Richard Maynard

Skilled and experienced Public Relations professional with a proven track record spanning over 20 years of experience in the sports industry developing positive relations between organisations and the media. Strong communication skills and confident presentation abilities with high standards of attention to detail, who is calm yet focused under pressure.

Owner | Strike Sports Management Ltd. | September 2022 – Present 

Managing a group of 10 professional boxers and overseeing all aspects of their careers, including fight and training schedules; liaising with the British Boxing Board of Control to ensure compliance; negotiating contests and championship title bouts; ensuring medicals and financial accounts are up to date. 

Strategizing and securing high-impact PR opportunities, media coverage, and sponsorship agreements to elevate talent visibility and brand presence.  

Maintaining and negotiating management and promotional contracts. 

Owner | Maynard Communications | March 2016 – September 2022 

Independent PR with a high-profile client base, including World Champion boxers David Haye, Amir Khan, and James DeGale.  

Handled the media for prominent promotional organisations including BOXXER, Hennessy Sports and Premier Boxing Champions. 

Created press releases for iconic boxing brand Everlast on their new athlete signings. 

Led the media launch of the UFC Gym brand at its first UK location in Nottingham in November 2019, followed by Woking, to drive awareness and boost early subscriptions. 

Head of Public Relations | Queensberry Promotions | September 1999 – March 2016 

Under the guidance of renowned boxing promoter Frank Warren, company formerly operating as Frank Warren Promotions Ltd. and Sports Network Ltd.)  

Worked with world champion boxers, including Tyson Fury, Dereck Chisora, Amir Khan, James DeGale, Ricky Hatton, Joe Calzaghe, Mike Tyson, and Chris Eubank Jr. 

Coordinated domestic and international PR events, press conferences, talent interviews, photo opportunities and press tours, driving a 35% increase in media coverage for event launches. 

Managed press release cycles that ensured timely and impactful distribution of contest with maximum media coverage. 

Developed and maintained strong relationships with key sports media at international, national, and regional levels, leveraging exceptional media relations skills. 

Devised, delivered and coordinated effective PR campaigns and media strategies for events. 

BA Hons (2:1) in Business | Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge | 1996 – 1999