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Zeeshan Khan, Jack Daniel, Callum Simpson, Ellis Ward, Jake Goodwin, Guy Kitching have all been signed on managerial deals, while Will Harrison and Kira Carter join on advisory deals.

It sees the eight highly-rated fighters working under the tutelage of world-title winning trainer Sean O’Hagan, along with Wayne Woods.

Zeeshan Khan (9-0, 2 KOs) is a super-featherweight from Bradford, who won the Central Area title last November thanks to a ninth round stoppage win against Artif Ali.

Jack Daniel (7-0, 2 KOs) has looked extremely impressive in his career so far, and in his last fight earned a victory over former English champion Sean Davis.

Callum Simpson (3-0, 1 KO) is a light-heavyweight fighting out of Barnsley, and in his last outing picked up a first round knockout win over Richard Harrison.

Along with those already-established professionals, talented quartet Ellis Ward, Jake Goodwin, Guy Kitching, Will Harrison and Kira Carter are all set to turn professional after achieving plenty of success as amateurs, and the group are already being touted for big things.

MTK Global Promoter Lee Eaton said: “We’re delighted to begin the process of establishing MTK Leeds by signing up these eight talented fighters from around Yorkshire.

“Each of them brings plenty of skill and flair to the table, and we’re excited to see what they can all achieve in their careers.”

World-title winning trainer Sean O’Hagan added: “I’m proud to get these eight fighters signed up so quickly after teaming up with MTK Global.

“Leeds is full of boxers just ready and waiting to take their chance, and I’m confident that this is the first step in making the area a hotbed for boxing.”

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About MTK Global

MTK Global is the world’s foremost fighter management company. Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, it was founded in September 2012 by two-time European boxing champion, Matthew Macklin.

MTK Global delivers a wide range of support and services to more than 300 fighters including athlete management, events and promotions, PR and sponsorships, legal and media consultation.

It has firmly established its presence in over 25 locations worldwide: Alberta; Canada; Costa Blanca, Fuerteventura, Tenerife and Costa Brava, Spain; London, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Scotland, Lake District, Leeds, Worcestershire; United Kingdom; Marseille, France; Johannesburg, South Africa; Sta. Catarina, Brasil; Sydney, Australia; Almaty, Kazakhstan; Tucson, Miami, USA; Osaka, Japan; Munich, Germany; Aarhus, Denmark; Latvia, and Dubai, UAE.

I’ve known Will Harrison since he started, he’s from my gym but I’m surprised at this.

Surprised at a couple of them to be honest , very young & inexperienced to be turning over , Jake Goodwin has served his apprenticeship with 50 + bouts .

Thought Connor Loftus would be one of the names. He left the GB squad about a year ago and has been training in a pro gym but still bizzarely no pro debut (same with Jordan Reynolds and Thomas Hodgson)

Floyd the snake wrote: ↑14 Dec 2020, 14:03 Surprised at a couple of them to be honest , very young & inexperienced to be turning over , Jake Goodwin has served his apprenticeship with 50 + bouts .

Will is very dedicated but around regional belt level, you’ve probably seen him for Jorvik.

Stanny Onis wrote: ↑14 Dec 2020, 15:57 Thought Connor Loftus would be one of the names. He left the GB squad about a year ago and has been training in a pro gym but still bizzarely no pro debut (same with Jordan Reynolds and Thomas Hodgson)

Connor is streets ahead of these guys.

Saw Jack Daniel sparring in my gym around 2011 as a teenager (can't remember if he trained there more regularly). Top amateur talent as a junior, beautiful footwork, not much pop. Think he won Junior ABAs and lost to Reece Bellotti in the seniors. Surprised he's had so few fights but lack of power is probably going to be an issue in the pros.

Stanny Onis wrote: ↑14 Dec 2020, 15:57 Thought Connor Loftus would be one of the names. He left the GB squad about a year ago and has been training in a pro gym but still bizzarely no pro debut (same with Jordan Reynolds and Thomas Hodgson)

There’s been no small hall shows. Most of these lads would have been out by now.

do fwank or ed not want to pick him up

he has the am/wsb background of a guy who could get on shows bigger than small hall

put him on warrington shows

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑14 Dec 2020, 20:32 do fwank or ed not want to pick him up

he has the am/wsb background of a guy who could get on shows bigger than small hall

put him on warrington shows

Don’t know what he’s up to. Bateson normally brings most through there. Can’t see Fwank doing it now he’s lost Josh.

Seen Will Harrison on a couple of shows ,surprising one is Guy Kitching saw him on one of Henry's shows & looked pretty raw to be honest .