VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 28, 2022 /CNW/ - RYU Apparel Inc. (TSXV:
RYU) (OTCQB: RYPPF) (FWB: RYAA) ("RYU" or the
"Company"), creator of award-winning urban athletic apparel,
is proud to be the title sponsor for Luis
Melendez, super featherweight boxer, at the upcoming Junior
Lightweight Tournament at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in
Tulsa, OK on January 29th. With a record of 17-1,
including 13 KOs, Melendez is a top boxing prospect who is expected
to fight for the world title this year. At 23 years old, he has
also clearly demonstrated his potential to become an elite fighter
by next year.
As part of the title sponsorship, Melendez will wear RYU-branded
trunks, jacket and training gear throughout the tournament. This
includes the match itself, plus all press conferences and televised
weigh-ins. His assistant and cutman will also don exclusive RYU
apparel.
At 130 pounds, Puerto Rican upstart Luis
Melendez (nickname: El Chucho) will face Mexican action star
Rene "El Bravo" Tellez Giron in a
10-round showdown on January
29th in Tulsa.
Giron-Melendez will serve as the co-feature to the 10-round WBC
junior lightweight title eliminator between Robson Conceição and
Xavier Martinez. The fight will be
broadcast to viewers across ESPN, Showtime, Fox and PPV, garnering
millions of impressions for RYU and increasing brand exposure among
this key demographic.
With clean lines, high quality materials and multi-purpose
functionality, RYU products are designed for movement; this is what
attracts athletes like Luis Melendez
and MMA Featherweight Ilia Topuria,
an undefeated ultimate fighter who RYU sponsored last year.
Targeting events and partnerships that align with the company's
"Movement Matters" mantra are part of RYU's growth strategy.
"Our roots go back to the early days of MMA, where core values
focused on the mindful, life-long practice of movement," says RYU
CEO Cesare Fazari. "It's always nice
to 'come home' and support an athlete who shares those values, so
we are proud to sponsor Luis
Melendez. We look forward to watching him move around the
ring in our exclusive RYU apparel, and wish him luck in the
match."
This sponsorship agreement was made between RYU CEO Cesare Fazari and William Angelet, in
partnership with Rivalta Boxing and Top Rank Boxing.
About RYU Apparel
RYU Apparel (TSXV: RYU, OTCQB: RYPPF), or Respect Your Universe,
is an award-winning urban athletic apparel and accessories
brand engineered for the fitness, performance and lifestyle of the
athletic man and woman. Designed without compromise for fit,
comfort, and durability, RYU exists to facilitate optimal human
performance. For more information, please visit the RYU
website at: http://ryu.com
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