Golden Boy Promotions have a plethora of proficient fighters all through the varied divisions however have been considerably gentle within the heavier divisions away from the unified cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Oscar De La Hoya has now introduced Golden Boy have made a splash within the ‘blue chip’ division with the signing of undefeated heavyweight prospect Federico Pacheco Jr (7-0, 5 KOs).
Golden Boy Promotions Strengthen Their Roster with High Expertise
Federico Pacheco Jr Joins Golden Boy Promotions
Pacheco Jr. fought twice in 2024, successful each fights, together with a stoppage win final time in opposition to Michael Coronado. This is an intriguing transfer into the heavyweight division – and one which has De La Hoya excited: “The heavyweight division hasn’t been this sizzling in many years.”
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“Signing with Golden Boy Promotions is a dream come true,” stated Pacheco. “Working with Oscar De La Hoya and his staff is an unbelievable alternative, and I do know I’m in the suitable place to develop as a fighter. With their steerage, I’m assured I can attain my full potential and sooner or later change into the heavyweight champion of the world.”
Pacheco has sparred with the likes of Zhilei Zhang and Frank Sanchez and proven his spectacular accuracy and energy since turning skilled in 2022.
Golden Boy Announce Additional Recruits
Pacheco wasn’t the one new recruit for Golden Boy because the promotional powerhouse introduced the signing of three different fighters, with cruiserweight prospect Tristan “Candy T” Kalkreuth (14-1, 10 KOs) agreeing to a brand new multiyear contract.
Robin Safar (17-0, 12 KOs), the undefeated cruiserweight fighter has additionally joined Golden Boy and mirrored on the deal: After my dominant victory over Sergey Kovalev, each prime promotional firm got here knocking with gives. I took my time, weighed my choices fastidiously, and it turned clear—Golden Boy Promotions was the plain alternative,” stated Safar.
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2024 Olympian Joshua “Good” Edwards has additionally revealed he’ll flip skilled below the Golden Boy banner: “I’ve been boxing all of my life, and to have the ability to get up to now is a blessing,” stated Edwards. “I need to thank Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy for believing in me and my expertise. I am proud to signify Southside Houston in my journey to change into a heavyweight world champion sooner or later.”
Reflecting on all of the new recruits, Golden Boy Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya stated: “Each single one in all these prospects has the potential to change into a world champion within the heavier divisions. No one builds champions higher than Golden Boy, and I’m extraordinarily excited to get into the combination of the heavyweight division.”
