September 21, 2024
Charles Manyuchi title defence sponsorship package unveiled
Zimbabwe’s celebrated boxing icon, Charles Manyuchi
By Tongai Mwenje
THE Minister of Sports and Recreation Makhosini Hlongwane on Thursday officially launched the WBC Championship sponsorship package of Zimbabwe’s celebrated boxing icon, Charles Manyuchi at Rainbow Towers in Harare.
Manyuchi, who became the WORLD Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Champion in May this year when he defeated Russian Dmitry Mikhaylenko in his own backyard, will be fighting at home for the first time in defence of an international title in honour of President Robert Mugabe.
Manyuchi started his professional boxing career on 2009 winning his debut against Isaac Phonkeni which was a local bout on 2013. Charles Manyuchi challenged for the ABU title held by Patrice Toke of Burkina Faso winning thw belt on a technical knockout.
He then challenged Patrick Alloey of Ghana for the vacant then World Boxing Council International Welterweight Title winning it again by a technical knockout. Manyuchi went on to defend the title against Devis Caceres of Columbia and again in Italy against Gianlucca Frezza. Charles reigned supreme against all odds.
The big event pitting Manyuchi and Frenchman Damien Martin is scheduled on the14th of October at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC).
In his Sponsorship launch speech, the Minister said the sport industry does not operate as an enclave but relies upon support from the corporate world.
“It is through direct involvement of corporate sponsors in sport that will enable the emergence of many Manyuchis in boxing and athletes of renown in other sporting codes,” he said.
The sponsorship package for Manyuchi comes timeously and handy for Zimbabwe in general and boxing in particular, as it brings a plethora of opportunities.
Hlongwane said the sponsorship will go a long way in expanding the development of boxing industry in Zimbabwe.
Here are the sponsorship packages and opportunities.
- Platinum Sponsorship (US$31 000-US$37 000)
The platinum sponsor will be exclusive in conjunction the boxer’s Zambian promoter, Oriental Quarries.
Benefits
- Center ring canvas and two boxer corners (red and blue)
- Company logo to appear on all publications
- Company logo on all Oriental boxers kit
- During the weighing in all boxers t-shirts shall bear the logo of the platinum sponsors
- Free Media Briefing
- Two A4 full page adverts in the programme booklet
- Branding in and outside the venue
- Exhibition desk
- Opportunity to dress the media by providing t-shirts
- Mention on all electronic media adverts
- Any other benefits that may be agreed upon
- Dressing the ring girls
2. Gold Sponsorship (US$21 000-US$27 000)
Benefits
- Two ropes round the ring
- Two branded sides of the ring
- Free media briefing
- Full A4 page advert in the programme booklet
- Branding in and outside the venue
- Mention on all electronic media adverts
- Exhibition desk
- Dressing ushers
- Adverts on publications
3. Silver Sponsorship (US$12 000-US$16 000)
Benefits
- Company logo on all the 8 stripes down on the ring
- One branded side of the ring
- Free media briefing
- Half page A4 advert in the programme booklet
- Branding in and outside the venue
- Exhibition desk
- Mention on all electronic media adverts
- Adverts on publications
- Any other benefits that may be agreed upon with the promoters
4. Bronze Sponsorship (US$8 000-US$11 000)
Benefits
- Free media briefing
- Adverts on all publications
- Quarter page of advert in the programme booklet
- Exhibition desk
- Branding outside and inside the venue
- Mention on all electronic media adverts
- Any other benefits that may be agreed upon with the promoters
5. General Sponsorship (US$4 000-US$7 000)
Benefits
- Free media briefing
- Two pull up banners outside the venue
- Any other benefits that may be agreed upon with the promoters
The event was attended by chief executive officers from various organisations , notably from the telecommunications sector, government officials, Zimbabwe National Boxing Board members, Sports Recreation Commission Acting Director General Mr J. Muchechetere, Manyuchi’s Zambian promoters, members of the media fraternity among others.
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