NEW YORK, NY (April 17, 2024) – Undefeated super lightweight Kurt Scoby (13-0, 11 KOs) a power puncher hailing from the rough streets of New York City, has scored another victory outside the ring by securing an exclusive boxing glove deal with ENGAGE, the brainchild of former UFC two-time Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya and his respected manager Ash Belcastro.
Promoted by the renowned Lou DiBella’s DiBella Entertainment, Scoby’s latest venture marks a significant highlight in his promising career, aligning himself with a brand synonymous with quality and innovation in combat sports.
“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Engage for this exclusive boxing glove deal,” stated Scoby expressing his excitement. “The feel and performance of their gloves are exactly what I’m looking for when I step in the ring, and I’m honored to be associated with such a world-class team led by Adesanya and Belcastro.”
“We’re delighted to welcome Kurt Scoby to the Engage family,” Ash Belcastro, co-founder of Engage, stated about the collaboration. “His dedication and talent align perfectly with our brand philosophy, and we look forward to supporting him on his journey to the top.”
“This partnership with Engage is something we’ve been diligently working on and I’m glad we are moving forward,” said Brandon Stump, President of CTB Athletics who manages Scoby. “Israel and Ash are great human beings, and we couldn’t be happier to be part of Engage family. We’re confident that together, we’ll achieve great success both inside and outside the ring.”
Scoby is scheduled to face Dakota Linger (13-6-3, 9 KOs) of Buckhannon, West Virginia, in a scheduled 8-round main event bout this Friday at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This fight, promoted by OTX (Overtime Boxing), will be televised live on DAZN.