VIP Boxing joins forces with 11:11 Management to add value and develop boxing talent
Steve Wood of VIP Boxing Promotions has announced an exclusive commercial boxing arrangement with 11:11 Management – an agile sport and talent management company set up by entrepreneur Suresh Sivagnanam who recently joined the VIP Boxing Board of Directors alongside Josh Warrington.
Although in its infancy the link-up has already helped VIP Boxing thrive and continue growing as one of British boxing’s biggest promotional organisations.
During the early days of 11:11 and VIP Boxing joining forces, Suresh has brought in blue chip sponsors and helped with access to top-notch medical services for boxers.
Suresh is also using his financial muscle to back Blackpool’s Sharpstyle gym where Andy Abrol trains VIP Boxers Jake Abrol, Levi Barnes, Bradley Rea, Thomas Varey and Luis Wright – a true commitment to supporting the community.
Individually, another of VIP’s boxer’s, Zelfa Barrett, is being sponsored and he will soon become a brand ambassador of 11:11.
Funds have been secured for a new signing from the GB elite podium squad as VIP Boxing and 11:11 becomes the place to be for the brightest prospects in world boxing, providing talent with a platform for launching and advancing their careers.
The commercial arm of the company, is also looking to secure financial backing for VIP fighters to assist with training costs which will be a massive incentive for all boxers.
Talks are ongoing with many top talents to join their already exciting roster of young prospects who we will develop to become tomorrow’s champions.
VIP Boxing will open their first gym in London soon with the aim of promoting shows in the capital during 2025.
VIP Boxing’s track record in the sport and its demonstrated commitment to going the extra mile for their boxers is now matched with the added value services of 11:11 rooted in a holistic approach to talent management and development, and further exciting initiatives will be revealed soon.
A boxing media project will be announced shortly along with an educational programme in collaboration with a leading university on a global scale.
VIP Boxing Managing Director, Steve Wood said: “These are exciting times. The benefits are already showing for some fighters in the VIP camp but once this gets going it will be enormous.
“We as a team cannot wait to get the full project moving later this year and into 2025 which will be our biggest and best year yet.
“Boxing will always be the most important thing for us, but all these extra benefits will not just help attract quality fighters, but really make a difference in the sport and beyond. They will also help us put on bigger and better shows.
“Suresh is keen to push us on to a TV platform and I believe the team is ready for this.
“Josh will be a great TV promoter, and I personally feel there is a gap for a new transparent company who puts the fighters first. We just need the opportunity, and that will come.”