Professionalism
Authenticity
Innovation
Who We Are And Why It Matters
49 Knockout PR is a sports public relations and athlete management agency in Charleston, specializing in all athletics, including combat sports athletes. We help athletes build brands, gain exposure, and secure sponsorships and partnerships that turn talent into opportunity. Every decision connects to a clear strategy for visibility, income, and legacy.
Our Uncompromising Standards
We maintain an intentionally selective client roster to guarantee direct, transparent communication and personalized advocacy. Every media campaign, partnership, and brand opportunity is engineered to protect your reputation while managing your athletic career as a serious, high-growth business.
Integrity
We communicate honestly, protect your reputation, and prioritize long-term trust.
Strategy
We treat every athlete as a brand with a clear strategic growth roadmap.
Legacy
We build brands and opportunities that continue beyond competition.
Myesha Williams, MBA
Founder | 49 Knockout PR | Publicist, Brand Strategist & Athlete Representation
My name is Myesha Williams, Founder of 49 Knockout PR, where I specialize in athlete representation, public relations, brand strategy, sponsorship development, and marketing for emerging and professional athletes across all sports. My mission is to help athletes build powerful personal brands that create opportunities far beyond competition.
I hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) and am currently a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Candidate, where my research focuses on business strategy, branding, leadership, and the evolving landscape of athlete marketing, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), and sports business. My academic background, combined with real-world brand development experience, allows me to create strategic, long-term growth plans that position athletes for success both on and off the field, court, ring, or track.
At 49 Knockout PR, we believe an athlete is more than a competitor—they are a brand. We work with athletes to secure sponsorships and partnerships, strengthen their public image, increase media visibility, grow their fan base, develop merchandise opportunities, and build lasting business ventures that extend well beyond their playing careers.
Whether launching a professional debut, preparing an athlete for NIL opportunities, expanding an established personal brand, or connecting athletes with corporate partners, our focus is on creating sustainable careers built on authenticity, strategic storytelling, and meaningful relationships.
We partner with organizations, sponsors, and businesses that recognize the value of investing in athletes who inspire communities and represent excellence both in competition and in life.
49 Knockout PR is committed to helping athletes maximize their potential, elevate their influence, and build legacies that endure long after the final whistle, finish line, or championship moment.
Building Champions. Creating Brands. Leaving Legacies.
Dominating The Legacy Era
To become the nation’s premier sports public relations and athlete management firm by architecting influential personal brands, securing high-value corporate partnerships, and engineered long-term careers that cement a permanent athletic legacy.