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As news hit of 50 Cent filing for both personal and corporate bankruptcy, the first thoughts among those in the boxing world (aside from jabs taken at the rapper/entrepreneur) was how it would affect those currently trapped under his SMS Promotions label.
The roster of fighters doesn't run very deep, but does include a hot prospect in Ryan Martin. The 22-year old unbeaten lightweight—born and raised in Chattanooga, Tenn. but who now fights out of Cleveland—was enjoying a steady stream of ring action, piling up 13 fights through his first 20 months in the pro ranks.
However, his career came to a screeching halt following his last ring apperance in May, save for quality sparring time with Shawn Porter in helping him prepare for an eventual win over Adrien Broner. While he is forced to wait out the terms of his existing promotional contract, Martin can take comfort in knowing the rest of his team is firmly in his corner.
Proof was offered when longtime manager Tim VanNewhouse decided to extend his managerial pact with the promising lightweight, even if it means coming on his own dime.
"Ryan’s been feeling a bit let down since learning the news of SMS. So I decided to renew our management agreement to help him feel more secure about his future," VanNewhouse informed BoxingScene.com. [Click Here To Read More]
The roster of fighters doesn't run very deep, but does include a hot prospect in Ryan Martin. The 22-year old unbeaten lightweight—born and raised in Chattanooga, Tenn. but who now fights out of Cleveland—was enjoying a steady stream of ring action, piling up 13 fights through his first 20 months in the pro ranks.
However, his career came to a screeching halt following his last ring apperance in May, save for quality sparring time with Shawn Porter in helping him prepare for an eventual win over Adrien Broner. While he is forced to wait out the terms of his existing promotional contract, Martin can take comfort in knowing the rest of his team is firmly in his corner.
Proof was offered when longtime manager Tim VanNewhouse decided to extend his managerial pact with the promising lightweight, even if it means coming on his own dime.
"Ryan’s been feeling a bit let down since learning the news of SMS. So I decided to renew our management agreement to help him feel more secure about his future," VanNewhouse informed BoxingScene.com. [Click Here To Read More]
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