Ultimate Boxxer Partners with Sportbible to Bring Exciting Tournament to Millions of Fans
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ULTIMATE BOXXER PARTNERS WITH SPORTBIBLE TO BRING EXCITING TOURNAMENT TO MILLIONS OF FANS London (25 October 2018) As the excitement builds towards Ultimate Boxxer II on Friday 2nd November at the Indigo at the O2, Ultimate Boxer are thrilled to announce that one of the world’s largest Facebook pages, SPORTbible, will broadcast the event LIVE to millions of fans. The innovative partnership brings together Ultimate Boxer’s pioneering approach to implement leading digital brands to provide a transformed boxing experience for the next generation of boxing fans. In addition to SPORTbible’s coverage, Ultimate Boxxer will also be broadcast LIVE in the UK on terrestrial free-to-air TV on the Freeview channel 5Spike (Freeview 31, Sky 150, Sky (5Spike +1) 250, TalkTalk 31, Freesat 141, BT TV 31, Virgin Media 154). Ultimate Boxxer features 8 pro fighters who will go head-to- head in a 3×3 minute round format, all competing for their share of £50,000 prize money and the second golden robe. The spotlight turns to the light-heavyweight division, with eight highly rated British boxers squaring off to achieve their career changing or defining moment. Boxing legends Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton and Anthony Crolla will play their part in a star-studded team that also included Chris Eubank Snr last time out. DJ Charlie Sloth returns to entertain the London crowd alongside many special guests. Love Island’s own Idris Virgo makes his return to the ring following his search for love on the reality TV show this summer. Ultimate Boxxer II will be shown live and exclusive on FaceBook via SPORTbible from 8.15pm, before going live on Freeview on Channel 5Spike from 10pm. Ultimate Boxxers JOEL McINTYRE (17-2-0) Portsmouth, Yellow Shorts DEC SPELMAN (12-1-0) Scunthorpe, Red Shorts SHAKAN PITTERS (7-0-0) Birmingham, Grey Shorts DARRELL CHURCH (7-2-1) Chelmsford, Green Shorts JORDAN JOSEPH (7-2-1) Hemel Hempstead, Blue Shorts SAM SMITH (5-1-0) Swindon, White Shorts SAM HORSFALL (2-0-0) Frimley, Black Shorts GEORGII BACON* (1-1-0) Cheshunt, Pink Shorts Undercard IDRIS VIRGO (2-0-0) Birmingham *Georgii Bacon replaces John McCallum **WEIGH-IN/MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES** Ultimate Boxxers will be available for media interviews and photo-opportunities at the weigh-in: Thursday 1 November Intercontinental Hotel ‘River View Room’ 1 Waterview Drive, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0TW Time: 1pm for a 1.30pm start EVENT INFORMATION Date Friday 2nd November Doors Open 6.45PM The Venue Indigo at the O2, Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DX By Tube North Greenwich station is on the Jubilee Line in Zones 2 and 3. And it’s right on the doorstep. Get here from Central London in 20 minutes. Or Stratford in 10 minutes. Plan your journey at TFL. 24 hour service, trains every 10 mins. Uber or Taxi Book a safe, reliable ride to and from The O2 using the Uber app. Download the Uber app from the App Store or the Google Play Store. By Road Use post code ‘SE10 0DX’ for route planners. And if you need a junction, use Millennium Way or Edmund Halley Way. Use Car Park 1. You can pre-book your event parking here. By Bus The 108, 129, 132, 161, 188, 422, 472 or 486 all stop at North Greenwich station. The 188, 108, 472, 132 and 486 run 24 hours a day. NOTES TO EDITORS *If using quotes or materials from the press please use the following tagline, thank you* ULTIMATE BOXXER II will take place at the Indigo at The O2 on Friday 2 November. Go to www.ultimateboxxer.com for further information. SOCIAL MEDIA For latest news and exclusive content on ULTIMATE BOXXER go to www.ultimateboxxer.com; you can follow us on all social media @ultimateboxxer and join in the conversation with #ultimateboxxer https://www.facebook.com/UltimateBoxxer/ https://twitter.com/ultimateboxxer/https://www.instagram.com/u ltimateboxxer/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DvM-fdpkuy7Cupga3LOOQ.