Mike Altamura signs 246-14 gold medalist Daniyar Yeleussinov
Posted: 12 Jan 2017, 20:19
Mike Altamura and his newly formed Australian based MJA Entertainment have signed 2016 Gold Medalist Daniyar Yeleussinov of Kazakhstan.
Yeleussinov, a 25-year old southpaw welterweight, boasts a record of 246-14 in the amateurs.
“I am very excited because I want to be not only a renowned boxer in China or Asia, but a worldwide sporting star.” Yeleussinov said of the signing.
“I am motivated because turning professional is advancing to the next level. I love boxing and I want to become a world champion and be remembered as a legend.”
MJA head Mike Altamura indicated his desire to move Yeleussinov quickly, and to have him turn pro as early as May in China.
“I see him fighting for a regional belt by his second or third fight and contesting for a world title within two years.” Altamura said.
“You don’t need to protect or go to soft with guys who have this kind of elite talent."
http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/olympic ... mja-389097
Yeleussinov, a 25-year old southpaw welterweight, boasts a record of 246-14 in the amateurs.
“I am very excited because I want to be not only a renowned boxer in China or Asia, but a worldwide sporting star.” Yeleussinov said of the signing.
“I am motivated because turning professional is advancing to the next level. I love boxing and I want to become a world champion and be remembered as a legend.”
MJA head Mike Altamura indicated his desire to move Yeleussinov quickly, and to have him turn pro as early as May in China.
“I see him fighting for a regional belt by his second or third fight and contesting for a world title within two years.” Altamura said.
“You don’t need to protect or go to soft with guys who have this kind of elite talent."
http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/olympic ... mja-389097