Deal brings “The Bully” into the Everlast family as a new face in their MMA product and marketing campaign
New York, NY – March 16, 2009 – Everlast is proud to announce the signing of Gray “The Bully” Maynard to an exclusive deal that will feature him in Everlast’s 2009 MMA advertising and marketing campaign. As part of the agreement, Maynard will become an official Everlast MMA spokesperson across all Print Advertising, Visual Merchandising, Digital Marketing and Direct Marketing for the 99 year old fight sports brand. Additionally, Maynard will fight exclusively in Everlast Omnistrike Fight Trunks.
“Gray Maynard is a tremendous MMA fighter who embodies the spirit of the Everlast brand.” said Matt Cowan, VP of Marketing and Product for Everlast Worldwide. “He is determined, hard-working and dedicated to his craft and his past achievements at the collegiate level will certainly help catapult him at the professional level. Everlast has supported some of the greatest fighters of all time, and we are very excited to welcome Gray to our family.”
“It is truly an honor to work with and sign a deal with Everlast,” said Maynard. “For my whole career, I have worked hard both in and out of the cage to get to where I want to be, and it is great the have the support of a brand that represents that same dedication to the sport. I am proud to have them behind me as I continue to work toward becoming UFC’s Lightweight champion.”
Maynard, an avid boxing fan, competes as an MMA fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s lightweight division, posting an unbeaten record of 9-0-1 in his professional MMA bouts. He wrestled at Michigan State University from 1999-2003, and was a three-time All-American in the sport. His nickname, “The Bully,” stems from his bull terrier, Hank, who is relentless in his pursuit of bullying any other dogs that come in his path. The name stuck because of Maynard’s work ethic and aggressiveness in the practice room and in competition.
Maynard resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he trains alongside fellow Everlast endorser Randy Couture at his Xtreme Couture Gym.
About Everlast Worldwide Inc.
The preeminent brand in boxing since 1910, Everlast is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, licensing and marketing of authentic boxing, mixed martial arts and fitness related sporting goods equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories. From heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and middleweight legend Sugar Ray Robinson to the undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor and UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture, Everlast is the brand of choice for generations of world champion professional athletes. Built on a brand heritage of authenticity and individuality, Everlast is a necessary part of the lives of countless athletes and fitness enthusiasts who train, compete and live an active lifestyle. Based in Manhattan, Everlast’s products are sold across more than 75 countries and 6 continents. Everlast is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brands Holdings Limited, a global company and manager of worldwide sporting goods and apparel brands. For more information, visit www.everlast.com.
