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Press coverage of IVB and the world-record fight night, from legacy sports desks and global media. Stories curated, links to the source.
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FeaturedBBC Sport16 Jan 2026
San Francisco event aims to top attendance record
Civic Center Plaza becomes an open-air arena streamed on YouTube, with a world-record crowd target.
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San Francisco ChronicleJan 2026
San Francisco aims to draw 140,000 for boxing match, eyeing heavyweight title bout
Local deep coverage on the Civic Center plan, attendance target, and the scale of the build-out.
Read on San Francisco Chronicle
BoxingSceneJan 2026
New kid on the block Ed Pereira ready to ruffle feathers
Profile coverage around Ed Pereira's entry into boxing and IVB's early moves.
Read on BoxingScene
Broadcast NowJan 2026
iVisit Boxing chief on its grand aims to change the sport
Broadcast Sport speaks with CEO Ed Pereira on the world-record crowd ambition and the bigger plan behind iVB.
Read on Broadcast NowSF Standard21 Jan 2026
The London promoter betting he can pack 135,000 fans into San Francisco for a single fight
A big-city lens on the record attempt and what it means for SF as a cultural event.
Read on SF Standard
AS (Spain)Jan 2026
San Francisco goes for the historic attendance record for a boxing fight thanks to iVisit
Spanish coverage highlighting the civic-scale format and historical record attempt.
Read on AS (Spain)
AMNYMar 2026
FDNY's Bravest prepare for Battle of the Badges III at Madison Square Garden
New York's bravest firefighters train ahead of the charity boxing event at MSG, backed by IVB in support of first-responder causes.
Read on AMNY
Fire EngineeringMar 2026
2026 Battle of the Badges III: NYC First Responders Step Into the Ring
Fire Engineering covers the upcoming Battle of the Badges III event in New York City, spotlighting the first-responder fighters and IVB's role as presenting sponsor.
Read on Fire EngineeringFightnews26 Feb 2026
iVB To Sponsor Battle Of The Badges III At MSG
Fightnews covers iVB's sponsorship of Battle of the Badges III at Madison Square Garden, supporting New York first-responder charities.
Read on Fightnews
