Professional Boxer – Nicola Barke

Sponsor Info

Location: UK National

Sector: Boxing

Budget: Under 10k

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The Opportunity
Women’s boxing has seen a significant rise in popularity and media coverage over the past decade. According to the International Boxing Association (IBA) , female participation in boxing has increased by 25% over the last five years. High-profile matches and female boxing champions are drawing substantial viewership, making it a lucrative market for brand sponsorship.

New research from the Women’s Sport Trust has shown the positive outcomes that can be achieved via women’s sports sponsorship. The report reveals that 24.5 million adults are now aware of any women’s sport sponsorship in the UK and women’s only deals are proving popular due to their ability to attract new audiences and drive brand affinity.

Target Audience

Females and Martial Art Fans

Key Dates and Timings

Event: Professional Boxing Match with Queensbury Promotions
Date: November 2024
Contract Length: Minimum of 3 months

Athlete Highlights
I’m currently undefeated as a professional boxer. My boxing highlights include:
• Ranked UK Number 2 Super Lightweight Division
• Ranked Top 25 worldwide Super Lightweight Division
• I’m currently signed to the UKs largest boxing promoter, Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions

During my fight career I’ve also attained:
• ITF Taekwondo Welterweight World Champion
o ITF Welterweight European Champion
o ITF Welterweight Mediterranean Champion
o ITF Welterweight British Champion
• WLC Lethwei Super Lightweight World Champion
• WBA British Lightweight Kickboxing Champion
• WBO British Lightweight Kickboxing Champion

Specific Opportunity Details

From this partnership you can expect:
An increase brand awareness by aligning with a successful female boxer. You will gain exposure through my televised fights and combined social media audience of over 55k to elevate brand recognition among sports enthusiasts and the general public

Diverse audience engagement by tapping into the expanding fan base of female boxing
Inspirational storytelling, the story of a female boxer can be a powerful narrative , inspiring consumers and emphasising the brand’s role in supporting athletes who break barriers.

Televised Event Exposure: Sponsorship logos and promotions during matches, which attract an average of 1 million viewers, will further amplify your brand presence.

Content Creation and Marketing : I can offer co-branded content, such as training routines, recovery tips, and personal testimonials on how Russell Athletic products aid my performance and provide users with an insight into the life of a professional athlete.

Product Endorsements: I’m open to featuring in your marketing campaigns so that the endorsement of a professional athlete

Features and Benefits

Depending on the package selected:
• Social Media Shoutouts: Monthly shoutouts on my Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok accounts, promoting your brand (Reach: 55,000+ engaged followers)
• Product Placement: Integration of your in my training and lifestyle posts, with visible branding
• Testimonials: A testimonial from me on your website and social media channels, (70% of consumers trust athlete endorsements)
• Video Content: One professional video featuring me showcasing your products. (average engagement on video content: 10-15%)
• Discount Codes: Exclusive discount codes for your followers, encouraging them to purchase products. (average conversion rate on discount codes: 5-10%)
• Event Branding: Your logo on my training gear during national speaking events and public training sessions. 1,000+ attendees per event
• Event Sponsorship: Your logo on my fight shorts for all matches, and inclusion in press releases related to my fights (fight viewership: 50,000+ viewers per match)
• Personal Appearances: Two personal appearances per year at events, trade shows, or corporate gatherings
• Premium Event Branding: Prominent logo placement on all my fight gear and training apparel (fight viewership: 50,000+ viewers per match)

Other Partners

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Investment

Packages range from £1000-£4950

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