Khortytsa Vodka Sponsors Golovkin v. Monroe Middleweight World Championship Fight in LA

New York, NY, May 19, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Khortytsa (Hor-Ti-Tsa) Vodka was the official sponsor of the Gennady Golovkin v. Willie Monroe Middleweight World Championship fight held Saturday, May 16 at the Forum in Los Angeles, CA, and broadcast on HBO.  Khortytsa is imported to the United States by Global Spirits USA.

Golovkin, 32-0 (29KO’s) defended his World Boxing Association, International Boxing Organization and “Interim” World Boxing Council Middleweight World Titles against the #2-ranked challenger Monroe, 19-1-0 (6KO’s).

"We're thrilled to have sponsored this fight. Khortytsa Vodka is the number one imported vodka in Kazakhstan, where Golovkin is from, so his fan base is quite familiar with our product."

Max Dubossarsky, Global Spirits USA CEO

Golovkin claimed his 20th consecutive knockout victory and retained his WBA middleweight crown against Monroe.  The 33-year-old floored Monroe twice in the second round before landing the decisive blow 45 seconds into the sixth.

“We’re thrilled to have sponsored this fight,” said Global Spirits USA CEO, Max Dubossarsky.  “Khortytsa Vodka is the number one imported vodka in Kazakhstan, where Golovkin is from, so his fan base is quite familiar with our product.”

The former Olympian, defending his title for a 14th time, has knocked out all his opponents since June 2008.

Those watching live or via HBO saw the brand name on the canvas, turnbuckles and ring girls.

Khortytsa Vodka staged a photo area for fans where posed on the canvas with Khortytsa ring girls.

Khortytsa is an award-winning vodka with a taste that has been described as, “spring water clear with a big, assertive, snack cracker/grain aroma. Toasty on the palate, it is dry with a creamy texture. A winner on all levels.”

Khortytsa is considered a strong value, retailing for a suggested $14.99/per 750ml. 

“Khortytsa is recognized as one of the world’s leading vodkas because it over delivers on quality in relation to its price,” noted Steve Ackerman, National Director of Sales at Global Spirits.  “The brand is growing quite rapidly in the US, and was up over 30% in 2014.”

About Global Spirits:

A Fortune 500 Company in Europe, Global Spirits was established in 2008 and has operational hubs in New York, Moscow and Kiev. The company has over 5,000 employees, with annual volume exceeding 12 million cases in over 80 countries.   Key strategic brands include: Khortytsa Vodka (4th largest selling vodka brand at 6.4 million cases*), Morosha Vodka (fastest growing international vodka brand at 3.3 million cases*), Pervak Vodka (acquired in 2013) and LEAF Vodka (launched in the US October 2013).

*According to Drinks International, Khortytsa was the third largest selling global vodka brand at 6.4MM cases.