For the first time since before his professional debut, Troy Isley is a free agent.
Isley, 15-0 (5 KOs), posted a letter from Top Rank’s general counsel informing him that he is “no longer under an exclusive promotional contract.”
“He is free to discuss any bouts and/or his promotional rights with any third parties without restriction,” the letter says.
Isley signed with Top Rank in January 2021 and made his first appearance under the promoter’s banner one month later. That summer, the middleweight prospect also competed in the Olympics, which had been postponed by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Isley won his first tournament bout but was dispatched in his second, losing a decision to eventual bronze medalist Gleb Bakshi.
Isley only fought once in 2025, outpointing the 16-1 Etoundi Michel William in June on the undercard of a show that was supposed to be headlined by Keyshawn Davis vs. Edwin De Los Santos, until Davis came in massively overweight.
Isley is a 27-year-old who lives just outside of Washington, D.C., in Alexandria, Virginia. He is ranked fourth at 160lbs by the WBO and ninth by the WBC.
Top Rank has been without a TV deal since its contract with ESPN ended this past summer.
“Grateful to Top Rank for the opportunity to showcase my talent and live out my dream. I’ll always appreciate the platform, the experience, and the moments that helped shape me,” Isley wrote on social media. “Now it’s time for the next step. [...] I’ve put in the work, handled my business, and stayed ready. I’m open to conversations with promoters and managers about the right opportunities on the biggest stages. No rush. No noise. Just focus. Boxing fans know I come to fight every time. Let’s make something special.”
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