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Im excited to see how he looks. Surprised Golden Boy didnt take him, i assumed that he was the main reason for moving into the UK market
ANTHONY JOSHUA has finally quit the amateur ranks and turned pro after choosing Matchroom as his promoter in a four-year deal.
Now living in London, Joshua struck gold at the 2012 Olympic Games in the super-heavyweight division to become one of boxing’s most sought after signings.
But after talking to all the major promoters, it is understood Joshua accepted less money with Matchroom because his fights will be aired on Sky Sports.
He was forced to delay his decision to move into the paid ranks as he needed delicate surgery to repair ankle damage shortly after the Games.
Joshua joins the same stable as fellow Olympians Tom Stalker and Luke Campbell, who makes his pro debut in home town Hull next Saturday.
They were part of the hugely successful 10 strong GB boxing team at the London Games and both were awarded MBE’s by the Queens for winning gold medals.
Joshua is the fourth to move to the paid ranks from the 2012 GB squad.
He joins Liverpool’s GB team captain Tom Stalker, who is undefeated in five, Hull’s bantamweight Campbell, who rose to fame when he finished runner up in the recent Dancing on Ice series, and Lowestoft middleweight Anthony Ogogo, the winner of his first two pro fights.
Now living in London, Joshua struck gold at the 2012 Olympic Games in the super-heavyweight division to become one of boxing’s most sought after signings.
But after talking to all the major promoters, it is understood Joshua accepted less money with Matchroom because his fights will be aired on Sky Sports.
He was forced to delay his decision to move into the paid ranks as he needed delicate surgery to repair ankle damage shortly after the Games.
Joshua joins the same stable as fellow Olympians Tom Stalker and Luke Campbell, who makes his pro debut in home town Hull next Saturday.
They were part of the hugely successful 10 strong GB boxing team at the London Games and both were awarded MBE’s by the Queens for winning gold medals.
Joshua is the fourth to move to the paid ranks from the 2012 GB squad.
He joins Liverpool’s GB team captain Tom Stalker, who is undefeated in five, Hull’s bantamweight Campbell, who rose to fame when he finished runner up in the recent Dancing on Ice series, and Lowestoft middleweight Anthony Ogogo, the winner of his first two pro fights.
Im excited to see how he looks. Surprised Golden Boy didnt take him, i assumed that he was the main reason for moving into the UK market
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