do these fight card rate versus one another?

A. We refer to the term VIEWERS as HOUSEHOLDS VIEWING the event. Every rating depends on the fight card and the station, but here is a general rule to follow:

HBO/Pay Per View averages over 2 million viewers for the live broadcasts and over 10 million on the repeats over the course of 7 days.

Showtime averages over 1 million viewers and over 5 million for Mike Tyson fights. In repeats Showtime averages over 3 million in the course of one
week.

ESPN Friday Night Fights averages around 750,000 viewers and over one million for special events.

Fox Sunday Fights have had up and down ratings between 300,000 and 500,000 viewers for thier live or tape recorded shows.

Telefutura and HBO Latino average over one million viewers for the live showing of the events.

6- What is the announcement sponsorship?

A. When the fighters are introduced on television, before the bout, the announcer will say something of this nature " Don King Promotions, in conjunction with Budweiser, the king of beers, Crazy Vegas Casino, your premier online casino and HBO are proud to present the main event of the evening.” You can be one of the names mentioned as a sponsorship option.

7- Do you offer Package Deals and Special Pricing?

All prices will be reduced based on amount of options, events and fighters you have selected. Our package deals are not only more affordable, but they create more opportunity for signage. By combining multiple fights or creating a team of fighters, your sponsorship dollar goes a long way.

8- How will this unique advertising make my company money?

Millions of eyes never lie. The math is very simple. Since the beginning of time, boxing audiences has been spenders. They like to spend a lot of money and have the income to do so. Boxing fans are also very loyal as well. Gillette found this out in the beginning of televised fights by sponsoring the first fight series. People still remember the sponsorship to this day. We encourage you to review the website. You will see the many companies that have made a name for themselves using boxing as a medium. I am sure that you will recognize a few.

9- What do the athletes get out of this?

Advertising with a boxer is definitely a two way street. The extra incomes the boxers receive from your sponsorship make a world of difference. You must remember, the men and woman who box for a living get punched in the face to earn a paycheck. Every nickel they make is earned through pain. The money they earn is because they are good people with a positive image and worthy of a sponsorship. In addition, most fighters give the sponsors a right to their image for one year. This will give them further recognition that can lead to additional financial opportunities outside the ring. As you can clearly see, your sponsorship means a lot.

10- 3. How do I get started as a sponsor?

Simply contact us by email or phone. Please be prepared with your budgets and goals for your company or product. Remember, no goal is too big and no budget is too small.

11- 4. Can I get any boxer that I want?

Absolutely. Remember this, not all boxers cost the same or go to contract when you request them. For most boxers, we need a minimum of ten days and a maximum of three weeks to successfully create your campaign. We do not have letters of repsentation for every fighter in the world. But, through our professional affiliations though the past five years, no one else in the industry has an open door to every fighter in the same capacity that we do. We can get everyone, but they do not cost the same. For example, to sponsor a champion costs a lot more than to sponsor a contender . Both fighters do not cost the same if they happen to be fighting each other, but they do have the same audience. Bernard Hopkins may cost ten times the amount of Robert Allen to sponsor, but the bottom line is that the same people are watching both fighters at the same time. In essence, your value would lie in Robert Allen. You get the same exposure for a lot less sponsorship money! The goal is to get the exposure you want when it is available.

12- What is my guarantee of success?

Your guarantee of success is far greater than both fighters entering the ring. In the fighter's case, either one could lose. In your case, you cannot lose. Most national boxing broadcasts are either on HBO pay per view or Showtime. There is no official advertising on those channels, which makes you one of the fortunate select few that can advertise. In the case of Fox Sports and ESPN Bouts, commercial time for those networks is mostly regional. By being in the middle of the action, your advertising is not only national, but also international. Don't forget, when a fight card is replayed, the same commercials rarely show up. Your advertising will always show up every time the fight is shown. Think of the "thrilla in manilla"fight, could you imagine the value of a back tattoo advertisement during that event. It is obvious that it would have been priceless. That is our guarantee of success.

13- What is the minimum amount to get started?

