The inaugural event in the new Global Titans Fight Series will take place next month in Dubai, at a rather notable location and featuring some of the most prominent names in combat sports. Here are the details.
What?
Global Titans Dubai – the first stop in a new series of fight nights comprising stars from the world of boxing and mixed martial arts.
Billed as the world’s first NFT (non-fungible token) pay-per-view sports event, the tagline reads: “The Showcase in the Skies of Dubai”. It comprises four boxing bouts, combining both exhibition fights and a world title clash.
When?
May 14 – from 10pm.
Where?
The helipad, Burj Al Arab.
Who?
The card is headlined by an exhibition bout between unbeaten former five-time world champion Floyd Mayweather (50-0) and “Dangerous” Don Moore, who like his lofty rival, is undefeated (19 pro bouts, the most recent coming in 2016).
The bill features another exhibition fight, with retired UFC great Anderson Silva against current UAE Warriors lightweight champion Bruno Machado, while former two-time world champion boxer Badou Jack takes on Egypt’s Hany Atiyo.
The night does boast a world championship bout, when former WBC female lightweight champion Delfine Persoon competes for another title. The Belgian boxer’s opponent will be confirmed this week.
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Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado will take on UFC great Anderson Silva in exhibition match on Burj Al Arab's helipad on May 14. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Bruno Machado prepares for the exhibition match against UFC great Anderson Silva at the Burj Al Arab next month. -
Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado trains for the fight against UFC great Anderson Silva. -
Bruno Machado will take on UFC great Anderson Silva in an exhibition match on Burj Al Arab's helipad next month. -
Bruno Machado will feature in an in exhibition match on Burj Al Arab's helipad. -
Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado trains for the match against UFC great Anderson Silva. -
Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado.
How to watch in UAE?
The event is open to attend to a select few – as of Tuesday, organisers say there are only 10 of 40 ringside seats remaining - but is also available via an exclusive livestream pay-per-view for NFT ticket holders.
The NFT ticket includes limited-edition 3D collectibles that can be traded, special video content and official media from the event.
The show will be broadcast as well on pay-per-view on LIVENow and via a selection of other international broadcasters. In the UAE and Mena region, Starzplay will livestream the event at no extra cost to subscribers. For more information, go to www.global-titans.com.
Inside Burj Al Arab
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The ceiling of the Royal Suite in the Burj Al Arab is 24K gold plated. Janice Rodrigues / The National -
The lobby of Burj Al Arab. The hotel has launched Inside Burj Al Arab, a 90-minute tour that takes visitors inside its most exclusive areas. Photo: Burj Al Arab -
Inside Burj Al Arab has butlers giving guests a tour inside the luxury hotel. Photo: Burj Al Arab -
A gold-plated television inside the living room. Janice Rodrigues / The National -
The library inside the Royal Suite makes for a good photo opportunity. Janice Rodrigues / The National -
The dining room inside the Royal Suite. Janice Rodrigues / The National -
A plush cushion inside the pink bedroom as part of the Royal Suite in the Burj Al Arab. Janice Rodrigues / The National -
A bathroom in the Royal Suite of the Burj Al Arab. Janice Rodrigues / The National -
A shower with 24K gold tiles. Janice Rodrigues / The National -
The bed in the Royal Suite's queen bedroom, complete with a mirror on the ceiling. Janice Rodrigues / The National -
Staff uniforms are displayed as part of the Inside Burj Al Arab tour. Janice Rodrigues / The National -
A Burj Al Arab replica within the hotel. It can be viewed from the Experience Suite. Janice Rodrigues / The National
