Rising Mixed Martial Arts Competitor Signs Sponsorship Deal
Released on = December 18, 2006, 11:32 am
Press Release Author = Erik Charles / CNY MMA
Industry = Entertainment
Press Release Summary = Streetwise Fightwear, based out of Fayetteville, NY, today announced that it has signed a multi-fight sponsorship deal with local professional mixed martial arts competitor Erik "Chainsaw" Charles, a rising star in America's fastest growing sport.
Press Release Body = FAYETTEVILLE, NY - Streetwise Fightwear, based out of Fayetteville, NY, today announced that it has signed a multi-fight sponsorship deal with local professional mixed martial arts competitor Erik "Chainsaw" Charles, a rising star in America's fastest growing sport.
Charles will adorn the Streetwise logo and website on his fight shorts to be worn in his upcoming professional bouts both here in the United States and Puerto Rico. The sponsorship also includes his participation Streetwise Fightwear promotions and advertising.
Charles was an amateur stand out winning a New York State Golden Gloves Boxing Championship and WEKAF Full Contact National Championship. Since turning professional in February 2006, he has shot to the number one contender spot for four different organizations including the North American Boxing Council.
"Streetwise Fightwear is proud to sponsor Erik "Chainsaw" Charles," says Founder and President, Ray Newkirk. "He is an outstanding athlete who personifies the highest standards of achievement and competitive spirit."
Most recently, Charles was named the MassMMA.net Fighter of the Month after stopping three of Massachusetts Top 5 heavyweights, all in the first round by technical knock out due to strikes. He will be fighting for the North American Boxing Council Light Heavyweight World Title on January 19 at The Tropicana in Atlantic City, NJ.
Charles trains at CNY MMA here in Cortland, a facility he co-owns with Ryan and Melanie Ciotoli. CNY MMA is open to the public and can be reached at 607.836.4662 or via the internet at www.cnymma.com. You can watch highlights from Charles' fights by visiting www.youtube.com/watch?v
Web Site = http://www.cnymma.com
Contact Details = Erik Charles CNY MMA 4710 Rte 41 Cortland, NY 13045 607-836-4662