Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced a partnership with undefeated British heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma as part of its strategy to expand its athlete-focused name, image and likeness digital asset platform, currently in development with Sports Illustrated. The collaboration, centered around Itauma’s March 28, 2026 fight in Manchester, is expected to showcase the company’s technology while exploring future NIL monetization opportunities, including digital content and fan engagement initiatives, as Datavault AI targets a commercial platform launch in the second half of 2026.
According to the press release, the partnership aligns with Datavault AI’s broader mission to lead AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization in the Web 3.0 environment. The company’s cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions through its collaborative Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Its Acoustic Science Division includes WiSA, ADIO, and Sumerian patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound. The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization across industries including sports and entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy.
The Information Data Exchange (IDE) enables Digital Twins and secure NIL licensing, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s customizable technology suite offers AI/ML automation, third-party integration, analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, the company is publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker DVLT. More information is available at www.dvlt.ai.
This partnership with Moses Itauma, who remains undefeated in his professional career, represents a key step for Datavault AI in demonstrating how its technology can be applied to athlete branding and fan engagement. The upcoming fight in Manchester provides a high-profile platform to showcase capabilities that could later be scaled to other athletes and sports properties. The company’s NIL platform, developed with Sports Illustrated, aims to offer athletes new ways to monetize their digital presence through secure licensing and fan interaction.
The announcement comes as Datavault AI continues to expand its footprint in the sports and entertainment sector. By partnering with a rising star like Itauma, the company positions itself at the intersection of sports, technology, and digital asset management. For investors, the collaboration signals progress toward the commercial launch of the NIL platform, which could open new revenue streams. The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/OlLvK.
