Oct 29, 20243 min read

Queensberry Re-signings Cap Huge Year For Promotion

10/29/2024

The strongest international stable in boxing shows no signs of slowing down.

Queensberry Promotions has capped an impressive year of high-profile signings and re-signings, solidifying its position as a powerhouse in the boxing world. Frank Warren, the legendary promoter behind Queensberry, recently announced that the company has extended promotional agreements with a substantial core of its most promising and accomplished fighters, committing them to multi-year, multi-fight deals. This wave of re-signings not only demonstrates Warren’s commitment to his fighters but also reflects the mutual trust and loyalty within the team.

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Among those re-signing is WBA Featherweight Champion Nick Ball, who extended his contract following his title defense against Ronny Rios in Liverpool on October 5. Anthony Cacace, the IBF Super Featherweight Champion, also committed his future to Queensberry after overcoming Josh Warrington in a recent bout at Wembley Stadium.

In the middleweight division, WBO mandatory Hamzah Sheeraz—a fighter with an impressive 15-fight stoppage streak—has also signed a long-term extension. The Queensberry title contender added the European title to his resume with a decisive victory over Tyler Denny at Wembley.

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Rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma has also committed to Queensberry’s ranks. An amateur world champion, Itauma has become a fan favorite since turning pro last year, quickly amassing a 10-0 record. Itauma’s next bout is set for the high-profile Usyk vs. Fury 2 undercard, where he will face off against Demsey McKean.

Liam Davies, a top super bantamweight contender, added his name to the list of re-signed fighters just ahead of his upcoming title defense against Shabaz Masoud in Birmingham on November 2. Davies has previously claimed the British, European, WBC, and WBO International titles, and is one of the fighters vying for a shot at undisputed champion Naoya Inoue.

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Another standout to extend his contract is Sam Noakes, the British, Commonwealth, and European lightweight champion. Noakes has an undefeated professional record of 15-0, with 14 of his wins coming by stoppage, underscoring his punching power and skill.

Reflecting on the re-signings, Warren expressed his pride and excitement: “I am thrilled to secure the futures of eight such richly talented fighters. We have worked with nearly all of them right from the beginning or very early in their careers, and the faith we have shown in each other has been rewarded by them realizing their potential and justifying the belief we had in them.”

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The re-signings come amid a year marked by major signings for Warren and Queensberry. Earlier this month, Warren announced the signing of former two-time world champion Lawrence Okolie. Known as “The Sauce,” the 31-year-old British star joined Queensberry as he transitioned to the heavyweight division, relinquishing the WBC world bridgerweight title he claimed with a first-round stoppage of Lucas Rozanski in May. Okolie previously held the WBO world cruiserweight title from 2020 and defended it three times before his move to heavyweight.

Okolie spoke enthusiastically about the switch to Queensberry, calling it “the place to be” for British heavyweights. “If you are a heavyweight in Britain or the world, it is the Warrens. They’ve got the best up-and-coming heavyweights, the best current heavyweights, and the best who are on their way out,” he said.

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Earlier in the year, Queensberry also secured the signature of former undisputed light-welterweight champion Chantelle Cameron. The 32-year-old British fighter joined Queensberry after her split with Matchroom Boxing and a change in trainers earlier this year. Cameron’s accomplishments include a unified division title against Jessica McCaskill in 2022 and a two-fight rivalry with Katie Taylor in 2023, marking her as one of the sport’s elite fighters.

As Warren summed up, “There are more world champions to come from this group, who are all set for further exciting developments in the coming months.” With this impressive roster and an unwavering commitment to developing top talent, Queensberry Promotions continues to solidify its status as one of boxing’s premier promotional organizations.

Other notable signings have included junior welterweight contender Brandun Lee and American amateur standout Nathan Lugo, adding further depth to the Queensberry roster, which also includes top names like Tyson Fury, Daniel Dubois, Joseph Parker, Zhilei Zhang, Fabio Wardley, Jadier Herrera, Denys Berinchyk and Dennis McCann.