Corona Extra to launch boxing bottles

Corona Extra the number one imported beer in the US is set to launch its limited edition “Legends” bottles for the fifth consecutive year.

Corona will release ‘collectible’ 18-pack 340ml bottles featuring six different legendary boxers throughout the UK from August 15.

Roberto Duran, Manos de Piedra, Thomas Hearns, Wilfredo Gomez, Bazooka and Juan Manuel Marquez, as well as PBC fighters Deontay Wilder and Errol Spence will feature on thebottles.

"Corona is proud to continue to support our consumers and their love of boxing for the fifth year in a row with the launch of these collectible bottles,” said John Alvarado, vice president of Corona Extra.

Timothy Smith, vice president, Haymon Boxing added: "The PBC Series is excited to continue our relationship with Corona Extra for the fifth consecutive year.

“Featuring these great athletes on collectible bottles will give fans another way to connect to the sport and the fighters they love.”