Big punching undefeated welterweight "Lucky Boy" Omotoso of Nigeria today signed with Top Rank. He has a record of 18-0, 16 KOs and is trained by Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, Calif.
Top Rank's chief matchmaker Bruce Trampler first spotted Lucky Boy while he was involved in some wicked sparring with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr a few weeks ago at the Wild Card Gym.
"Lucky Boy is skilled and he hits real hard. He got my attention real quick," Trampler said.
Lucky Boy, who had been boxing in Australia, said he took a flight months ago to meet Freddie Roach because "I heard so much about him.
"Freddie is the best trainer there is in boxing," Lucky Boy said. "Already he has taught me footwork, to attack from different angles, how to throw hard punches. He is the best and now I am with the best promotional company in Top Rank."
Trampler said he Top Rank will soon announce the first bout for Lucky Boy. He is managed by Steven Feder who also handles super welterweight contender Vanes 'Nightmare' Martirosyan