TORONTO — Anthem Sports and Entertainment’s Fight Network announced Wednesday Adrian Clark is joining the combat sports network as a consultant to develop original programming and partnerships focused on professional and amateur boxing content.
During his career, author, producer and boxing manager Clark has managed various clients, including Jerry Belmontes, James De La Rosa, Willie Monroe Jr. and Frank Galarza. Clark has also worked closely with Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller and current world welterweight champion Errol Spence. He was a certified agent for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) from 2012 to 2014. Clark was honoured by Forbes in their “30 Under 30” for 2016 in sports. Clark has also published several books, including A Guide for Young Entrepreneurs, Protect Yourself at All Times: A Guide for Professional Boxers, Boxing = Life and Dark Horse.
In addition, Clark launched his Protect Yourself at All Times initiative in February 2016, including a book, podcast and video blog. Everlast Worldwide, the world’s leading manufacturer, marketer and licensor of boxing, MMA and fitness equipment, partnered with Clark in 2018 to launch the first-ever Protect Yourself at All Times symposium, an educational tool for fighters and their families whose purpose is to educate and inform professional boxers on the nature of business in boxing. Clark will be developing the concept into a television series for Fight Network in addition to other original programming for the network, says the news release.
In his role as consultant, Clark will also help to support the social media and community growth across Fight Network’s digital and social platforms. The news release also says Fight Network plans to relaunch its mobile app to support growth on new platforms.
“The rise in popularity of boxing in recent years cannot be understated,” said Ariel Shnerer, newly appointed general manager of Fight Network. “With more ways to consume fights than ever before and new stars being born, the sport has experienced tremendous growth on a global scale. We look forward to collaborating with Adrian on new programming initiatives and sponsorship opportunities as we put a renewed focus on our coverage of the sport, not only through our weekly news shows and live fights, but by developing original productions that bring our viewers closer to the fights and fighters they love, as well educational programming about the business of boxing.”
