Entrepreneurs launch knockout new venture
A new social media platform aimed at the growing combat sports industry will change the way fighters are valued and paid.
‘Fight Division’ is a social media platform specifically tailored to combat sports and is the brainchild of Miles Monaghan, supported by co-founder and serial entrepreneur Dez Derry, who has invested £250,000 into the project, along with Sam Sanoop (Chief Tech Officer), Lucy Polgar (Head of Content & Media) and Niall Brown (Brand Ambassador).
Its aim is to provide boxing and martial arts athletes with a platform to generate more income through monetizing their social media channels and expanding their following and reach.
This platform keeps fans connected to their favourite fighters and moments through exclusive content, private messaging and subscriptions.
The platform has already signed up former world champion Lyndon Arthur, WBO champion Harlem Eubank, rising star Niall Brown, and undisputed Women’s World Muay Thai champion Niamh Kinehan.
Miles Monaghan says: “In this digital age, the ability to monetize social media in sport has brought about new opportunities, and Fight Division is embracing these. The journey from being an amateur boxer to professional is long and challenging, particularly financially. Our platform approaches the combat industry from a completely new perspective, by giving fighters a new avenue for engagement, exposure and growth – both professional and commercially.
“There is so much potential to expand the service in the future to incorporate ticket sales, pay-per-view links and official merchandise, all via a fighter’s Fight Division profile.”
The business is also launching a ‘combat community improvement fund’ with the goal of improving facilities and driving participation in sports such as boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ and more.
