Adrian Clark (entrepreneur)
Adrian Clark is an American entrepreneur and author. He is the owner of AC Sports Management, LLC, and creator of Protect Yourself at All Times. Clark is also a Boxing Manager.[1]
Early Life
Clark was born in Dallas, Texas on May 28, 1986, to Anthony and Loriette Clark. The youngest of two, his brother, Brandon Clark introduced him to the sport of Boxing. Brandon died in 2006.
Clark graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a BA in Communication (PR/Media).
AC Sports Management, LLC
Clark began his career in sports as an NPBA (National Basketball Players Association) Certifed Player Agent.[2] Shortly thereafter, On August 10, 2012, Clark created AC Sports Management, LLC[3] which specializes in contract negotiation for professional athletes, mainly in professional boxing. Notable clients of AC Sports consist of; Willie Monroe Jr. Ramsey Luna, James de la Rosa, Jerry Belmontes, Frank Galarza, Daquan Arnett and Chris Ousley. Clark has negotiated deals for his clients to fight on Showtime Championship Boxing, HBO Championship Boxing, NBC Sports and ESPN.[4] Clark was named to Forbes 30 Under 30(Sports) in 2016.[5]
Protect Yourself at All Times
Known as an advocate for fighters[6], Clark started PYaAT (Protect Yourself at All Times) to help educate and inform professional boxers on the business side of the sport.[7] In 2017, Everlast Worldwide partnered with Clark to host a new podcast, 'PYaAT - Business of Boxing' which is on itunes for download.[8] Clark's aim is to host a yearly symposium for fighters and provide continuing education programs to help educate and protect fighters, outside of the ring.[9]
Select Bibliography
In 2016, Clark self-published two books and became a vendor with Barnes & Noble for his books to sell in stores.
· 'i' A Guide for Young Entrepreneurs (2016) ISBN 1519302886[10]
· 'Protect Yourself at All Times: A Guide for Professional Boxers' (2016) ISBN 1535401753[11]
Personal Life
Clark is married to singer/songwriter Asha Childs. They have a son named Ace Clark.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Adrian Clark". Boxrec.
- ↑ Bradshaw, D'Bria. "Interview with Agent". SAB. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ↑ "AC Sports Management, LLC". AC Sports Management, LLC.
- ↑ Heitner, Darren. "From $3.17 in bank account to reputable boxing manager". Inc. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ↑ "Forbes 30 Under 30 (Sports)".
- ↑ Raspanti, John. "Fighting for a Change". The Grueling Truth. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ↑ Carbert, Michael. "Protect Yourself at All Times". The Fight City. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- ↑ "PYaAT - Business of Boxing". itunes.
- ↑ Connoly, Courtney. "Young Sports Manager Changing the Game of Boxing". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ↑ Clark, Adrian. i A Guide for Young Entrepreneurs. ISBN 1519302886. Search this book on
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- ↑ Clark, Adrian. Protect Yourself at All Times: A Guide for Professional Boxers. ISBN 1535401753. Search this book on &tag=everybodywikien-20
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