Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) has announced a partnership with undefeated British heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma as part of its strategy to expand its athlete-focused name, image and likeness (NIL) digital asset platform, currently in development with Sports Illustrated. The collaboration centers around Itauma’s March 28, 2026, fight in Manchester and is expected to showcase the company’s technology while exploring future NIL monetization opportunities, including digital content and fan engagement initiatives.
Datavault AI is targeting a commercial platform launch in the second half of 2026. The partnership with Itauma represents a key step in demonstrating how the company’s technology can be applied to athlete branding and fan interaction. The company’s platform leverages its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions, which include patented technologies such as WiSA, ADIO, and Sumerian for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound, as well as Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization.
According to the press release, the collaboration is expected to showcase Datavault AI’s capabilities and explore potential NIL monetization avenues. The company’s Information Data Exchange (IDE) enables Digital Twins and secure NIL licensing, which could be utilized in this partnership. For more details on the announcement, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/OlLvK.
Datavault AI’s platform aims to provide comprehensive solutions across industries including sports and entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The company’s customizable technology suite offers AI/ML automation, third-party integration, analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, more information about the company can be found at www.dvlt.ai.
This partnership underscores the growing intersection of blockchain and AI technologies with sports and entertainment, particularly in the realm of athlete branding and fan engagement. As Datavault AI moves toward its platform launch, collaborations like this with high-profile athletes like Moses Itauma could help establish the company’s presence in the NIL market. The fight on March 28 will serve as a test case for how the technology can be integrated into live events and fan experiences.
