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Everlast Worldwide Inc. has unveiled their 2012 global marketing campaign which takes aim at introducing and educating a new group of target users on the fitness benefits of fight sports training.

Everlast Worldwide Inc. has unveiled their 2012 global marketing campaign which takes aim at introducing and educating a new group of target users on the fitness benefits of fight sports training. The UNLEASH campaign is focused on reinforcing Everlast's prominence within the boxing and MMA communities while looking to further expand its presence beyond traditional ring and cage boundaries and into the lives of a wider variety of consumers. "The reality is that whether you're a professional athlete, avid gym member or a stay-at-home mom, fight sports training is relevant to anyone searching for a great, full-body workout," says Neil Morton, CEO of Everlast Worldwide. "UNLEASH will be a great vehicle for us to broaden our consumer base and inspire a new group of users to adopt fight sports training into their workout routine."

Local New York residents are being encouraged to support NYC Outward Bound at an upcoming special theater event in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater (242 West 45th Street).

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The following is a statement by CORE National Spokesman, Niger Innis:

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