09/10/2021
Cliff Keen Wrestling has entered into a NIL marketing deal with University of Michigan Heavyweight and USA Men’s 125KG Freestyle wrestler, Mason Parris.
Parris joins Cliff Keen after an impressive three seasons as the Heavyweight starter for U of M. Mason finished the abbreviated 2020-21 season as All- American and NCAA Runner-Up in his Junior year of competition. He was also All-American and Big Ten Runner-Up in his sophomore season, before having the NCAA Tournament canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Two highlights of his freshman year at Michigan include a team-leading 13 pins and 32 wins. He was the 2019 Junior World Champion, and is one of the leading contenders for upcoming World teams.
“We are extremely excited to have Mason on our team. He encapsulates the best of our sport and is a great role model for younger wrestlers. His abilities and accomplishments on the mat are there for everyone to see. However, I’m always impressed with the way he conducts himself off the mat. That’s where his character shines through. At Michigan, Mason is studying to be a civil engineer. He is proof that you can be both very successful on the mat and in the classroom; which is a tremendous message to send to young wrestlers looking to emulate their heroes,” said Tom Keen, President of Cliff Keen Athletic.
Training with UM and the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club at the Michigan RTC in Ann Arbor, Mason will be a prominent fixture in Cliff Keen’s brand marketing and advertising to the Wrestling market.
“I am very excited to announce that I will be partnering with Cliff Keen Athletic,” said Parris. “They represent my beliefs of commitment, integrity, and passion for the sport of wrestling. I am thankful to be a part of the remarkable tradition at Cliff Keen Athletic and can’t wait for the ways we will work together to continue to grow and give back to wrestling."
A long-time supporter of amateur wrestling, Cliff Keen Athletic is the World’s leader in Wrestling uniforms, equipment, and training apparel.