CAVE CREEK, Ariz., Jan. 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dethrone Royalty Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:DRHC) (OTCQB:DRHC), (or "DRHC"), also known as Dethrone Beverage, announced that it has signed a three (3) year Exclusive Endorsement Agreement with Haloti Ngata, Defensive End of this year's AFC Division Champions Baltimore Ravens.
Dethrone will have the right to use Haloti Ngata's name, photograph, picture, appearance, likeness, signature, reputation, quotations, other endorsements, personal or professional background and experience, as well as video recordings of his appearances and audio recordings of his voice, to promote DRHC's sports nutrition beverage as well as their enhanced water beverage which will be marketed under the Dethrone Royalty Inc. brand as Dethrone Beverage.
Toby McBride, DRHC's CEO, said: "We are very pleased and excited that Haloti Ngata, Defensive End for the Baltimore Ravens, this year's AFC Division Champions, has agreed to promote and endorse our Beverage Products.
"We continue to attract superstar athletes like Haloti Ngata from this year's NFC Division Champions the San Francisco 49er's and Jonathan Quick from the LA Kings, last year's MVP and Stanley Cup winners, to promote our Sports Nutrition beverages. Haloti Ngata is the third of several key athletes we have signed or are about to sign to represent us and our products. The Dethrone Brand is very well known in the Mixed Martial Arts arena, and now it will be well known in the NFL and NHL and very soon in other sports."
About Haloti Ngata
Haloti Ngata is an American football Defensive End for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Oregon, and earned All-American honors. The Baltimore Ravens chose him in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft, and he has been selected for the Pro Bowl four times.
About Dethrone Royalty Holdings, Inc.
In February 2012 Dethrone Beverage, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dethrone Royalty Holdings, Inc.) entered into a Royalty Agreement with Dethrone Royalty Inc. for the purpose of manufacturing and distributing sports nutrition and water beverage under the Dethrone Beverage brand.
Dethrone Royalty Inc. has been an important factor in the growth of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports field, as can be seen through their various sponsorships of fighters and events. The Dethrone Royalty brand was formed in 2009 and is based on the traditions of ancient kings; each of us is born and raised with the potential to rule our environment. The Royal Family includes top MMA athletes, world champion boxers and everyday kings. One family, following two rules: defeat thy rivals and demand their respect.
Nick Swinmurn is behind the success of Dethrone Royalty Inc. (licensor to DRHC). He was Founder of Zappos.com and is part owner of the NBA team the Golden State Warriors. Dethrone sponsors some of the best fighters in the world such as heavyweight champ Cain Valasquez, and multi-weight champions Josh Koscheck, Ben Henderson and Jose Aldo.
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About Dethrone Beverage:
Dethrone™ was carefully formulated to support mental focus and help increase blood flow, thereby giving the body the fuel necessary to power through the day. Whether you are looking to achieve optimal performance in the ring, on the field, or in the workplace, Dethrone™ will help give you "that something extra."
"Increase Muscular Strength, and Power Output. Increase Oxygen to the blood and mental focus. Increase Aerobic & Anaerobic Endurance and advanced recovery."
Dethrone's unique blends are designed to bridge the gap between energy drinks like Monster™, nutritional supplements, and hydration drinks like Gatorade™-- without negative effects. We are creating a new beverage segment. We are the triple threat that gives you the energy you need, hydrates like a sports drink, and gets you ready for your next move.
February 2013 is the launch date for Dethrone, beginning with their first sponsorship of a major sporting event, Texas vs. Nation Football Game in Allen, Texas. Dethrone will launch on the U.S. west coast with Tier One (major beer distributor), and be sold through chains like 7-11, Nugget Markets, C-Stores like AM PM, Circle K and Quik Trip.
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