Future Icons: This is Game Changing!

May 31, 2023

Morning, and welcome back to The Sports Road! Bringing you the very best that the sports-tech world has to offer, today is a big one… Expect some laughs, cringes, and most importantly, a HUGE announcement!

Here's what we got for ya today:

  • Future Icons: ONE MORE DAY!

  • John Mitchell: MMA’s Future?

  • AI is Going Too Far…

  • We Need to Talk About: The NBA

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Let's get into it!

Your Time is NOW - Future Icons Drops TOMORROW!

One. More. Day.

In 24 hours, you could be involved at the highest level of professional sport unlike ever before. With the John Mitchell Fan Token dropping tomorrow, June 1st at 7am UTC – trust us – you do NOT want to miss out!

By clicking on this link, you can involve yourself in a program unlike any other. Ever wonder what goes on behind-the-scenes in becoming one of the world's best athletes?

Well, this is your chance to not only find out, but take part as well. Oh yeah… There’s rewards in it for you too…

That’s right. While having unique opportunities like joining training sessions and getting fight tickets, in joining the program, you will actually be able to take home 5% of John Mitchell, one of Europe's most exciting MMA talents, prize money…

Backed by some of the biggest names in the tech business, you could join Future Icons in giving athletes opportunities to showcase their skills when otherwise they would not be able to.

Let’s not beat around the bush… Being an athlete right now is tough. You could literally be one of the world's most talented, but without proper backing, not make it that far.

I mean, did you know that to make it in the F1, Tennis or Olympics could cost more than six figures!

“Imagine identifying an athlete that goes on to have a career like Lewis Hamilton or Serina Williams - and you were part of the backing that made them into legends, the upside will be very substantial indeed… We think this is a revolutionary idea enabled by web3 that can completely redefine fan to athlete relationships.”

Chris Worsey, SportsIcon CEO and Co-Founder

Want to know more about John Mitchell? Say no more…

Introducing an Unprecedented Opportunity to Invest in an MMA Superstar - John Mitchell Fan Tokens!

Are you a sports enthusiast with dreams of backing a rising athlete, witnessing their ascent, and reaping the rewards of their hard-earned success? Imagine being a part of an MMA prodigy's journey without breaking a sweat, taking a punch, or finding yourself in a rear-naked chokehold.

🥊 Get ready to invest in the future of mixed martial arts (MMA) with our first-ever John Mitchell Fan Tokens! With these tokens, you'll share in the triumphs of this future MMA icon, as you participate in John's prize money earnings throughout his illustrious career.

Meet John Mitchell, the Irish MMA sensation boasting a Pro MMA record of 6-1-0 (W-L-D). Standing at 6'0" (183cm) and fighting in the Lightweight division, John is affiliated with MMA Cork and PFL. His next opponent: Geisym Derouiche.

Token holders enjoy a wealth of benefits, including:

💰 A percentage of John's winnings

💬 Exclusive social events with the fighter himself

🎟 Select fight tickets and VIP access

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Sale starts 1st June at 8am here https://futureicons.sportsicon.com/

John Mitchell: You Don’t Want to Miss This…

On a path that could set him on course to $1 million in only a year's time, John Mitchell is one of MMA’s most exciting prospects.

Coming from a fighting family, Mitchell – who currently has a 6-1 record – fights in MMA’s most exciting division - Lightweight.

With his upcoming debut in the PFL only getting closer, by getting involved tomorrow, you could be part of a very successful journey…

Having honed his craft across the world, Mitchell has a balanced skill-set that means he’s comfortable anywhere in a fight.

With experience beyond what many would expect, listen to Mitchell talk about his career, plans, and what he wants to achieve here!

Stating that it’s what he felt best suited for the progression of his career, the choice to fight in the PFL over other promotions looks better and better each day…

Taking the game by storm, the PFL has recently signed some of the world’s biggest fighters – Francis Ngannou and Cedric Doumbe to name a few.

It doesn’t just stop there, though. On a mission to become the world’s biggest MMA organisation, the promotion recently joined with SportsIcon to create their very own Metaverse experience.

Planning to eventually win the PFL world championship, Mitchell would join the sports greats and bring home some BIG rewards.

You do NOT want to miss out…

ROBOTS ARE TAKING OVER!

So from talking about some of sports most exciting athletes, in classic Sports Road fashion, it’s time to talk about some robots. You know what they say… Dread it, Run from it, Destiny arrives all the same.

Alright, alright. Cringey. We get it. It won’t happen again (it will). But seriously, this next story is pretty interesting…

So, Generative AI – probably the single most talked about topic in tech this year. To be fair, it’s for good reason.

Showing people the true power of technology, generative AI has shown itself to be able to give unique and personalised experiences that are tailor made to the users needs. Whether it be art, music, or even just innovative ways to enhance people’s daily lives, AI has made technology feel more accessible than ever.

With all that, you may ask – what now?

Well, former NBA superstar, Carmelo Anthony, has announced his very own AI twin, and it is SCARILY realistic 🤣🤣

Yep, in partnership with Soul Machine, the digital twin is already out on most social media platforms. Hear what he had to say here:

Coming only a week after announcing his retirement, it seems pretty clear as to where Anthony’s future lies…

“As Carmelo expands his business portfolio, we are fortunate to have a strong partnership with him and a shared vision and excitement for what Digital Twins can offer the world. The launch of Digital Melo on social media is our first big socialisation of a Digital Celebrity, and we know the sky's the limit from here.”

Greg Cross, CEO of Soul Machines

We Need to Talk About: The NBA

Wow, where do we start?

3-0 down, back to 3-3. The stage was set. The Celtics were going to do the unthinkable and become the first ever team to overturn a 3-0 deficit in a playoff final…

Playing at home, following that dramatic buzzer beater, it has to be said that going into the game there was a certain expectation. I mean, they couldn’t lose after that, could they? They could.

They lost, and it was not pretty…

Losing out 104-83, credit has to be given to the Heat. Seeking their first NBA title in 10 years, they are actually – get this – the biggest playoff underdogs in the last 30 years!

“Sometimes you have to suffer for the things you really want… This group has shown fortitude when there are inevitable let-downs and failures, but has that perseverance to pick yourself up, that collective spirit to keep on forging ahead.”

Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat Head Coach

Spurred on by star-man, Jimmy Butler, the Heat will come up against the Denver Nuggets in the championship game, making them the first eighth seed team to do so since 1999!

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