Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) has announced a partnership with undefeated British heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma, as part of its strategy to expand its athlete-focused name, image and likeness (NIL) digital asset platform, currently in development with Sports Illustrated. The collaboration, centered around Itauma’s March 28, 2026 fight in Manchester, is expected to showcase the company’s technology while exploring future NIL monetization opportunities, including digital content and fan engagement initiatives, as Datavault AI targets a commercial platform launch in the second half of 2026.
This partnership comes as Datavault AI continues to develop its cloud-based platform that delivers comprehensive solutions through its collaborative Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. The company’s Acoustic Science Division includes WiSA, ADIO, and Sumerian patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound. The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization across industries including sports and entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The Information Data Exchange (IDE) enables Digital Twins and secure NIL licensing, fostering responsible AI with integrity.
The partnership with Itauma highlights Datavault AI’s push into the sports and entertainment sector, leveraging its technology to create new revenue streams for athletes through digital asset monetization. The company’s customizable technology suite offers AI/ML automation, third-party integration, analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring. By aligning with a rising star like Itauma, Datavault AI aims to demonstrate the capabilities of its platform ahead of a broader commercial rollout.
Moses Itauma, known for his undefeated record and promising career in heavyweight boxing, represents a strategic target for NIL-focused platforms as athletes increasingly seek to control and monetize their digital identities. The March 28 fight in Manchester will serve as a testbed for Datavault AI’s technology, with potential implications for how athletes engage with fans and brands in the digital space.
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