BUILD A CAREER- NOT JUST A RECORD.
START THE PIPELINE.
FOR AMATEURS, EARLY PROS, AND FIGHTERS WHO THINK LONG-TERM.
The Eleventh Round help fighters stabilize their income, protect their future, and move through the sport with strategy instead of chaos.
For fighters who want stability, think-long-term, and take responsibility.
The Solution
Career Strategy & Pace Control
Financial Literacy for Fighters
Brand & Sponsorship Readiness
Transition Planning Beyond Fighting
Offer Stack
1. Amateur/Early Pro Pipeline
Education, structure, and mentorship access.
2. SponsorForge
Sponsor positioning, pitch deck templates, and deal guidance.
3. Transition Blueprint
For injured, retiring, and post-career fighters, plan your next chapter.
How It Works
At The Eleventh Round, we know fighters are more than athletes — they’re entrepreneurs, brands, and leaders in and out of competition.
Our services are designed to help your combat sports athletes take control of their careers and build lasting success.
Join the pipeline (education + community), build readiness (brand, conduct, finances), and unlock mentorship and other opportunities.
Whether you're looking to learn ways to negotiate contracts, expand your personal brand, secure sponsorships, or manage your career with confidence, our services provide the educational tools and guidance you need.
This isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Every fighter has a unique journey, and we work with them to design strategies tailored to their goals, values, and future.
From amateurs preparing for the next step, to professionals building legacy, our mission is to help fighters fight smarter — inside and outside of competition.
Highlighted Mentors
Connect with the industry's best.
Our highlighted consultants and mentors include elite fight managers, agents, matchmakers, career advisors, and fighters/coaches who have worked with regional and world-level talent across boxing, MMA, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu. Whether your fighter is navigating early amateur decisions or professional decisions, our consultants are here to provide strategic guidance tailored to your fighters' goals.
With a proven track record in athlete development, sponsorship acquisition, and brand growth, our consultants are handpicked and vetted for both integrity and excellence. Sessions are conducted one-on-one and booked securely through our platform.
Transparent. Vetted. Athlete-first.
Invest in your future- one hour at a time.
With our membership tier, companies can purchase the following packages: bronze for $2,500.00/month, silver for $3,000.00/month, gold for $3,500.00/month. Every additional fighter will be $300.00/month and individual fighters can set up consultations at $60.00/hour.
Heather Issers- Business Consultant at Fight Matrix
"Hi, Combat Sports! My name is Heather Issers, and I am a mentor with The Eleventh Round. I have been an avid viewer of Boxing and MMA for decades. Judo is the martial art that I most admire. As a teenager I practiced for a bit. This piqued my interest in MMA since 2001. Now I am on a new journey, hitting the dojo when possible. Learning how to methodically adapt to Judo, currently is a hobby that I enjoy. At FightMatrix, I am the business development consultant. I also am an MMA and boxing writer. I look forward to helping the next generation of combat sports flourish through my knowledge of building a business, personal branding, and financial literacy!"
John Weaver- FIU Senior and Agent Intern at first round management
"Hi, I am John Weaver, a senior at FIU and a mentor with The Eleventh Round. I study sports management with the hopes of becoming a sports agent. I want to become an agent so that I can help athletes ensure their dreams can come true. As their agent I hope to guide my clients along the path of fiscal responsibility, and wise decisions so that they can maintain a long career, and remain prosperous after their career. With The Eleventh Round, I cannot wait to guide the next generation of fighters and serve as an educational consultant to help fighters with financial literacy, saving and investing, fiscal responsibility, and marketing."
Gwen Legge- Owner of Eruption Boxing & MMA Management
“Hi, all! My name is Gwen Legge, a manager and the owner of Eruption Boxing, as well as the Executive Producer of future hit Movie “Legacy in the Ring”, describing my rise to dominance in the male-dominated combat sports management field! In addition, I have over 40 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development & strategy, and I am a current Hall of Famer at the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame! I am one of the most widely-respected and recognized women in combat sports, and as a mentor with The Eleventh Round, I aim to educate fighters and mentor them on personal branding, financial literacy in contracts, career strategy, and sponsorship acquisition!"
Antonio Palmieri- Fighter Operations & Events at OTX Boxing & Lawyer
"My name is Tony Palmieri, and I have worked in professional boxing promotion for nearly a
decade. I have worked directly with world champions including Tiara Brown, Chris Algieri, Joe Smith Jr., Oshae Jones, Demetrius Andrade, Zab Judah, and hundreds of other fighters at some of the sport’s premier venues. Learning the business under Joe DeGuardia, I later joined the up-and- coming promotion Overtime Boxing, where I currently serve as Manager of Fighter Operations and Events. I am also the Executive Vice President of Long Island Boxing Charities, a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds for retired fighters in need and supports amateur boxing."
Educational Video!: Reshat Mati and New York Sports Science
Huge shoutout to New York Sports Science and Reshat Mati for making this interview! Above is the interview's link. This video is an amazing example of how exciting the fighter's journey can be. Here, Reshat Mati discusses his amateur journey, signing with Eddie Hearn, the importance of work ethic, and his goals with his career. Amazing video that all fighters can learn from and gain some real takeaways.
The fight doesn’t start in the ring — it starts with knowledge.
At The Eleventh Round, we offer a growing library of free educational resources designed specifically for combat sports athletes.
Built by experienced fighters, coaches, and consultants, our lessons cover what most gyms don’t teach: Financial literacy — budgeting, taxes, contracts, and long-term planning Brand-building — how to position yourself for sponsorships and partnerships Mental performance — staying sharp through adversity Career strategy — navigating the amateur-to-pro transition, injuries, and post-fight life.
This content is 100% free to fighters — because we believe resilience starts with education. Whether your gym is partnered with us or not, you deserve access to the knowledge that can protect your future.
Our Video Library gives you exclusive access to short-form educational content from our network of vetted mentors — including world champions, top-ranked pros, and high-level performance experts.
These aren’t highlight reels — they’re real, unfiltered insights into what it takes to build a career in combat sports.
Topics include:
1. Navigating contracts & sponsorships
2. Mental resilience and fight preparation
3. Nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention
4. Brand building, social media, and self-promotion
5. Life outside the cage — financial planning, personal growth, and legacy
New videos added regularly. Free for fighters. Because success isn’t just earned in the gym — it’s learned behind the scenes.
DISCLAIMER: The Eleventh Round™ Mentorship & Consulting Program is for educational and motivational purposes only. The mentors and consultants listed are independent contractors who offer their personal insights based on their own experiences in combat sports. They are not acting as managers, promoters, or agents, and do not provide legal or medical advice. By booking a mentorship session, you acknowledge that The Eleventh Round™ is not responsible for any decisions you make as a result of these sessions. All sessions are non-refundable once completed, and any advice received is to be used at your own discretion. The Eleventh Round™ reserves the right to remove any mentor or suspend mentorship access at its sole discretion. We also note that we are NOT responsible for career outcomes and do not guarantee any career outcomes.