WBC-backed Crypto Fight Night set for Singapore debut; MMA Champion Keith Barry, Web3 Influencer Hedgedhog among top challengers

• To be held on September 19th on the sidelines of the world’s biggest crypto gathering – Token2049, CFN Off-Chain Singapore will be Crypto Fight Night’s (CFN) 6th tournament globally, and first in the APAC region
• One of the most anticipated bouts is between popular web3 influencer HedgedHog and an unannounced challenger
• With the prestigious ‘WBC Crypto Belt’ setting the stage for an electrifying showdown, the tourney will be live-streamed to over 1 million viewers, with some of the biggest names in crypto confirming their presence ringside
• Endorsed by the World Boxing Council, CFN’s pursuit of legitimacy has raised the bar for crossover boxing events worldwide, attracting top-flight challengers and crypto celebrities to fight for glory

Singapore | Sept 12, 2024: Crypto Fight Night – the global crossover boxing tournament, endorsed by the prestigious World Boxing Council, is all set to mark its Asia-Pacific debut this month at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, with the second CFN Off-Chain after a phenomenal stint in London earlier this year.

Backed by Ghaf Capital, Bonk, ApeX Protocol and Trojan Trading, the Singapore edition will feature an impressive roster of challengers, including semi-pro boxers and MMA fighters, as well as celebrity boxers from the crypto world, carrying forward CFN’s legacy of uniting the boxing and crypto worlds. The Singapore event will be livestreamed to over 1 Million viewers through the handles of popular crypto influencers Ansem (@blknoiz06) and BitBoy (@BenArmstrongsX), who will also be providing live commentary to a global audience. They will be joined by some of the biggest names in crypto, including web3 investor Nic Carter and the founding team of Bonk, Bybit, and Tron who will bring the much required star power to the event. 

Announcing the launch of CFN Off-Chain Singapore, Rahul Suri, co-founder & CEO of Crypto Fight Night said, “After tasting success in Dubai and London, CFN’s entry into Singapore is part of our ongoing efforts to build a truly global crossover boxing brand. As one of crypto’s most loved networking events, CFN Off-Chain Singapore will play host to some of the biggest names in the industry, with a heady mix of pro challengers and regional boxing talents adding to the adrenaline-charged environment. The next one year will see us take the CFN brand to major crypto conferences in MENA, APAC and the Americas, including in Las Vegas, as part of the brand’s evolution into a year-round league format.”

Adhering to all protocols laid out by the WBC, including a stipulated training period for its challengers, the main highlight of Off-Chain Singapore will be the battle for the prestigious CFN Crypto Belt, with an unannounced challenger sparring off against popular web3 influencer HedgedHog, as well as professional MMA fighter & boxer Keith Berry known as NFT Kid squaring off against Chento. These electrifying fights are just a few of the night’s highlights, with a total of 12 matchups featuring 16 fighters from both the crypto world and local professional boxing talent.

With 2,000+ guests expected in person and a projected 1,500,000+ views on the livestream, CFN Off-Chain Singapore is expected to create history by surpassing the popularity of previous editions in London (June 2024) and Dubai (April 2024) which attracted 800,000+ and 1 million+ livestream viewers respectively.

Founded in 2021 by Rahul Suri, Jai Vora, Rookie XBT, Raghav Jerath, and Mohd Abu Salah, the upcoming Off-Chain event will be a curtain raiser for big-ticket CFN bouts in UAE, Hong Kong and the US, in the coming months.

About Crypto Fight Night

Crypto Fight Night is an avant-garde platform designed to bring together the dynamic energy of combat sports to the futuristic audience of crypto investors, entrepreneurs and influencers. Inaugurated in 2021 and organised under the banner of Savy Promotions, CFN has garnered critical acclaim from both the boxing and crypto communities, experiencing continuous growth annually through a series of successful championships. CFN’s pioneering collaboration with the World Boxing Council represents a historic milestone in both the professional boxing and the crypto domain, establishing CFN as a distinctive and influential Crossover Boxing IP. Off-chain is CFN’s international event series, uniting regional fans from across the globe. 

Event Overview:

• Date & Location: September 19th at Hall C, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
• Key fighters: Hedgedhog, Keith Berry, Dawood Savage, Elroy Crypto, Tina Show, Krown 
• Expected Live Attendance: 2000+
• Fights: A total of 12 fights, featuring 16 fighters from the crypto industry and local pro talent

For more details: https://cfn.wtf/ 

To register for CFN Off-Chain Singapore: https://ticketmaster.sg/activity/detail/24sg_cfn2024

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