| |
|
SHAUN PALMER APPOINTED C.O.O AND CHRIS PROVINO APPOINTED HEAD OF MARKETING OF MATCHROOM BOXING USA
PhilBoxing.com Thu, 28 Nov 2019
Matchroom Boxing USA continues growth with hire of former top UFC and WWE Marketing Executive Provino with Palmer appointed C.O.O and General Counsel
Shaun Palmer has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and Chris Provino appointed as the Head of Event and Fighter Marketing of Matchroom Boxing USA.
Palmer will assume overall leadership of Matchroom Boxing USA, reporting to Eddie Hearn and Frank Smith. In addition to his new responsibilities as COO, Palmer continues his legal duties, formally taking on the role of General Counsel for the Matchroom group of companies.
Palmer joined Matchroom Boxing in 2018 having previously worked as an attorney in private practice at the international law firms of Debevoise & Plimpton and Jones Day, specializing in international commercial law.
Matchroom Boxing USA also continues its expansion with the appointment of Chris Provino as Head of Event and Fighter Marketing. Provino previously worked at the UFC as Senior Director of Athlete Marketing and Development and prior to that at WWE as International Relations and Affiliate Marketing Coordinator.
Provino brings a wealth of marketing, advertising and brand development experience at the very highest level and will play a critical role as Matchroom Boxing USA consolidates its operations in the U.S. and expands to new markets.
“We are delighted to announce Shaun’s new role at Matchroom Boxing and welcome Chris to the company,” said Frank Smith, CEO, Matchroom Boxing. “Shaun has played a pivotal role in both the launch of Matchroom Boxing USA and in his legal capacity across all our deals across the globe.
“Chris brings an unrivalled body of work and experience in combat sports in the key areas of marketing, brand development and advertising. Chris’ expertise will prove vital as we grow the Matchroom Boxing brand in all our territories, and boost the profile of the company and our fighters in America.”
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS’ JAKE PAUL VS. JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR. PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES , Fri, 27 Jun 2025Guro Dan Inosanto: Guardian of the Filipino Fighting Spirit By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Fri, 27 Jun 2025Weigh-In Results: Christian Mbilili vs. Maciej Sulecki , Fri, 27 Jun 2025Unbeaten Philippines Top Prospect Criztian Pitt Laurente Signs with Sanman Boxing , Fri, 27 Jun 2025SALITA PROMOTIONS SIGNS PROMISING AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT SARDIUS SIMMONS , Fri, 27 Jun 2025Madoka Wada Halts Chay Rivas in Tokyo, Retains OPBF Belt By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 26 Jun 2025Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: The Grand Prix a Grand Concept By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Thu, 26 Jun 2025PHOTOS: Pacquiao Showcases Vintage Form During Media Day Workout at Wildcard Gym By Dong Secuya, , Thu, 26 Jun 2025Press Conference Notes: Christian Mbilli & Maciej Sulecki Collide for Interim Super Middleweight World Title FRIDAY in Quebec City , Thu, 26 Jun 2025Rivas vs Wada: Battle for Women’s OPBF Supremacy Today in Japan By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 26 Jun 2025Mexican boxing icon Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez Respects Cuban fighters & rivalry , Thu, 26 Jun 2025Claressa Shields Partners with King Moore to Empower Detroit Youth with the “Follow Your Dreams” Program Presented by SMT Financial Partners , Thu, 26 Jun 2025Saturday’s title defense vs. Yuniel Dorticos could be prelude to mega-fight for Gilberto Ramirez against Jake Paul or Unification showdown with Jay Opetaia or Badou Jack , Wed, 25 Jun 2025THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 25 June 2025: Norman Flattens Sasaki; Simsri Edges Araneta; Rodriguez Outpoints Yafai By Eric Armit, , Tue, 24 Jun 2025FM Daluz rules 7th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open chess tilt By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 24 Jun 2025Ancajas awaits call to join card By Joaquin Henson, , Tue, 24 Jun 2025Macado fights Dulayba in Venue 88 By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 24 Jun 2025“Showtime” Shea Willcox & Rich Allen turned in KO Performances , Tue, 24 Jun 2025Undefeated prospect Marco Romero To be showcased on Deontay Wilder PPV card this Friday night in Wichita , Tue, 24 Jun 2025Toro Promotions. Inc. to promote its First International pro boxing show in El Salvador on September 20th , Tue, 24 Jun 2025Oklahoma Completes Dream Season; Whips Indiana in Game 7, 103-91 for First NBA Title in Thunder Era By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Mon, 23 Jun 2025Japanese Boxer Jin Sasaki Suffers Memory Loss Following Brutal Knockout in WBO Title Fight By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Mon, 23 Jun 2025Toshihiko Era Becomes WBF Asia Champion at Age 50 By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 23 Jun 2025Ador Torres, Renato Cha, Lemuel De Barbo and Ivan Ognayon Score KO Wins in Thailand By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 23 Jun 20252025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival Concludes with Junior, Youth and Elite Championships , Mon, 23 Jun 2025 |

|
|
|
|
|