London, UK – Thursday 18th June 2026 – In an era of seismic change for boxing – seeing new global promoters, new broadcasters, international investment, and cross-over stars entering the sport, one thing has remained unchanged. The way we watch the sport, both in the arena and on TV. Now Gladius launches to utilise the latest technology to bring boxing into a new era for fans.
Gladius, the pioneering performance intelligence and next-generation sports content platform, will make its global debut on July 18th when Harlem Eubank headlines a major fight night at London’s Copper Box Arena. The event will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN in partnership with MF Pro and Neilson Boxing.
Oliver Hickey, CEO of Gladius, said: “This is the beginning of a new era of combat sports. Gladius creates a single, trustworthy source of truth by intelligently combining video, volumetric capture, audio, and wearable sensors. On July 18th, fans will see every punch’s power, speed, and impact in real time, with Matrix-style volumetric replays and insights that turn raw action into compelling understanding. We believe we are building the definitive infrastructure for the future of sport.”
Kalle Sauerland, Co-Founder of MF Pro, added: “We’re proud to partner with Gladius for this groundbreaking event. Boxing has always been a sport of heart and skill, but Gladius elevates it with data that fans have never had access to before. Harlem Eubank is the perfect fighter to showcase this technology – a dynamic talent whose performance will come to life like never before.”
Harlem Eubank commented: “On July 18, live on DAZN, I will remind the sport that I am at world level operator. David Papot is more than a gate-keeper to the top of the welterweight division; he is a proven threat to anyone at 147lbs. But I plan to dispatch of this challenge in devastating and conclusive fashion, sending a warning shot to the champions in my weight class. Thanks to my promoters, MF Pro, who are working with Gladius on this event, who are bringing some really interesting ideas and concepts for the viewers on DAZN.”
On July 18th, audiences will witness boxing like never before. Fans will have access to real-time performance intelligence with power, speed, combinations, and fatigue metrics overlaid live during the fight. They will also experience Matrix-style volumetric replays that allow significant shots to be viewed from any angle, providing a complete 360-degree perspective of the action.
In addition, Gladius’ innovative digital gum shield technology will reveal the exact impact points and force of each blow, while the company’s groundbreaking AI Audio system will deliver crystal-clear punch sounds throughout the entire Copper Box Arena – a first for boxing.
DAZN viewers will enjoy AI-personalised feeds, dynamic viewing angles, rich story-driven insights, and interactive tools that transform passive viewing into deep immersion. Arena fans will experience a production built to Wembley standards, with live data on screens and revolutionary audio that ensures no one misses a moment.
Gladius solves long-standing challenges in sport; fragmented data, declining broadcast models, piracy, and limited fan engagement, while creating new revenue opportunities and building greater trust through explainable, auditable AI with confidence scoring.
By dramatically improving the fan experience, Gladius aims to grow boxing’s global audience, increase revenues, and deliver bigger opportunities for athletes. Fighters and coaches will also benefit from detailed, objective post-fight analysis to sharpen training and strategy.
For more information on Gladius and the July 18th event, visit www.gladius.world
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About Gladius
Gladius is a pioneering technology company building the trusted performance intelligence and next-generation content platform for live sport. By fusing multiple data sources into a reliable, real-time source of truth, Gladius is revolutionising how sports are analysed, consumed, monetised, and experienced.