USA Boxing and Nike Boxing Announce Partnership
by USA Boxing
USA Boxing today announced the signing of a long-term strategic partnership agreement with Nike Boxing and its global distributor Athlete Performance Solutions (APS).
“USA Boxing is proud to enter into this long-term partnership with Nike Boxing,” stated Mike McAtee, USA Boxing Executive Director. “The quality of products and brand recognition that they bring to the table are unmatched within the sporting world, and we have no doubt that this partnership will have a long-lasting positive impact on our organization.”
APS president Eddie Brown added, "It's an honor to partner with the USA Boxing as they continue to modernize and improve the sport of boxing. Our relationship with USA Boxing will enable Nike to develop deep connections with the boxing community. We look forward to engaging with USA Boxing and their athletes, coaches, and officials, to help us deliver to the boxing community the newest and most innovative products in the world."
The Nike brand will be present at all USA Boxing events and in a range of marketing activities. A range of USA Boxing/Nike branded merchandise will be available at events and through the USA Boxing team store.
About Athlete Performance Solutions
Athlete Performance Solutions (www.AthletePS.EU / www.AthletePS.com) is the globally authorized distributor for Nike in several sports including boxing, wrestling, weightlifting, fencing, volleyball, rowing, cheer, and field hockey. APS also serves as Nike's authorized distributor of Team Basketball and Running/Track and Field in Russia, and as a Nike distributor for the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation). For additional information on Athlete Performance Solutions, please contact us at info@AthletePS.com or via +31 10 340 0277 or +1 503 708 3730.
About USA Boxing
USA Boxing is the National Governing Body for Olympic-style amateur boxing. It is overseen by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the International Boxing Association (IBA), which sets its rules. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA Boxing is a non-profit organization with the mission to promote and grow Olympic-style amateur boxing in the United States and to inspire the tireless pursuit of Olympic gold and enable athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence.