Boxing legend Mike Tyson has teamed up with the blockchain project for boxers Ready To Fight.
According to a press release, the strategic alliance comes as Ready To Fight (RTF) prepares to list its own RTF token on four cryptocurrency exchanges. Tyson has joined the platform as a brand ambassador to “revolutionize the boxing ecosystem.”
“In a major show of support for RTF’s mission to revolutionize the sport, boxing legend Mike Tyson has joined the platform as a brand ambassador. Tyson’s legendary status and global appeal are expected to significantly expand RTF’s reach and captivate and inspire an international audience of boxing enthusiasts.”
Ready to fight team
The RTF project is led by heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and a team of advisors and ambassadors committed to shaping the future of boxing. The project bills itself as a blockchain-enabled social network that seamlessly connects warriors at all levels with key industry stakeholders.
RTF is not Mike Tyson’s first initiative in the field of blockchain. In August 2021, the famed boxer put a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) up for sale on the OpenSea marketplace. Emerging digital artist Corey Van Lew created the limited-edition NFT token in collaboration with Tyson.
Later, in April 2022, the former heavyweight champion listed his Mystery Box NFT collection via Binance’s NFT marketplace. By participating in the sale, boxer fans could unlock ownership of autographed Tyson merchandise, including gloves, shorts, T-shirts, warm-up gear and other autographed items.
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