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Saturday, Jun 30, 2012

GLORY World Series Acquires Stand-Up Fighting Rival ‘It’s Showtime’

Davit Kiria (right) counters a leg kick from Kem Sitsongpeenong (left) at the GLORY World Series First 16 event at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on May 26, 2012. Photo Credit: Bas Uterwijk/GLORY World Series

By FCF Staff

GLORY SPORTS INTERNATIONAL (GSI), the owner and rights holder of the GLORY World Series championship kickboxing promotion, announced today that it has has agreed to terms with Dutch-based competitor, ‘It’s Showtime,’ led by kickboxing promoter Simon Rutz.

According to the announcement, “the landmark deal will effectively place all of the world’s top kickboxers, or stand-up fighters, under the same promotional umbrella. GSI will absorb other assets from and take over management of ‘It’s Showtime.”

“This is what the world of stand-up fighting has been waiting for – all the top fighters competing in the same series each time to find out who is really the very best,” said Marcus Luer, Managing Director of GSI. “GLORY World Series will be the ultimate platform and testing ground for these fighters to showcase their talent and skills. It doesn’t get much more exciting than this!

“By adding ‘It’s Showtime,”’ continued Luer, “GLORY has truly established itself as the No. 1 kickboxing league in the world. This is what the fans have been waiting for and we are here to deliver it.  GLORY will soon announce a new series of events and a modernized tournament format for the rest of the year and for 2013.

“The matchmaking possibilities will create some amazing fights and fans will truly see the best competing against the best across all weight classes. We are changing the landscape of this global sport.”

posted by FCF Staff @ 5:04 pm
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