Argentinian power puncher Gustavo Lemos has signed a long-term promotional contract with Top Rank. Lemos, a world-ranked contender at lightweight and junior welterweight, will be co-promoted by Top Rank in association with O.R. Promotions.
His ring return date will be announced shortly.
“Gustavo Lemos is a talented, fan-friendly fighter, and we look forward to giving him the platform and fights he deserves,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “He is a handful for any fighter at 135 or 140 pounds.”
Lemos said, "When my promoters from O.R. Promotions told me that they had begun talks with Top Rank, I was thankful. The wait and hard work have paid off, and I will make the most of this opportunity. I am finally entering the big leagues, fulfilling a lifelong dream, and getting closer and closer to the possibility of becoming a world champion. Being part of the best promotional company in the world motivates me to give my best every day in training. Thank you, Top Rank, for your trust. I can’t wait for the future.”
“We have been working for a long time to achieve this great alliance with Top Rank, and we are thrilled that it’s finally happened. Gustavo deserves this opportunity, and boxing deserves a champion like him. Indeed, we dare say it needs him,” said Sebastian Rivero of O.R. Promotions. “And we are happy that one of the most important promoters in the world shares our belief in Gustavo. We are sure that the best opportunities will come from Top Rank.”
Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs), from Buenos Aires, is an eight-year pro who fought exclusively in his homeland while building a 29-0 record. In March 2022, he demolished former world champion Lee Selby in five rounds at Luna Park in an IBF lightweight world title eliminator. He became the first fighter to knock out Selby, a 32-fight veteran who retired shortly after the bout. Lemos returned in December 2023 with a first-round stoppage over Javier Jose Clavero. In April, he faced unbeaten American Richardson Hitchins in an IBF junior welterweight world title eliminator, coming up on the short end of a debated decision.
Top Rank Signs Top Contender Gustavo Lemos
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boxingitisThu May 30, 2024, 6:13 PM UTC
Don't worry, DAZN will be there for them. Easier to make big fights.
Boricua181Thu May 30, 2024, 1:17 PM UTC
Gustavo Lemos really deserved the win against Richardson Hitchins. He made Richardson's last name a reality, because he hit his chin over, and over again.
It's a testament to Richardson's will to keep on fighting, because he was being pressured up against the ropes, and taking a pounding.
They put on a heck of a fight when they
NightfallThu May 30, 2024, 7:49 AM UTC
Gotta replace Stevenson should he leave TR:boxing:
Greenfield02Thu May 30, 2024, 1:36 AM UTC
Honestly I think that would probably be a good thing for boxing if they all got together and put the best match ups. And I also think ESPN might not be out of the boxing biz, just not with Top Rank, I can see someone with a better stable like PBC swooping in, even if it means ESPN doing more ppv.
DClefthookThu May 30, 2024, 12:51 AM UTC
Yea and that's pretty sad to say if you're an American boxing fan. HBO, Show and now Espn. I keep telling everyone that if boxing is going to make it then TR PBC and GB have to link up on the same network real soon. If not it's over and we will probably be watching our sport transition over to the Arabian desert. GAWD help us!!!