In the past, we have done deals with companies for trade or as low as $200. On the other hand, some of our more costly and rare occasions, had been sold for hundred of thousands even millions of dollars. Everything would depend on the size and scope of your advertising campaign and budget. Regardless of the price, our goal is to show value. For every dollar a sponsor invests, our focus is for them to recoup that money. In other words, to get back much more than they initionally invested.

14- How do I track my traffic or the success of the campaign?

When we receive questions of this nature, we assume the sponsors who are advertising with us are based on return on investment, more than product branding. That being the case, we always recommend that the sponsor create a brand new phone number, url, or other specific code, which can be used to directly track how effective, was the campaign. A perfect example would be from our long time client SBG Global. They have used multiple urls and phone numbers in every campaign in order to effectively track their campaign traffic. To date, a few of the new urls, which have been used exclusively in our boxing campaigns, are rivaling the old existing urls that have been used for years. Our innovative advertising technique utilizes new methods of exposure that work, period!

15- Is this legal to?

Funny you ask. We actually tested the waters in the State of Nevada Circuit Court. The Nevada State Athletic Commission voted unanimously, to ban all tattoo advertising in the state. In only 45 minutes, the courts decided in our favor that tattoo advertising is a first amendment right that is protected under the constitution of the United States of America. And therefore, permently prohibited the Nevada State Athletic Commission from banning the back tattoo. Thus, setting legal precedent over our ways and means of successfully advertising on the backs of our fighters. Photo Gallery

16- Do you work with international fighters and sponsors?

Yes, of course. We were key in bringing companies into other foreign markets. For example, justdofit.com was successfully introduced into the British market through sponsoring boxing events. At the same time, more traditional boxing establishments, e.g. Grant boxing, has supplied the majority of boxing equipment for all top boxers, have used our service to open up markets in Europe, South America and Australia. There are no borders that our advertising can't cross.

17- Are there any job opportunities with Big Boxing?

We are always looking for professional partnerships, effective marketers, on site promotion managers, street teams, individuals who think outside the box as well as traditional marketers. We have several profit sharing arrangements available. Please contact us at legal@bigboxing.com for more information.

18- Do you work with other athletes besides boxers?

Absolutely. Our background comes from marketing NBA and NFL players for a decade before Big Boxing Inc. was launched. To date, we still represent over 45 athletes for marketing opportunities, charitable events and other capacities. Our affiliations in the music industry and Hollywood, allow us to cross promote in both sports and entertainment. For more information contact info@bigboxing.com

19- I am a professional boxer and would like to find a sponsor. What do I do?

We are always looking for fighters who would be perfect matches for our sponsors. It is extremely important that you be of good character and heart for our company to be able to get you a sponsor. You would need to send us your name, and details of your next fight. Please contact us by phone or email so we may begin our business relationship. One important thing to remember, we need time to place you with the right sponsor. Please do not contact us on a Tuesday when your fight is that Saturday. We need a minimum of a month to make all of the necessary arrangements. Feel free to contact our president directly at president@bigboxing.com.

20- Does Big Boxing work with ad agencies?

Yes we do. We offer the standard industry commissions of 15%. Big Boxing functions in the same manner as a fully operational marketing agency. We follow all standard practices and procedures. Our strength lies in our professional affiliations and growing contact base. Feel free to contact marketing@bigboxing.com.

21- Does Big Boxing work with independent boxing gyms?

We pride ourselves on our grass roots campaigns. The majority of the gym programs that we initiate take place in the inner cities and third world nations. We take great pleasure in supplying those gyms with top brand equipment and sufficient funding to help them produce the next generation of great champions. If you are interested in sponsoring a gym or happen to be a gym that is interested in finding a sponsor, please send your request and information to charity@bigboxing.com.

22- Do you offer Package Deals and Special Pricing?

All prices will be reduced based on amount of options, events and fighters you have selected. Our package deals are not only more affordable, but they create more opportunity for signage. By combining multiple fights or creating a team of fighters, your sponsorship dollar goes a long way.

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